Need some advice please

[theartofwar]

So I've had my 12 concussion today , 2 in the last 6 days . I am very wobbly and in IMMENSE pain. I had a shot of fentanyl in the hospital - this is why I am making the thread. I've never had such pain in my life. I have a RX but I am not filling it - I actually gave it away to my mum , and she has left for awhile (things are very strained w/my dad ).

Look I have developed dedication and self control - I have to for my lifting = but this shot , while the pain is SO much better now , it's almost non existant (and the doc said it will last for a long time as far as shots go), I'm terified of the fact that I have used an opiate though. I feel horribly guilty but I cannot tell you how bad this pain is. I just got a new job , I NEED to be there. It's bad enought i got no sleep!! Am I just freaking out ?? Is this healthy fear ?? Things have been rough recently so I want to be very safe -- I am an open book this.

 

[Lolie]

Yes you are freaking out. While some caution is justified, you need to be rational about pain relief too.

As your concussion will need monitoring anyway, perhaps you'd feel more secure having a doctor monitor your pain control too - maybe giving you shots with a script for a non-narcotic breakthrough med, although I think even that is overly cautious at this point.

 

[Roger&Me]

Taking prescribed pain medication for a concussion is no big deal, at all. Just relax and focus on healing, take the pain meds if and when you feel they are necessary for your pain and stop taking them when your pain becomes manageable. That's a normal and healthy relationship with the drug, and shouldn't be a concern. Maintain honest communication with your mom and your doctor, and there shouldn't be a problem-- especially considering the script was for an acute incident and isn't ongoing.

Also: be very careful with your head in the future. Previous concussions are a risk factor for traumatic brain injury, so keep your head safe.

 

[theartofwar]

Taking prescribed pain medication for a concussion is no big deal, at all. Just relax and focus on healing, take the pain meds if and when you feel they are necessary for your pain and stop taking them when your pain becomes manageable. That's a normal and healthy relationship with the drug, and shouldn't be a concern. Maintain honest communication with your mom and your doctor, and there shouldn't be a problem-- especially considering the script was for an acute incident and isn't ongoing.

Also: be very careful with your head in the future. Previous concussions are a risk factor for traumatic brain injury, so keep your head safe.

See as a recovering opiate addict bro - I know if a script is aroud I will abuse it. Just dont trust myself yet and not willing to risk it.

As for concissions I boxed for years and was starting cage fighting - i got my 9th concussion and had to quit. Sadly I am now extremely prone and I have to be much much more careful.

 

[Legerity]

You're doing what you have to do. It sounds like you are taking necessary precautions so don't be too hard on yourself....you had a perfectly valid reason to take it.

 

[unsettled]

If the pain is bad enough I'd take the meds, I know that some people with opiate addiction issues in the past will refuse opiates when they could really be helpful, I think this is admirable. However I would make sure that your pain is being treated because pain or anxiety that isn't managed properly can turn life upside down and I don't think it's worth it. Maybe you can find another kind of pain medication that's not an opiate that will work. Or maybe you can just deal with it naturally? I believe only you will be able to find the right solution here.

Hope you find something that works.