In pain and pregnant

[tellybeth]

Hello...I have suffered chronic right hip/buttocks/leg pain for at least 10 months.  It has become severe over the previous 5 months.  I have seen orthopedic surgeons, neurologist and gyno.  I have finally been told that my appendix is twisted behind my colon and was prepared for surgery.  As I went for surgery hoping for some relief finally, I was told that I am 6 weeks pregnant.  My doctor thinks I should just take pain med and continue with the pregnancy.  I have had 3 MRI's and one CT scan within the past 5 weeks and am 6 weeks pregnant.  I have been taking amitryptolin, hydrocodone and demerol.  I am taking nothing now and am suffering a great deal.  Work has become impossible and my husband has had to practically take over at home.  I really just want to know what the chances are that all that I have been through has hurt the baby, what possible effect is there from taking doctor given prescription medicine and what is the likelihood that the pain and stress will hurt me and the baby in the long run.  We want this baby and I am almost 30 and have no other children.  I am just suffering so much and do not know what to do.  Any help/advice would be appreciated.  I am so confused and miserable at this point and want my pregnancy to be a happy one.
Thanks
Tellybeth

[sunshien]

I am 20 weeks and I have severe right hip pain and my ob/gyn put me on demerol. I am hurting so bad. I cried and prayed before taking this med. Because I didin't want anyhting to happen to the baby. I was reading that the baby must go through a detoxic is this safe. I'm hurting and confused. Some one please help me.

[tellybeth]

I too have been taking Lortab(hydrocodone) for my pain and it has been the most effective against the pain.  I since have gotten rid of these due to the fear.  My doctor has said that I should replace with the Mepergane(demerol/phenegan mix).  I take this and it knocks me out!  I cannot work and function.  I since have been pulled out of work on bed rest until I can find some way of getting relief.  I am a first-year teacher and have placed more stress on myself with worry of how this must look! I am an emotional and physical wreck at this point.  I too did not think that I would get pregnant as fast as I did.  I was told that I could not get pregnant due to severe endometriosis.  I was going into surgery a week and a half ago to remove this as well as the appendix pushing on my nerves in my leg. I came off the pill 3 months ago and was planning to get pregnant AFTER my problems were solved.  Life had anohter plan for both of us I guess.  It seems unfair to go into a pregnancy with so many worries and stresses.  Pregnancy has enough of its own worries and stresses.  I want the baby, I also want to not suffer for the next 7-7 1/2 months.  I am going nuts!!!
I will definitely ask about Esgic today at my NEW ob/gyn.
Keep me posted on your pregancy. Thanks for the support.
Telly

[tellybeth]

I want to say thanks to all of you who offered your advice and concern.  I went to the doctor again on Friday and he said that I will have to go on bed rest for the remaining 7 months and will have to continue taking Demerol for the pain to keep my stress down.  He also said that I will have to put my baby through detox upon arival!  This sounds unreal to me!  I never dreamed of this happening to me.  Since my last post my pain has gotten worse and now, I refuse to take the pain meds and am suffering so much.  I am beginning to wonder about how long I will be able to keep this up!  I go to a new ob/gyn today with hopes of better news.
I will let you know
thanks for the support
tellybeth

[LeoCatGirl]

I can relate to your problem..i was in a car accident about 5 years ago i take Esgic and loratbs low doses for pain ..i aslo take xnax for anxiety...i am also 6 weeks pregnat i didn't know i was..i had a iud taken out and didn't think it would happen that fast although we where planning to have a child...i was scared of all my meds...doc is tapering me off xnax... beacause of the benzo in it, but says the Esgic or the loratab wouldnot hurt the baby..i just have to tapper off before or do not take on a reg basis before the last few months so the baby will not get use to them..i am taking mostley Esgic...it is tylenol, caffine, butuial a lite muslce relaxer they also prescibe it for migrines for pregnat women...anyway ask your doc about that  esgic see if you can get comftable (I can Relate to your worries)i'm worried about my litle angle growing inside me!!!
good luck to you..hope you can get feeling better
Paulina/Leocatgirl

[dandeelyon]

There are pain meds you can take while pregnant.  They will probably taper you off towards the delivery time so the baby won't come out with addiction issues.  With all of my pregnancies, I have suffered horrible migraines and cluster headaches.  They have let me take oxycodone, tylenol3 and fioricet.  A friend of mine was burned in a greese accident when she was 4 months pregnant, she was given pain meds then as well.  She ended up with a skin graft after the baby was born.  Definately speak to your dr. about pain releif.  The stress of severe pain can be harmful to the baby (ie, high blood pressure).  Ultimately, you need to do what you feel is best as far as not taking or taking medications.  I don't want to force you one way or the other.  I just wanted to let you know that there are drugs out there that can help with the pain.

Good luck.  I really hope the next several months goes very well for you.

[JoAnnaRF]

WOW!! That sounds rough. But you are doing what the doc tells you. And I know you are worried that the meds you were taking previous to finding out you were pregnant may have done some damage, but I think you will be fine. Have you had an U/S yet? That should offer you some reassurance that all is well. When we are pregnant, our bodies kick in to do EVERYTHING to protect the little one. The best thing you can do is try to relax and not worry. The stress and worry can take it's toll on your already weak body. I am just so sorry that you are having to deal with so much pain in order to carry this baby. The things we go through in order to take care of our babies! Lean on your husband and LET HIM do the work. I know it's hard, but it will be worth it and he will be happy to do his part. That's what Dad's do! LOL
Wish I could be of more help. Coming here and sharing your fears and frustrations can also help, so keep posting and we'll try to be here for ya.
--J

[corykis okay]

Im sorry your feeling all this pain, Well you had treatments done prior to your knowledge of being pregnant Now that you know carry on from there. Make sure your doctor knows you are pregnant and follow his advice, try to find "natural" measures for comfort, a warm bath, massage,