kendraerika needs support

[Kendraerika]

hey all. So update. I have been going to physical therapy twice a week. If you remember, I was pit on tylenol 3 after my fall, and couldn't keep them down. I went in asking for non narcotic meds to help the inflamation and after consulting an ob, they said lortab. I cried. I finally got to see my own Dr, and she also agreed. I don't understand why some Dr's say ibuprofen is OK and some say no. Anyways, after work the next day, Christmas Eve, I could hardly walk, it was like there was a stick up my***.  I took the lortab and hated it. I was taking 3 5mg a day but cut down to 2 and some days only 1 after a couple days when the pain went down. I have physical therapy in an hour and work on sat. I'm going to start tomorrow trying to go completely without. I will still have pills left. I am scared of what this could be doing to my baby. Will I go through wd?  It's been 2 weeks since I was out on the original t3. If so should I taper? I don't want to lose this baby, I'm 18 weeks. I find out what I'm having in a week and I'm scared. What if something is wrong bc if these pills? I love my baby so much and if I have to be in pain for him I would. How much pain can I take? How much pain before it starts stressing baby? I'm very lost and confused. I'm stuck between medical/physical issues, and wanting to do right by my child. One thing tho, my job,  it can go if necessary..I van also see if I can be allowed to sit during slow times, this may help.my pregnancy was unplanned and we used protection, and I'm most likely having a boy when I only wanted girls, but despite all that, I love my son with all my heart and want him to have all the opportunities in the world.

[dominosarah]

Thanks Ashelen!  You girls are a life saver!

[Ashelen]

Hey sweetie sorry I was at the OB's myself getting a check-up!

Well I don't think the pills are causing damage. when taken as directed, they're pretty darn safe as far as baby's development goes.

But as far as withdrawal goes....how frequently were you taking them, and how long were you taking them on a daily basis? It really depends on the person. I know after I left pain management I didn't touch a pill for months until I had to take them for my wisdom teeth..I was on them for the better part of a month and when I stopped again I had no withdrawals. But again again I've been on and off them in the past for kidney stones and felt withdrawal after a week...so it's hard to say.

Why don't you see your OB and discuss these fears with him? he's the one who can best reassure you as to your options and help you make the best decision on how to handle everything from here. you should NOT be making pain management or medication choices by yourself...this should be done with the help of your medical team. whether to continue, taper, or stop the medicine..it should be a joint decision for both you and the baby's sake.

I really advise getting in to see your OB ASAP and not doing anything drastic until you've spoken and gotten a good plan.

[vicki595]

Kendra- I feel bad for you and I'd like to help...

I sent Ashelen a msg when you first posted...

[Kendraerika]

I feel alone.