Posted on 08/27/2019 7:36:35 AM PDT by BenLurkin
I guess! It’s hard to say as some women have an epidural during childbirth that blunts the pain. A friend told me she was in the hospital to have her second child and heard another woman absolutely SCREAMING in another room.
I would expect screaming!!
Again, without getting to into medical things, it seems like something that would be impossible.
I didn’t believe it until I was a teen.
I would need an epidural and 3 oxycodones and 3 xanax and a bottle of jack daniels and...
And...A complete lobotomy? I think I would.
I don’t know about that, but there was a study once that said redheads were more sensitive to tactile stimulation, pain or otherwise, than non-redheads. As a redhead myself, how could I possibly judge that? I do know, though, that when I have severe pain, I will take prescribed narcotic pain medication as a last resort, and as small a quantity as I can, to achieve relief.
Exquisite pain is a medical term. As far as knee replacements go, sometimes the postoperative pain is less than the pain was before surgery. As a rule, though, post knee replacement patients heal faster and regain function faster, if they have adequate pain medication. Not everyone is a “bite the bullet” type.
I was given opiods after total hip replacement, after a hysterectomy, and after mastectomy, 14, 8, and 5 years ago, respectively. The only bottle that doesn’t still have the full amount still in it is after hip replacement. I was required to take one before each P.T. session — to “keep ahead of the pain”. I feel pain, but it doesn’t knock me down; it’s more of an annoyance. The thought of taking those things is disturbing.
When the gout I have in one toe is at its worst it feels very like a pair of red hot pliers suddenly squeezing the toe and continuing for 8-10 hours. The pineapple and lime juices that I consume are now keeping it down to a manageable level and I have not taken a codone for a long time. I don’t throw them away, though.
lol
You just taught me something. Over 20 years associated with healthcare tech and NEVER heard the term.
thx
I think you missed my point :-) - Women and men experience A, and essentially it’s worse for women for A than men. That may be physiological or mental approach/toughness. Also even for my age I am in good muscular shape, and you recover faster/ hurt less when your body is essentially ready for trauma. Contact sports teaches you that.
But even so, why do this? My joint condition physically stopped me from doing things I want to continue doing and will be able to do post-surgery. It limited my life, and I am removing that barrier.
Got it done last Friday. Never took any narcotics; surgical bandage off; walking without even a cane, albeit carefully. Even drove my truck around the property today - gingerly. Looking forward to a fast and full recovery - before I do the other knee on 13 Dec.
FYI, my wife is really “put out” with me for doing so well, so fast. She CLEARLY doesn’t fare as well after any invasive surgery, and she was a college athlete and gave birth to our three kids.
*I* think men are built to be tougher after trauma. IMHO. Plus the mental approach to powering through.
My discharge prescription listed **FORTY** Oxycodone - not renewable. WTF? WHO needs that many narcotic pain killers????
I will have taken exactly ZERO when this is done.
My experience, however perceived, is that my pain is tolerable and rapidly diminishing. Your mileage may vary.
YW. I’m a retired nurse, and I’ve seen the term on history and physical notes, many times.
Because the lunatics are running the asylum ?
Do you think that is due to drugs, to your mind, or to healing ?
In order.
Healing.
Mind.
Drugs- distant third.
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