I’m lying here at 3 am. Post surgical getting my second osteomy bag but trying to save my j-pouch. Initially presented to hospital with severe obstruction. This pump doesn’t provided relief and neither did the first one 2 years ago. Feel like I’m dying!
I am sorry you are having so much pain. There are a couple reasons this could be happening. 1. You do not respond well to the medication in your PCA (you could ask if they could change from likely dilaudid to morphine if that has worked in the past), 2. you are on pain meds long term or have tolerance and the dose isn't high enough to compensate for that (can be changed), 3. you aren't hitting the button frequently enough to get the overall pain control you need, 4. They need to add non-opioid adjuncts to help control your pain.
your explanation on PCA made me understand the benefits and persistent use of it in hospital setting. thank you!
Thanks so much, very nice and clear explanation on PCA
Thank you
Thank you. It helpful
I’m lying here at 3 am. Post surgical getting my second osteomy bag but trying to save my j-pouch. Initially presented to hospital with severe obstruction. This pump doesn’t provided relief and neither did the first one 2 years ago. Feel like I’m dying!
I am sorry you are having so much pain. There are a couple reasons this could be happening. 1. You do not respond well to the medication in your PCA (you could ask if they could change from likely dilaudid to morphine if that has worked in the past), 2. you are on pain meds long term or have tolerance and the dose isn't high enough to compensate for that (can be changed), 3. you aren't hitting the button frequently enough to get the overall pain control you need, 4. They need to add non-opioid adjuncts to help control your pain.