Narcotic Addiction And Post Operative Pain Control
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- čas přidán 28. 09. 2021
- Patients often ask if they will become addicted to narcotics when they are prescribed for post operative pain control. In this episode of Talking With Docs, the surgeons discuss the use of narcotics to manage pain in the post operative period. The risk of addiction in this setting is very low, although the risk is present. The surgeons discuss ways to minimize the chance of becoming addicted to these pain medications.
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People after surgery should not have to beg a doctor to be out of pain.
Thank you for this video. I’ve had chronic pain for at least 6 years. It is aggravating when those with legitimate chronic pain are treated like those with addiction issues. I have one or two more orthopedic surgeries and look forward to a time when I won’t need pain meds. As a side note...congratulations on how your subscribers have increased! Blessings...
I agree, some who have an addictive personality can get hooked but for those like me as a chronic pain patient it is what keeps me living a functional life
Our Ortho Docs Here in Maryland USA give enough narcs to get one to the first two week post op exam. They reassess you, and decide which narc will be best for the next two or three weeks. Tylenol is added too. You cannot get refills here in the USA a new script is necessary. Physical Therapy adds their data to the Doc's as well regarding pain and progress. Thanks guys, another timely video. Stay well!
Another great, informative video. There doc's are doing a great public service! The humor thrown in makes an often dry topic worth listening to
I have been a nurse for 48 years and still practice at the bedside on a pediatric surgery -trauma unit. You have brought up many great points such as using a multi-model approach and understanding how the meds interact for pain management. Also, every person is an individual. You also brought up the great point " post surgical pain should be temporary". Education is the key to help people recognize risks vs benefits of every decision they make concerning their health care. It is a team effort.Great video!
Great video! I can see how easy it would be for someone to become addicted. I was t-boned by a transport truck and banged up real good. After 7 days in hospital and having hydromorphin at home, when I stopped it was 4 or 5 nights of not sleeping. Then surgery to repair my shoulder from the accident, the doc gave me the script and I said I don't want it and I explained why. He said I get it but you will need it, when the nerve block comes out you will be in a lot of pain. Me thinking I know all didn't take the med before bed, and at 4am just like doc said the nerve block was no longer and I was crying like a baby in pain. My daughter asked me if I was done being silly and did I want my pain med. Answer was yes.
I had my total knee replacement 5 days ago. The doctor sent me home and I've been rehabbing at home. Let's say the exercising and stretching hasn't been pleasant but it's a necessary evil. Praise the Lord my pain is normally at 2. The therapist just keeps reminding me to stay ahead of the pain. Your videos have been so helpful leading up to my surgery. Thank you.
In my experiences of the times I have been prescribed narcotics is when the pain was bad enough for narcotics, I didn't feel high/woozy/out of it etc. But, when a dose made me feel that way, that's when I knew it was time to focus on other things like acetaminophen, ibuprofen (especially higher than OTC labelling), rest (especially rest!), physical therapy etc. Plus the recognition that "zero pain" is not necessarily the goal post surgery.
Smart, simple, helpful discussion about a difficult issue.
Thanks for your thoughts. I am having a torn rotator cuff repaired in 6 weeks and I find your videos helpful in learning about it.
Thank you for this. I didn't think about an addiction. Surgery is coming up and this was good to hear. Taking every step to have a successful surgery and recovery!! I will listen to my dr!
Thank you guys for doing videos like these. They give some great information on what ever the subject may be. I know lots of times when people go to see there Doc or specialty Docs, they get a little nervous and forget to ask some things they wanted to ask. Also some people like me forget all that was said during the appointment. So thanks for information, and what to expect with different things you may have done. I am from New Hampshire in the states, but if i was in Canada, i would seek you guys out if i needed my knees replaced. Keep up the great work.
Wish all docs were as great as you guys. Your "actual" patients have lucked out. Love your very frank approach.
After my hip surgery I was on oxy for a week or so. The worst part was the constipation these narcotics cause (even with stool softeners, prunes you name it I took it to help). I took Tylenol in between to help get off narcotics.
Excellent simple explanation
Just had my first surgery last Friday from a foot fracture and I’ve been looking for this info exactly. Thank you kindly
I've had two spine disk fusion surgeries. The first was a double and I did have to wean off the narcs after recovery. The weaning process was uncomfortable but was a better choice than the post surgery pain. The second fusion was done using "minimally invasive" techniques and the recovery was comparatively a piece of cake.
Such an important topic to discuss. Thank you doctors. 👍
Thanks for sharing the information. I feel the chronic pain patient is left in a very bad situation, with no end in sight sometimes. My spouse with chronic back pain multiple fusion and then new pain... has done the on - off method to keep dosage down. Its not a fun ride, but it seems to work for him vs the alternative of everyday pain. I hope one day the drug companies can find an alternate solution for pain sufferers. The regulations are cruel and in humane in some cases IMHO. People who are going to be addicted/dependent will just find some other way for pain relief and be addicted to street drugs, a much more dangerous proposition. I know not your guys issues- but should be addressed by the ones who make the arbitrary decisions that affect millions of people in pain.