So I got my IV out today, though my epidural is still in. The pain meds are making super duper ichy. I've scratched myself raw in some places. I am so
groggy and tired that I can barely keep my eyes open to read, watch tv or even type this, ugh. If only I could sleep. My pain is managable at the moment.
Anyone get itchy from narcotics?what do you do for it?
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~*Lacey*~ & Moose- the grumpy old man..... Bella- the princess and Gretchen-aka- Gretch the wretch
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Posts: 8514 11/11/09 4:41 PM Moderator/Rescue |
Have they told you how long you'll have the epidural?
Morphine makes me itchy. I had a morphine epidural or IV for 24 hours after a C-section and I remember itching like crazy, although they had added something it to try to minimize the itching. I remember wondering why anyone would deliberately take something (for recreation) that makes you want to scratch your skin off. The good news is that the itching disappeared almost immediately when they unhooked me.     
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They can give you drugs for itching or they can change the pain medication.
If you are willing to put up with the itching they can give you Benadryl (makes you sleepy, which might be good thing for you), Atarax ( same side effect). There are others but these are commonly used for itching (pruritis). Let your caregivers know you need something for the itch and you might get lucky....stop the itch and gets some sleep too! Glad to hear you are doing well. Hang in there.....{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}
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{{{{{{ Lacey }}}}}}}
We're all thinking about you and sending mega vibes your way!
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LaceyNoel |
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Posts: 209 11/11/09 4:53 PM |
carolyn they wil take me off the epidural tomorrow then go home friday probably. They've been giving me benedryl for the itching, it helps a little. I just
wish i could function with out passing out every couple of minutes!
~*Lacey*~ & Moose- the grumpy old man..... Bella- the princess and Gretchen-aka- Gretch the wretch
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Posts: 11217 11/11/09 5:26 PM Senior Member
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I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER!!!!!!
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Posts: 2672 11/11/09 5:49 PM |
YES, oh my God, when I had my thyroidectomy I was out of my MIND with itching. Not only did the morphine make me itch, but they had those compression sleeves
on my legs, and halfway through the night my razor stubble started growing in, and the sleeves compressing and decompressing . . . oh Lord, it makes me feel
desperate just to remember it! Mr. SN stayed up all night with me and he would take one leg thing off at a time and scratch my leg for me and although there
may be times, as in any marriage, when I really really want to murder him, the memory of him scratching my legs will keep me from ever doing it! LOL.
They did put a bunch of stuff in my IV that was supposed to stop the itching, but nothing ever really did. God what a memory. I never itched so much in my life. I hope you stop itching sooner than I did! At any rate you have my complete sympathy.  
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Posts: 919 11/11/09 6:40 PM |
Sending you itch free, groggy-free, solid resting vibes....
When I've been where you are, I usually descend into sleep, chanting in my head, "Nothing lasts forever, nothing lasts forever...." It sort of helps... |
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Posts: 3474 11/11/09 7:40 PM |
They often put Duramorph (a long acting morphine) in epidurals and spinals and it is more common to itch than not. As you've probably discovered,
scratching doesn't help. We give benedryl for the itching which helps some.
Nancy, Cedric, Diggory, and Lola
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Posts: 2154 11/11/09 8:24 PM |
More healing to you....you need it!!
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Posts: 4055 11/11/09 8:29 PM Pet Sitter |
{{{{{{}}}}} continued healing..
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Posts: 4301 11/11/09 8:51 PM |
Sending best healing vibes and wishes for {{{{{itchies begone!}}}}}
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Posts: 8514 11/11/09 9:21 PM Moderator/Rescue |
I found the itch to be particularly bad under anything that fitted tightly--SN's compression cuffs, any tape or bandages. . .
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((((((Lacey))))))) Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I had an epidural for my C-section, followed by a morphine drip the first 24-hours. I remember the nurse saying that morphine makes some people itchy. I told her that I wasn't bothered by it at all, as I reached up and scratched my nose, then again, then again....
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Posts: 209 11/12/09 4:27 PM |
Well I got the epidural out today and yes almost right away the itching slowed. I am not on percocet by mouth. I'm not nearly as groggy jus would like to
take a nice long nap. The only down side is that now the pain relief isn't constant and has to be stayed on top of. Jeremy said the dogs are quite upset. G
and B both had accidents in the bedroom. Moose has been sad just laying around sighing. So I need to get home for the pups sake. But for now I'll take it
slow, real slow cause I can't move much faster. Oh and thanfully I can eat now but the hospital food is horrible!!!
~*Lacey*~ & Moose- the grumpy old man..... Bella- the princess and Gretchen-aka- Gretch the wretch
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Are you still in the hospital --- when are you out? (I hope you are out soon but not too soon so you get the rest you need.)
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LaceyNoel |
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Posts: 209 11/12/09 9:48 PM |
yes I am still in the hospital. Hopefully I'll be getting out tomorrow (friday). It can be hard to get in and out of bed and I was getting back in a few
minutes ago and moved just wrong and my incision felt like white hot metal tearing me up. I had already had my percoset so they couldn't give me any more
of that but they did give me morphine...ooook works for me. J just told me to hurry up and finish this post before I get all stupid from the morphine. Thanks
for all the vibes and well wishes everyone!!!!
~*Lacey*~ & Moose- the grumpy old man..... Bella- the princess and Gretchen-aka- Gretch the wretch
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Posts: 5079 11/13/09 6:39 AM Senior Member
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I hope they let you go home today but please take it easy when you get there. Fast healing vibes coming your way.
Carol
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Posts: 568 11/13/09 7:10 AM |
Feel better soon wishes to you!
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Posts: 3020 11/13/09 7:22 AM |
Stay in the hospital as long as you can! The dogs will wait. Take it as easy as humanly possible!
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - attributed to Plato out of
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Sustainability comes from small gestures, don't let your comfort become waste. - Wisdom from a Brazilian movie theater.  Mauricio and Koumakpai on the warm fish tank.
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LaceyNoel |
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Posts: 209 11/13/09 4:18 PM |
YAY I'm finally home! It was so good to see the dogs, I was most worried about Gretchen jumping on me but she was super good, she came in sat right next to
me and gave me very gentle kisses. She kinda sniffed where my incision is and whined
 they've all been very very good, Moose has been sleeping on the
couch with me since I got home. So now it's just taking it easy and healing. Thanks for all the vibes and well wishes everyone!
~*Lacey*~ & Moose- the grumpy old man..... Bella- the princess and Gretchen-aka- Gretch the wretch
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