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Muttly
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Thank you all for your replies. My brain is being dumb. I feel like I can't ask for pain meds. That I will be too needy or come across as med seeking if I do.
Great tips about the anesthesiologist. I will definitely talk to them. I also need to tell them I get super nauseous after anesthesia
Actually I had forgotten. So that's a good reminder. Thanks.
The other issue is I can't take the narcotics while I'm at work. So, I'd have to get through the work day with just tylenol
Yes. This. My family's problems were always more important or worse than mine. I was also told, at times, that I was faking or attention seeking or a hypochondriac. So I've felt that I have to be strong, brave, not complain, etc
Ugh. Yes, I've been avoiding that.
hmm.. my first response is, "We are so short staffed right now. They need me." Also money is a thing.
Great tips about the anesthesiologist. I will definitely talk to them. I also need to tell them I get super nauseous after anesthesia
The have narcotics without antiinflammatory additions.
Actually I had forgotten. So that's a good reminder. Thanks.
The other issue is I can't take the narcotics while I'm at work. So, I'd have to get through the work day with just tylenol
f I understand correctly, you grew up being taught that you and your needs aren't as important and those of other people. Understandable that this is a big deal. It's also a chance to practice a different approach.
Yes. This. My family's problems were always more important or worse than mine. I was also told, at times, that I was faking or attention seeking or a hypochondriac. So I've felt that I have to be strong, brave, not complain, etc
. Be sure you TELL people who you'll need help with. (I tend to avoid that....
Ugh. Yes, I've been avoiding that.
If you CAN, maybe you should slow down to match the pain level. I know not working isn't always an option but you don't have a moral obligation to work through the pain. Really you don't.
hmm.. my first response is, "We are so short staffed right now. They need me." Also money is a thing.