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Pain Medication at Home—Top Do’s and Don’ts
Here is a brief list of Do's and Don'ts, which apply to you no matter which medicines you are taking for pain. DO'S Know the name, dosage and side effects, if any, of your medications. Have a responsible member of your family learn the timing of your medications and the way you take them. Follow the instructions on the label carefully. Many medicines for pain are ordered "PRN"; this means you take them "as needed"; take these medications BEFORE your...Read the rest of this article »
Pain Medication at Home—The Steps of Giving an Injection
Many medications come prepackaged, like Tubexes®. All you need to do is insert the cartridge into the holder and you are ready to inject. Other medications will need to be drawn from a vial. Here's how: 1. Check the label and calculate the dosage. 2. Swab the top of the vial with an alcohol wipe. 3. Pull the cover off the needle. Fill the syringe with air in the exact amount of the fluid you will withdraw from the vial....Read the rest of this article »
Pain Medication at Home—Side Effects from Pain Medication
Constipation Pain medications containing narcotics usually affect the digestive system. But there are ways of dealing with the side effects, and they shouldn't prevent you from using a drug which successfully relieves pain. Constipation is a common problem. Stool softeners, laxatives, or enemas may be needed daily for as long as you receive the narcotic. Bulk laxatives (such as Metamucil®) are one type to avoid when taking narcotics; they may cause severe constipation rather than relieve it. Treating constipation should...Read the rest of this article »
Pain Medication at Home—Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections
Intramuscular Sites There are three common places for intramuscular injections. Here is how to locate them: 1. Upper outer portion of the buttocks. Divide one cheek of the buttocks with two imaginary lines into four sections, or quadrants. Choose the upper-outer quadrant for the shot, but avoid injecting near the major nerve and artery shown in the diagram. 2. The thigh. Choose a point on the outer surface, midway between the hip and knee. Check the diagram to see where...Read the rest of this article »
Pain Medication at Home—Controlling Pain
Telling your doctor that the pain medication "doesn't work" is the first step in taking control; but giving the doctor some specific details will help in finding a solution. The more information you can give your doctor, the better. Try asking yourself these questions: What does the pain feel like? Is it sharp, dull, intermittent, stabbing? Where is the pain? What makes the pain go away? Changing positions? A different activity? Medication? A back rub? A hot bath? How long...Read the rest of this article »
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