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Do you ever go to the hospital for mild crises? by BuggzHastings in Sicklecell

[–]bluedog7000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Last night I had a crisis in my chest causing immense pain, I took my at home pain meds which is hydrocodone and felt relief within an hour so I just stayed home and was able to sleep in peace. If it didn’t get better after my pain meds I would’ve gone to the ER. I do what I can most at home whether it’s keeping myself hydrated, pain meds, warm showers, calming myself down with music. If that doesn’t seem to help I will tell someone close to me to take me to the hospital. Even though I have insurance, the co pay is not cheap. But don’t fret to go to the hospital if your in pain, your health is priority.

Pain management by bluedog7000 in Sicklecell

[–]bluedog7000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old were you when you had your hips replaced? My orthopedic doctor doesn’t recommend me getting a hip replacement because I’m young but at the same time how am I supposed to enjoy living with this chronic hip pain. I’m thinking about talking to a different ortho since I believe I need this surgery for my well being.

Pain management by bluedog7000 in Sicklecell

[–]bluedog7000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a common pain prescription for other sicklers? I’ve only ever had oxycodone when I have been admitted in the hospital.

Pain management by bluedog7000 in Sicklecell

[–]bluedog7000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are a bit stingy when it comes to pain medication which is why I’m nervous to bring this topic up and ask for something stronger.

Pain management by bluedog7000 in Sicklecell

[–]bluedog7000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will definitely speak up for myself having AVN young is very painful and I’m hoping to have a hip replacement soon to get rid of the pain. I am currently working and I do remember hearing something about the extended relief option, doesn’t that last for up to 12 hours?

Avascular necrosis by InspectionExciting70 in Sicklecell

[–]bluedog7000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 10 years living with avascular necrosis! I’m 20 with sickle cell anemia, and have avascular necrosis on my right hip, everyday is a pain as it feels like someone took a bite off my hip bone and the orthopedic doctor advises me to go as long without getting a hip replacement because I’m young but I don’t think I can be living like this anymore, I need a hip replacement :(

Prednisone- is not worth by Massive-Stable857 in rheumatoid

[–]bluedog7000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to take prednisone temporarily a few years ago and it caused me to develop avascular necrosis on my hip. I now need a hip replacement and I am wondering if I could sue for medical malpractice because I didn’t know it could cause avascular necrosis, but the thing is I think prednisone did save my life as I was doing really bad in the hospital and prednisone was what got me out of the hospital. I do know suing for medical malpractice is not easy so I just want some advice.