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[kneeagony]

I've had my quadriceps tendon stitched back to my knee today. Now the spinal block has worn off I'm in absolute agony. Oramorph and codeine aren't touching it. Any suggestions while I sit and cry.

Omg. That's awful. How did it happen?

I'm so sorry, that's horrendous. Are you in hospital, OP? Can they give you something on a drip?

I fell down the stairs and landed solely on my knee. No other injuries which is why I think it's so bad.

Wow. And how is it now?

paracetamol tablets or IV? If tablets ask them to prescribe IV. Much more effective in a short space of time.

Gosh that sounds so painful. I hope you recover quickly. Are you in hospital for long?

I thought just over night but the pain has knocked me sideways.

Would a drip be better?

A drip actually would. It means the paracetamol would be working far better.

Apparently they're waiting for the doctor to call as they've given me all they can

Oh no. What about rub in creams with ibuprofen in them?

It sounds flippant, but have you got DC? And did you do deep breathing through contractions?

Yes, an IV would put painkillers into your blood stream and be more effective - but whilst waiting can you try to breathe slowly and deeply? It does help with pain. (although not as much as decent drugs)

Linking you to the London Pain Clinic, OP

https://www.londonpainclinic.com/resources/diaphragmatic-breathing-and-chronic-pain/#:~:text=Distraction%20strategy%20%E2%80%93%20Deep%20breathing%20makes,breaths%20or%20might%20even%20hyperventilate.

Could you ask for a higher dose? I was on oramorph and co-codamol after a nose injury and was in agony. Just raising the oramorph dose made it bearable. Best of luck and a speedy recovery x

Thank you. I'm so tired and everyone else in my bay is sleeping peacefully while I writhe in pain.

I'm on 5ml every two hours. It's not touching it. I don't know if it's a big dose?

Following a number of major surgeries recently I tried multiple painkillers that either didn't touch it or had horrid side effects. The only thing that helps me through the worst of the pain is oxycodone. They should have some but you may need to push for it.

I really hope you get some relief soon.

IV paracetamol is an amazing drug. Ask for that as PP have said.

Have you got a brace on? Is it too tight?

They won't loosen the brace and the doctor says no more pain relief so I guess I sit in agony

Could you ask for a PCA?

What's that?

If it was me I'd be asking for gas and air on top! Sounds painful. Get well soon 💐

They've said I can't have anything g else

I'm devastated

Oh OP. You poor thing. That sounds awful. I'm afraid I don't have any medical advice, but just wanted to send a huge hug. I'm wide awake if you need to message on here as a distraction.