When paracetamol and ibuprofen won't cut it

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Not about periods!

DS10 has a torsion of appendix testis (essentially a little twisted bit on one of his balls). He's seen a urologist who advised there's no treatment, just regular pain relief until it clears up. Which is fine, but there are some points during the day when the pain relief just doesn't touch it and he's crying in agony. The urologist said it could go on for 'a few weeks'.

AIBU to feel ridiculously helpless when he's in pain? As adults we would either put up with it, or take something stronger like codeine or visit a pharmacist/dr for really bad pain. But for a 10 year old, there's nothing else available. So they just have to put up with it.

I know there are worse problems to have, believe me I know. But as a mother, your first instinct is to protect and help your child and when you can't do that, it leaves you feeling helpless. I do everything I can to comfort him, cuddles, the softest pyjamas, his favourite foods and no requirements to do anything strenuous. But beyond that, it's just a case of hugging him while he sobs. It's shit, and as adults we wouldn't put up with it.

Dd had codeine recently aged 10 for post op pain. She didn't need it though. In fact, it's still in the cupboard iirc.

DS seems a little better this morning, still in pain but not quite as bad as it has been. Fingers crossed we've turned a corner!

I really hope he is on the mend.

DH had a full testicular torsion aged 10 and he breaks out in a sweat just remembering it. He was in terrible pain and had emergency surgery.

What's bizarre is that DD pain really comes in waves and then goes away totally. I wonder if the appendage is twisting slightly and then untwisting again.

It seems better controlled now we're alternating painkillers, and it only really hurts if he touches it or sits down too quick. He's doing a bit of a John Wayne walk all the time love him!