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To use oramorph to help with flu symptoms

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flusuffererhelp · 19/12/2024 23:26

I've got some oramorph (liquid morphine) left over from when I had surgery a few months ago. I am on day 6 of the worse flu of my life, hellish aches and pains all over my body, can to swallow water without agony in my throat, sweating / shivering, splitting headache, fatigue, you name it. I've never ever felt so bad. DH came home from work to me crying in a heap saying I can't cope anymore, the pain is so bad I'm barely able to sip water. He suggested the oramorph on top of the paracetamol and ibuprofen (as the latter is not touching the surface at all). Anyway i reluctantly agreed to take the oramorph and my GOD the improvement!! I've gone from kill me now this pain is unbearable to I can sit up in bed and sip water without sheer agony in my throat and body. The violent coughing which was causing me to wretch and cry from pain in my chest and throat has also stopped since I took the oramorph.

I know this can't be a long term solution but is it ok to use this medication for now if it helps??

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SilviaDaisyPouncer · 20/12/2024 10:17

Did they ever call you back?

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flusuffererhelp · 20/12/2024 10:17

Sorry there's a few typos there, not quite fully with it still! but hopefully you get the gist.

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flusuffererhelp · 20/12/2024 10:19

@SilviaDaisyPouncer no, didn't get any calls back, I got this message though

To use oramorph to help with flu symptoms
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Gleeanda · 20/12/2024 10:19

@SilviaDaisyPouncer I think she was just responding to the post you'd quoted.

Very glad you are feeling better OP!

protectthesmallones · 20/12/2024 10:29

QueenCamilla · 20/12/2024 02:17

Personally, I wouldn't take morphine at home during bad but undiagnosed illness.
If I scalded my hand, I would. But not for systemic illness. It could go wrong in so many ways, that I dread to think about it.

A record of how much and when you took it should be kept and someone should be able to advocate that information at all times. What if you start to get delirious and muddled up? What if you pass out? What if DH is not there?
If medical professionals don't know the above information, they might interpret your readings incorrectly. I was given morphine whilst waiting in A&E. That information was not passed on correctly, so when it came to my heart rate&blood pressure and temp. readings, pain response to touch, pain ratings out of 10, my general demeanour... It contributed to initial signs of sepsis being missed by a doctor.

Another time, whilst in a hospital, I was asked to perform a minor (well, it turned into something major and gruesome) procedure on myself. Will be easier in a warm bath apparently... Locked the door behind me... I had already taken Oramorph that day on the ward. No one was concerned, on I crack... But I hadn't counted on inhumane pain of this "minor" procedure, so I started hyperventilating, whilst my blood pressure was low due to morphine and.. I started to pass out in a full bath! I just about pulled the plug on the bath, managed to sound the alarm and then I very faintly remember being very cold in a couple of inches of draining bloodied water... And the nurses panicking behind the door as I had locked it! Took them a while to get in.

I also think severe pain is a reliable indicator of a down-turn in health. I'd be too scared to miss something that necessitates urgency, whilst I'm dozing away in a warm huggy feeling. I'm a wimp! I hate pain. But I'd rather know what's going on.

When I'm very ill, when I take any meds I write in eyeliner on the bathroom mirror. It's visual so I can see before I take the next dose. And family can also see.

SilviaDaisyPouncer · 20/12/2024 13:16

flusuffererhelp · 20/12/2024 10:19

@SilviaDaisyPouncer no, didn't get any calls back, I got this message though

That's really poor form of them. You don't need to be chasing them when you're feeling poorly. Someone should at least have called you back to make sure you were alright.

increasinglyconcerned · 20/12/2024 13:28

Secondary bacterial infections are common after a virus. My husband had it in the summer he had a virus then sinititus and had no idea he needed antibiotics. That said, everyday he felt worse and you seem better so good on you.

So glad I had my flu jab this year (whilst pregnant), last time I had a newborn at Christmas I came down with either a super cold as they were known post covid or flu and I was in a world of pain for 2 weeks, with sleepless nights and being the primary feeder for my son. It was the worse 2 weeks of my life and the closest I felt to cracking up. Not to mention the pressure of 'baby's first Christmas' I was a hormonal mess on top of it all.

Big love to anyone who is unwell! Get better soon.

Windsorlady · 20/12/2024 14:01

You may have covid ..just dont take too many doses of the oromorph..call 111 if no better

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