Butterfly0328

Butterfly0328

future OB/L&D nurse(I hope) or hospice

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  1. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    It's not like I was asking OR wanting 5ml of dilaudid or anything. I would have been very grateful for just one more ml of dilaudid. I have been on much higher doses of Oxycontin in the past and...

  2. L5-S1 Disc Herniation

    Butterfly0328 replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a pre-nursing student with only one more class to go before applying to the nursing program, well I just found out last month I have disc bulging at L4-5 & L5-S1, I also have severe central...

  3. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Esme12-Thank you so

  4. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    That is what I did, however, the pain I was having was so severe that the medication I had at home didn't even touch it. It is still a mystery as to what exactly happened and why I was in so much...

  5. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I couldn't have said it better. I knew they were the same, but different, but just didn't know how to explain it. You explained it perfectly. Thank

  6. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for understanding. I just hate it so bad when I am labeled as an addict. I have never even taken one hit off a cigarette, nor have I ever even been drunk in my life, and I am 42....

  7. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    If you look at my post #13 just above you will see that I did infact state that I know Oxycontin and Oxycodone are the same, with Oxycontin being the extended release and the oxycodone I am now taking...

  8. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Great Idea. I will look into the hypnosis. I am looking at ALL avenues to control my pain without the need for narcs. I HATE being dependent on them. And thanks for caring about your

  9. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I absolutely didn't expect to leave pain free, but I have been told by my PM doctor that if the pain flares to the point where it is intolerable to go to the ER so I can recieve some temporary relief...

  10. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    Also, I do realize the issue with the drug testing and thus the reason for weaning me off the oxycontin ( I do realize that oxycontin and roxy are the same, one being extended release and one be...

  11. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I do hear you loud and clear and can't even begin to tell you how many tears have been shed once I learned of my back issue. I am puting serious thought into other options. Thank you for the...

  12. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I am currenlty going to a PM doctor and have so far had 2 nerve blocks. A couple of weeks ago I had the first of a two part series where they cautorized the nerves. Today I will get the second....

  13. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I am not ADDICTED to pain killers. I have developed a tolerance to them, because of chronic pain. There is a difference between addiction and developing a tolerance. I am NOT a frequent flyer by...

  14. Treating pain in ER

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    I totallly unerstand your point. I welcomed the toradol because years ago (prior to the 5 years on oxycontin) after a hysterectomy and even with one of my kidney stone attacks the toradol was a God...

  15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Butterfly0328 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I have unfortunately been to the ER several times with kidney stones since I was 17. I have had over 20 lithotripsies, ureteroscopies, and even a nephrostomy tube placed immediately after a...

  16. Online classes. Yay or Nay?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I take online classes every semester and I love it. I can go at my own pace and don't have to leave home. However, if you have little ones it may be difficult. It really depends on how you prefer...

  17. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow, I must agree with the Aleve. I got very sick this past weekend and actually vomited blood!! Have NEVER done that before and the only different medication I was taking as Aleve. Don't know for...

  18. Do you hospice nurses attend funerals of patients?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is so true. These nurses have been attending to my mother for four months now and my family has grown very fond of them, so I can totally see how the caregivers attending the service could...

  19. Do you hospice nurses attend funerals of patients?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I love the feedback. My mother has been on hospice for 4 months now, so the nurse has been very involved and so wonderful. Thanks again. I will advise my father of all the advice and let him...

  20. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you so much for the encouragment. I think I have cried more in the past two weeks then my entire life. I have a desk job now and it is killing me. So, I will not give up my dream. I have...

  21. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Trust me, I will not "advertise" my back problems. I do appreciate your advice and will give it some serious

  22. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you. I will make it work

  23. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Posh, what a truly inspiring story. I am going to write down the procedures you had done and discuss them with my pain doctor. I have already had 2 cortisone injections and last Wednesday had the...

  24. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Great idea. I love, love babies anyway:). I was also wondering about hospice nursing as it doesn't appear to be as demanding as bedside nursing. My mothe is currently in hospice and I spoke to her...

  25. Do you hospice nurses attend funerals of patients?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That makes me so happy. The nurses caring for my mother are so incredible. I am glad to know it will be appropriate to invite them. Thank you