Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Benadryl is used for allergies, sometimes I have to give it to my dog. It makes U very tired and sleepy. Kels uses Tylenol for headahces and fevers, she cannot use Ibruprophen. What do U use the Benadryl for Elaine? Trish > In a message dated 12/29/2004 2:32:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, > kissemesoftly@y... writes: > , she also can take Tylenol as needed > My doctors have told me to use Tylenol very sparingly. But I did get an ok to > use benedryl. > > Regards, > Elaine > Long Island NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 In a message dated 12/29/2004 10:37:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, kissemesoftly@... writes: Benadryl is used for allergies, What do U use the Benadryl for Elaine?Trish Hi Trish Yes Benadryl is used for allergies but it also relieves cold symptoms. It does make you sleepy but if the cold is bad enough to require treatment then sleeping is not a bad thing ). Tylenol is ok in moderation but it's one of the drugs, along with ibruprophen, that all of my doctors--hepatologist, PCP, and oncologist all warned me about using very sparingly. For your info, when I had my cancer surgery the doctors at Sloan Kettering did rather extensive research into which anesthesia and pain relief drugs were safe for me. I don't know what they used for anesthesia and in the hospital I had an epidural for pain. They sent me home with oxycoton and told me morphine and its derivatives are the safest for the liver. Regards Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 In a message dated 12/30/2004 12:55:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, kissemesoftly@... writes: what else can be used otherthan Tylenol and Ibruprophen for fever and headaches? Gosh Trish I have no idea but please do share whatever you find out. Since your daughter is so young I realize the morphine drugs are out of the question. Why does she get headaches so frequently? Regards Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 In a message dated 12/30/2004 1:56:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, cshelton33@... writes: What are morphine derivatives by name? Is Codein one of them? Clara I know Oxycoton is but I'm not sure what else. Codeine is ok to use. These drugs can make you nauseous and can be addictive if misused so they are not without risk either. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 TY Elaine, AS for O/C drugs, what else can be used otherthan Tylenol and Ibruprophen for fever and headaches? Im taking Kels in tomorrow to see our family doctor, shes great! Even with the holidays, I call today and get her in tomorrow am at 10. We are so damn lucky! I will mention this to her and see what she can recommend, even a prescription drug might be better fro Kels' headaches. She does get headaches about every two days. Thanks for the information! Trish > In a message dated 12/29/2004 10:37:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, > kissemesoftly@y... writes: > Benadryl is used for allergies, What do U use the Benadryl for Elaine? > Trish > > > > Hi Trish > Yes Benadryl is used for allergies but it also relieves cold symptoms. It > does make you sleepy but if the cold is bad enough to require treatment then > sleeping is not a bad thing ). Tylenol is ok in moderation but it's one of the > drugs, along with ibruprophen, that all of my doctors-- hepatologist, PCP, and > oncologist all warned me about using very sparingly. > > For your info, when I had my cancer surgery the doctors at Sloan Kettering > did rather extensive research into which anesthesia and pain relief drugs were > safe for me. I don't know what they used for anesthesia and in the hospital I > had an epidural for pain. They sent me home with oxycoton and told me morphine > and its derivatives are the safest for the liver. > > Regards > Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 What are morphine derivatives by name? Is Codein one of them? Clara Hi Trish For your info, when I had my cancer surgery the doctors at Sloan Kettering did rather extensive research into which anesthesia and pain relief drugs were safe for me. I don't know what they used for anesthesia and in the hospital I had an epidural for pain. They sent me home with oxycoton and told me morphine and its derivatives are the safest for the liver. Regards Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 In a message dated 12/30/2004 6:38:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, kissemesoftly@... writes: I think Kels gets her headaches from the fatugue. I think Shirl's suggestions were good--acupuncture, maybe some yoga?? Maybe the doctor will have some other suggestions too. I sure hope so. Regards Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Elaine I think Kels gets her headaches from the fatugue. She will NOT slow down and rest as she should. She says Im a kid, we dont rest mom. Or she says...Im a kid I want to be a kid not sleep all the time, so she doesnt. Once she has a sleep or a good nights sleep shes fine. She is stubborn as hell. Her eye sight is good. I just told her shes seeng the doctor tomorrow and shes not happy with me. Her tummy is really rounded and shes pale, tired. I will be the bad mom from hell for the next two days I guess. LOL beats having her in the hospital!! I will be sure to pass on any info I get tomorrow. I was picking up Kels today from a sleepover at her freinds, her friends mom has Lupus along with many other immune ailments so I trust this mom so much with Kelsey, shes been thru all the yucky meds and when Kels saw how many pills Michele takes at breakfast she just gave a HUGE hug. Anyhow, Michele mentioned that she uses an O/C drug called MERSYNDOL, here is what she told me: Hi Trish, I looked up an empty bottle of Mersyndol and here is a list of ingredients:Acetaminophen 325mg,codeine phosphate 8mg,doxylamine succinate 5 mg.It says Analgesic with codeine. I don't usually send emails but I wanted you to be able to tell your Mom about this.Tell Kelsey we all enjoyed her and it seems so different without her here now. Talk to you later Michele Now we are in Ontario, Canada so Im not sure if its available in other countries. I will ask my doctor about this tomorrow for Kelsey too but I doubt it will be okayed due to the Codeine Will keep U informed about tomorrow, Trish > In a message dated 12/30/2004 12:55:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, > kissemesoftly@y... writes: > what else can be used otherthan Tylenol and > Ibruprophen for fever and headaches? > Gosh Trish I have no idea but please do share whatever you find out. Since > your daughter is so young I realize the morphine drugs are out of the question. > Why does she get headaches so frequently? > > Regards > Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 A vulcan. LMAO That was great!! I will show Kelsey this post. I try so hard to teach Kels that being different isnt such a bad thing but she says U are telling me that cause ur my mom, U HAVE to be nice to me and love me the way I am. Some times I dont know what to tell her. Its like anything I say is no comfort to her once she heads to school and deals with crap like this. Trish > In a message dated 12/30/2004 12:58:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, > kissemesoftly@y... writes: > says she looks like shes carrying a beachball and school goes back > Monday. Shes concerned how kids will react > Trish > I know this sounds very trite, especially for a young child, but please > remind her that no one is perfect and her " disfigurement " could be a lot worse. My > son has a deformed ear--it sticks way out and has a little point on the top. > Because it's only one ear it was more noticeable. I took him to a plastic > surgeon for a consult when he was about 5 but decided to wait until he was old > enough to ask for it to be done--he never did! When someone teased him about it he > would say that his mother is human and his father is Vulcan ). > > I have a friend who's young daughter has alepecia and is completely bald. She > hated wearing a wig so she went " natural " and dealt with it quite well. Maybe > you can help Kels come up with an explanation she would be comfortable with. > I will pray that the kids go easy on her. She has enough to deal with. > > Regards > Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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