Pain Medicine
29 Apr
Pain medicine does funny things to people. I’ve spoken with a few other women who have similar stories of their husbands’ reactions to pain medicine.
When David first started taking Hydrocodone, he’d wake up in the middle of the night wired. He’d then wake me up and say things like, “I love you. You’re such a wonderful wife. I don’t deserve you.”
And then I’d say, “Okay, I love you, too. You’re a good husband. Go back to sleep.”
So then he’d say, “No, I need to tell you. I love you. Hug me!”
And I’d hug him, and pat his back and say, “I’m really tired. Let’s talk in the morning.”
“No, no. I need to tell you how I feel. I can’t sleep. I love you so much.”
“Okay, honey. If you love me, let me go back to sleep!”
It was rough there for awhile. Now he just can’t fall asleep. He gets fidgety, and I’m so sleepy. Which is better, to be in pain or to have insomnia?
Got any good pain medicine stories? I’ve heard a few good ones from people that took pain medicine after surgery.
David also worries about getting addicted, which is why he doesn’t take nearly as much as the doctor prescribes. He waits until he has a flare up and the pain is out of control before he takes what the doctor prescribes.
I cannot wait until his arthritis is in remission.
I sent you an e-mail… I went to a doctor once who helped me learn how to go to sleep again. There are techniques that can help.
Please read your e-mail about the pain medicine.
Love,
Darlene
I’ve known insomnia since high school and find it somewhat bearable, but you’re tired all the time.
I have to think it’s preferable to the intense pain, however.