Did anyone else have the pain ball with a catheter? I took it out the day after I was released from the hospital, and am having a reaction. I called the nurses station and my surgeon and everyone told me I am just allergic and it would be fine in 3-5 days. But I am having blistering like I was burned, in the exact places the medication was attached and in a spiral where the tube was wrapped.

I think I would be in a much better place if I wasn't dealing with this, so I am wondering if anyone else dealt with this, had issues or not, and any recommendations to getting rid of it so I can focus on starting to walk more (right now wearing pants hurts it) outside etc.

Thanks!

I didn't have this pain ball that you've mentioned, but I would keep the area clean, and can you put a light dressing over it? Maybe some children's benadryl would help with the discomfort and allergic reaction?

I had the pain ball and it was horrible for me. I still have skin discoloration (and blotches). I left mine in for the 5 days (I think) and each day I got worse and worse (depressed) until I took it out. I started feeling better about 30 minutes after it came out, but it sounds like you had a worse reaction to it so it might take longer. Maybe you need to insist on an appointment with your surgeon if you don't start to see an improvement. Good luck!

Thanks gals! It is a bit better this AM, but on Monday if it is still there, I will be headed to the doc!

I am sure the liquid Lortab helps the discomfort!

What is a "pain ball" ? I've never heard of it.

I am with cajun, I have never heard of the pain ball either. But, I do think your plan of following up with the doctor on Monday if you are still having problems is a good idea.

Do you know, I probably should have asked that before responding:-)? We might be talking about two different things, but here's a link to what I had. Rcarter, is this it?

On-Q PainBuster- Post-op Pain Relief System (U.S)

That is exactly what mine was! I wish I hadn't had it, but I am sure I have no idea what kind of pain I would have been in without it!

OK gals, I am now officially sick of this! I have MORE blisters and the darn thing is itching even with tons of benadryl and it is spreading all over my stomach! I paged the doctor again today and hoping a steroid shot or something can help. This is ridiculous, and I am getting super frustrated!

Yuck, I hope the doctor gets back to you soon. I can only imagine how irritating that is for you.

I just heard back from his assistant as I paged this AM, and am headed to see him at 10am!

Thank god, I am hoping for a shot to make me better!

Oh good, I really hope they get it under control soon!

OK! Thanks everyone for your concern! I am getting better already, I saw my surgeon today, and he prescribed me some type of oral steroid and I ALREADY feel better. It is like a 6 day pack, so Sunday I should be good as new.

Whew, what a pain, but it will all be worth it one day!