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rcarter76    0

rcarter76
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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!

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Tiffykins    673

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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?

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deedee    5

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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!

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rcarter76    0

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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!

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cajun    46

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

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*susan*    1,709

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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.

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rcarter76    0

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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!

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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!

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rcarter76    0

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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!

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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!

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