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Question just for fun.

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What do you do when you can't move,? Funny story really, I cracked a rib and messed up my neck in a freak trampoline accident.... Actually, I was trying to show off for my 9 year old half sister.... Turns out that tricks you could do 10 years and 20 pounds ago do not carry over. So now I am pretty much immobile, and I don't really want to take pain meds because I don't want them to interfere my BP meds. In theory it should be ok, but I just don't know (anyone have any experiance with this one?) So what do I do with my time? If anyone has any ideas for entertainment that don't involve much movement I'd love to hear about it. Here I am, foam neck collar, elastic strap around my ribs, everything hurts like hell and I'm afraid to take pain meds cause of my BP meds..... All this for showing off for a 9 year old who already idolizes me.....
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As far as I know pain medication should not interfere with your BP meds except for making you a bit more sleepy and drowsy which can make it more difficult to stand up if you are prone to orthostatic hypotension (lightheadedness when you stand up after laying down) due to the BP meds. As far as things which you can do to pass the time, I would say reading, hand held computer games, crosswords, TV or DVDs
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You know I just realized something. I think you meant your Bipolar meds not your blood pressure meds. Sorry about that. It is true some pain medications can have adverse reactions with some of the bipolar meds, have you talked to your psychiatrist or the physician who prescribed the bipolar meds as far as what you can safely take with your meds? I know that I can handle Vicodin with my meds. I would give the doctor a call since it depends on the bipolar meds. Whatever pain meds you do end up taking, take them as soon as you feel the pain, don't wait until the pain is extreme - that way you won't have to take as much to control the pain. -

Once again sorry for the mixup
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Yes, Bipolar meds, my blood pressure is fine! And I did specifically ask the pharmacist about possible interactions, after which he immediatly told me to take ibuprofen if I needed extra help. Well, I know for sure that Ibuprofen and lithium do not mix. So I have very little faith in them right now. Although, perhaps the risk is worth it.... decisions decisions.
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Whenever I get laid (!) up with a bad back, I think of all the things I could be doing, stuff that I take for granted.

Then when I'm up and about, the stuff I take for granted is light years from my mind.

It is a dilemna.

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deleted_user
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Ouch! Don't do anything to make yourself laugh honey. I think Paraceatomal is ok with Lithium. I've always taken it when I've had a migraine.
Get well soon.
Love Suze x
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Does anyone know what is causing the Orthostatic Hypotension here, this is a research Question? Is anyone taking Fludrocortisone or Florinef? There should be no problems as long as you go to an Interaction Checker on www.drugs.com and plug your meds in! Untreated Orthostatic Hypotension can be serious if you don't take the medication. I've suffered alot til i got on my medication for the Hypotension.
Jenna77
Jenna77
Sorry to hear you are in such pain! When I was on lithium, the pharmacist told me I could take ibuprofen (or any other anti inflammatory) for a couple of days. He said not to exceed that as it can interfere with the lithium. As for the pain meds (I am not longer on lithium), I can take pretty much most pain meds out there. I have fibromyalgia and a shoulder/neck injury that require me to be on pain meds. My pharmacist is awesome and is really good about making sure meds don't interract.
As for what you can do....you can take pictures of your feet in different positions also some of you knees and hands, you can write poetry or short stories ( get those creative juices flowing), watch a sappy movie or read a book. Hope this helps!
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Ive taken Vicoden, Neurontin, Zanaflex and Maxalt since on BP meds and didnt have any problems except for getting a little sleepy is all.
olenka1
olenka1
Well if it's any consolation you can join the fracture clinic with me lmao! I've fractured my foot in two places so have it in a cast now. I've kept myself occupied by coming on DS, playing on my DSi, playing on my x-box 360, watching t.v., watching DVD's, reading & doing arrowwords. Other than this there's not much else I can do. I tried laughing at myself but got jaw ache lol!
olenka1
olenka1
If you need to take pain meds. ask your pharmacist which ones you can take with your meds.
deleted_user
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Ok, I know this is not nice to write but could your accident have been captured and seen on Funniest Home Videos?? Sorry - I've seen my sister do stuff like that on the trampoline. She tore something in her leg and was layed up for a few days - she just messed around on the computer and watched a lot of television. She works like a dog so I think she was GRATEFUL for the time off.
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Oh honey, I just had surgery on my cervical spine. They replaced three discs and fused them. I am taking all my bp meds plus pain killers, plus muscle relaxers. Its been 3 weeks and I feel fine as for the bp. The pain is another matter. I cant do any activity either. Cant read a book because it hurts the neck. Ive been watching the Olympics and it is quite boring. Honestly, how exciting is Curling? I am going stir crazy!
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I would curate my very own personal International Lou2 Film Festival Extravaganza :)

Did this for someone laid up with busted bones, in fact (true) they got to see all my favourite films & even a Blackadder Marathon, as I recall hehehe x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take percocets that are prescribed to me by the same doctor that prescribes my bipolar medication,it sure is better to be able to move with the pain meds...............it works for me but we all have different body chemistry. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.
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