narcotics during pregnancy?

KingsmamaKingsmama
edited February 2011 in Pregnant
I was wondering if there is any safe narcotic pain medications I can take in pregnancy to bring up to my Dr at my next appt. Please keep reading and don't judge me because I'm not a drug addict. And I do want what's best for me and baby, but here is my background so I don't get ridiculed by anyone. Several years ago I was in a horrible car accident and messed up my back and have been on narcotic pain meds for over 5 years. I have 3 ruptured and slipped discs in my lower back and my left hip was crushed up into my spine causing it to pinch nerves in my back and legs. In the 3 discs in my back there is so much damage that the gel in between my vertebrae is completely gone and its now bone on bone. I know in the future I will need surgery to stabilize my spine. My back Dr said pregnancy could cause more damage and possibly paralysis. But my husband and I didn't want that alone to stop us from from getting pregnant. After 13 months of leaving it up to God we finally have conceived! I'm currently 11 weeks and 3 days and starting to get my baby bump. My back Dr doesn't treat pregnant women and my OB appt is on the 18th. I came off of all my meds the moment we found out we were expecting but I know I cannot go thru this whole pregnancy without help from meds cuz my pain is excruciating and some days I can't get out of bed. My back is bad enough that I'm on disability for it. And tylenol doesn't even take the edge off and I know the bigger I get the harder it will be on me. I was wondering if anyone else has or has had a debilitating disorder where they needed to be on narcotics during pregnancy and what they/u took. As I said I want what's best for both of us but at the same time I'm scared if I don't take anything my pain will be so bad and I would get so stressed that I mc :( please help if anyone's had an issue like this. I'm not currently taking anything but I know its just going to get harder on both me and baby. Please no negative comments this pregnancy is already a blessing and has been very trying on me emotionally and physically. Thanks and god bless in advance for any help and comments :)
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  • mummy_to_bemummy_to_be
    Aww hun I really wouldn't know of anything. I don't even know what narcotic medicine is except weed lol. I wish the best for you Xx
  • kkmommykkmommy
    I had to take Percocet during my last pregnancy and I believe Vicodin is safe also, but definately get the prescription from your Obgyn just to make sure its safe for you and your baby. Good luck and I am sorry to hear your pregnancy will possibly be so hard on you, hope you get some kind of relief...
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Ya my back Dr said she wouldn't give me anything til after I deliver. I was on muscle relaxers, high doses of Oxycontin, and morphine :( I was hospitalized a few weeks ago for kidney issues which resulted in 3 surgeries and during that time they had me on morphine cuz I had a bad infection but after the surgery I was on percocet. But I got that from a urologist. And my OB knows of everything but I wanted to see my back Dr and get her advice b4 my next OB appt. I'm going to bring it up on the 18th I just hope the drs aren't to harsh on prescribing pain meds to mommys. Cuz I know tons of women have issues similar to mine. I also have a high tolerance since I've been on it so long idk if percocet will work. As long as it takes the edge off enough so I can at least move I will be happy :)
  • mommysBabygirlmommysBabygirl
    I just said a lil prayer for u n baby (: hopefully your dr prescribes u something that will help cope.
  • mommysBabygirlmommysBabygirl
    I just said a lil prayer for u n baby (: hopefully your dr prescribes u something that will help cope.
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Aww thank u so much for ur prayers. I pray for all of u soon to be mommys too every day :) god bless and happy pregnancy and delivery with healthy bundles of joy!
  • kkmommykkmommy
    edited February 2011
    I took Vics for so long they didn't help me much after awhile. Some doctors can be real jerks about meds, I understand its what they believe is best but if its safe for the baby, it should be something they consider instead of being nasty about it.
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Ya I know its upsetting. And I was on vicodin and percs for awhile but built up tolerance so they don't work anymore :( hopefully I can find something and from what I've researched there is a lot I can take to control the pain. I'll find out soon if the Dr gives me anything or makes me suffer if that's the case I may need to head to a specialist for pain management during pregnancy.
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    and having meds is better for both of us rather than being in so much pain that it makes me mc or hurt the. baby. when I was in the hospital for my kidney surgeries they made me take pain meds they said it was better for both of us. me not being in pain let the baby relax more.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Hello there. A year& a half ago I was 8mos pregnant. I ended up really sick, went to my doctor&from there was sent straight to the ER. They called Air-Evac to send me to a different hospital since they weren't equipped to handle my situation. Within 10hrs I was hooked up to blood transfusions, antibiotics, oxygen&was being wheeled into the O.R. for an emergency c-section. I was put into a medically induced coma for 2mos, woke up with loss of my entire body, a trach, chest tubes&over a dozen surgeries. Turns out I had gotten H1N1 which turned into pneumonia. I am mostly recovered now, just have constant pain in my sides where the lungs blew out&had chest tubes. My left bottom part of my leg&top of foot have nerve damage&I had been hit by a truck when I was a kid while I was walking in a crosswalk to my back is messed up. Needless to say I'm in a LOT of pain constantly. I had been on Fentanyl, Dilaudid, Percocets, Vicodin, Oxycodone, muscle relaxers, lidocaine patches-all of which I developed a high tolerance to, so unfortunately nothing works anymore. I was told I could still take the Vicodin since they're Tylenol based, but at a lower dose than I had been on, but I'm too worried it can hurt the baby, so I don't take it at all. However, he did say its all dependant on individual cases&such, so best bet it to see what your OB says. I wish you the best of luck&a healthy pregnancy&baby.
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Awesome thanks for that info. Makes me feel more at ease. I'm so sorry u had to go thru all of that :( H1N1 is nasty and I'm glad u made it out alive. Wishing u a speedy recovery as well and Ty again. And I'm not taking anything unless my OB gives it to me.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Thank you so much! It seems my 'friends' were worried, but now they barely acknowledge me anymore (there are a few who I converse with daily, but otherwise the rest dont bother). We haven't told many people we're expecting again, we don't want their attitudes, negativity, comments (another one?! Who is getting fixed after this? Like you need more kids. Etc) this is my 5th, his 3rd (our 2nd together) so all together it'll be 6 kids total ranging in ages from 13, 11, 8, almost 6, 17mos. Ironically; we're due on our youngest 2nd birthday. Keep me updated how it goes. I am thankful to have found this site, there's babycenter, but this one seems more personable&I feel more comfortable with it. I live in Phx, AZ. You?
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Haha ya I love this site! And don't worry about what ur family and friends say as long as u love all of ur kids and provide for them that's all that matters. I'm just embracing the moments...even the bad ones lol. I live in Woodbridge VA its about 20 mins south of Washington DC. And I'm happy to have found happy moms who don't mind sharing stories comments and opinions minus the few badies that r on here lol.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    That makes me feel so much better. How can a perfect stranger be so understanding&happy, while my supposed friends act like jerks? GRR! Maybe its my hormones being on overdrive, lol. Yeah, my kids are way beyod well provided for, that's for sure. In fact, spent all weekend going thru their rooms&clothes since they literally have so much stuff they're running out of room. :) do you have face book? I know what you mean about the rotten apples that have been on here, so disheartening to know there's actually people like that out there. How are you feeling? I'm due August 26th, I'm already starting to show (maybe because I'm small to begin with&its not the first??) Either way, its a sad day when nothing fits anymore, including all the pretty new bras I just got, one of which I haven't even gotten to wear yet--my boobs have somehow gotten even bigger than normal. I can't even find bras to fit now. Sad, sad momma, lol.
  • magcawmagcaw
    I was supposed to have my wisdom teeth removed when I found out I was pregnant-for the week leading up to that revelation I had been taking ibuprofen and oxycodone because I had massive infection in my gums from the partially impacted teeth. I freaked out when I found out I was prego because I knew ibuprofen wasn't good and I assumed that oxycodone would be way worse. But, according to my research and what I later found out from my doctor, oxy has the same safety rating in pregnancy as tylenol. The ibuprofen was the only thing I needed to be concerned about (it can interrupt implantation). I don't know what your doctor will say, but at least you know there should be some options. And if your doctor isn't willing to work with you, get a second opinion.
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    OMG I have bras that don't fit either that r still brand new too lol. R we twins? Ya I'm 11 weeks due on Sept 6th but I swear I'll deliver on Aug 27th idk it just popped in my head when I found out I was preggers. But my boobs hurt so much too. I was a nice 34C b4 pregnancy and only 11 weeks later I'm a 36D! I'm tall at 5' 9 but slim. I was 128lbs at the start of pregnancy. And about ur full house of stuff...I say have a yard sale and sell what the kids don't need or use anymore for some extra money :) and yes plz add me to fb is love having someone to talk to a lot about what were going thru. I'll msg u my cell too after u add me. Type in kristen barker king I'm from VA and my profile pic is actually a modeling headshot of mine I have blue eyes and blonde hair :) I might fall asleep here soon so don't think I'm ignoring u if I'm late to respond lols. BTW how old r u? I'm 26 I'll be 27 a month after r bean is born :) age doesn't matter either friends r still friends and hopefully we will have a lifelong friendship...sadly it seems I'm more concerned about ur health and well-being more than ur friends r which is sad :( see u on fb really soon hun!
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Thanks magcaw :) ya I was on oxy for about 4 weeks b4 finding out I was preggers. But my ultrasound said everything is fine and baby is thriving so it didn't hurt it at all (thus far anyways). And the research I did also said oxycodone is ok to take so I'm a bit happier tho is only take a low dose just enough to get thru the day. And if my Dr won't hear me out or refuses if I even mention the word narcotics I will seek elsewhere for medical attention for me and my baby :) Ty for ur advice and input.
  • arencow1arencow1
    I have been in the hospital for the past three days due to sever abdomen pain. I am 18 weeks and the doctors were concerned I had appendictus. They have had me on morphine and it now has been decreased to vicodin. I have been told these are safe to use. Good luck!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Adding you right now :) I was a 32 DDD/F. What comes after that?? Yikes! I'm super short, 4ft 11in, 115-ish lbs. I would have a yard sale, but the stuff just gets passed down to the younger ones, I have 4 girls, my hubby has a son from his previous marriage who is 13. Our 17mo old was due on September 29th, but was a preemie for my health, but she luckily had no issues.
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Oh no! I hope its nothing to do with the baby or even appendacitis cuz that's dangerous during pregnancy :( Ty for telling tho and I wish u a speedy recovery :)
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    uum wow u r overflowing up top lol. I think the next size up is a hammock lol jk! have u thought about a reduction after u deliver? idk y they would get bigger than that after u have had a few pregnancies already that's weird. and I know what u mean about the hand me downs with kids. just don't let the stuff flush ur kids out of the house when they open their closet...unless u want a few days of silence while the make their way back home over the flood of clothes and toys lol :) hey at least they can't ever say mom I'm bored lol.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Just sent you a friend request :)
    I am 27, my birthday is in November. Please don't mention my pregnancy on my page publicly, we haven't told anyone other than our family&a couple friends right now. I hope you get some rest...I have been trying all night. I hate having insomnia. Used to take Ambien, but now I am just out of luck now. I suppose I should just stay awake until I have to get my older 3 daughters up for school in an hour. Nothing like dozing off just to have to get right back up. Hooray for finding a friend on here, especially one who has some same health dilemmas. As much as others try to understand, they can't quite grasp it fully. This site does rock!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    LOL!! Yeah, I told hubby that he needs to build me little carts to lug around the girls for me, he held out his hands&said that's what he has those for. Cracked me up. I thought about a reduction, but I'm so done with surgeries...kinda trying to steer away from that if I can. Its just I'm so small, they're so big, my health, etc. I developed Lupus from all that, so I'm also on blood thinners, I have no immune system now so I get sick constantly. Its super lame :(
  • arencow1arencow1
    It was really scary they thought it was appendictus and I had two ultrasounds and an mri but my uterus was blocking my appendix. Next thing I know they were talking about doing a cat scan and I have heard so many risks for the baby and told the doctors I would rather have the surgery so I wasn't exposing my fetus to surgery and a cat scan. After going back and forth they performed another mri in more detail and determined its not my appendix at all but my baby resting on some nerves and ligament pain. Apparently the pain mimics appendictus. These past three days I have been an emotional mess but am so thankful everything will be ok. I think they are going to release me today
    :)
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    Haha ya I agree its better to go thru things with someone who is in ur boat lol. And we r pretty close together in due dates which is even better. We can experience all the good and bad together! I won't mention anything on fb til everyone knows hehe. As for me I posted pics of meh belly the other day so ppl r bound to know sometime lol. Tho this is my 1st baby so tbh I think its mostly gas and bloating that I'm showing. But hey the gas is from the baby growing in me so I don't mind showing my gas bubble off :) I can feel the baby in my pelvis tho its a rock hard ball right now lol. Ya don't go to sleep now lol...as for me tho now that the sun is up my eyes r getting heavy...so ill talk to u soon and ill accept ur request too. Hope u get some sleep too after ur kids r off to school :) I'm glad we met I was hesitant to make that post for fear of hates but I'm glad I did now!
  • KingsmamaKingsmama
    I'm on blood thinners too! lovenox shots twice a day.

    I'm glad to know its not ur appendix...but what r they gonna do if the baby doesn't move off of ur nerves and keeps causing u pain? hopefully ur pretty far into pregnancy to be having symptoms like that.

    Ahh phones dying :( well off to bed for a bit see u ladies later :)
  • 3rdtimemomma3rdtimemomma
    I have a similar situation. I was in a car accident last year that almost left me paralyzed. But I tokd my doc I stopped taking the nerve blockers and everything else and she decided to keep me on a low dose od vicodin for the times I can barely move. Cause I still habe ruptured discs in my T & L levels. Good luck w your pregnacy I hope that they will be able to help you.
  • kristi08182011kristi08182011
    Ask ur doc bout a low dose of DARVACET or codien.....bedt widhed to u ill kerp u n my prayers kingmama
  • tammy112600tammy112600
    I had surgery on my neck in august,,,,,I need surgery in my lower back as well I was in an accident during my high school years about 1996....I was on a bus actually ready to get off standing up till a van slammed into the back of the bus and threw me back....I. thought after a while I was all better till I started with lose of feeling in my arms and hands.....I formed spinal Stenosis up and down my spine.....my ObGyn told me to let him know if I start haveing too much pain cause he can give me something to help out....talk to you ob about it and they will know what is best......I know the pain .......it hurts so bad....stay strong and think positive......relax with some ocean sounds and close your eyes picture yourself on that beach ......helps a little but not much.....Good Luck Girls. We are women and we can do anything!!!!!!
  • casnlesliecasnleslie
    You can take Percocet or Vicodin. It should be limited and you should taper off in your last two months. I take them for my head and back. Doc said it's better than od on tylenol because it doesn't work.
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