Ouch!

sir ratholer · Post by **sir ratholer** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:16 am

Ouch indeed, my god it must hurt as I did my arm and wrist at the same time a year ago, biggest fcker was not being able to drive, honestly this will do your head in...

As for itching, I honestly didn't experience any of this but I got told not to use any implement at all if I did in case it gets stuck down there, which obv would be a disaster.

I was on co codamol for a while after I did it, after my op I was on morphine for a day which was amazing but my arm hurt even more than when I broke it the day after, not good. I think after the co codamol stopped (only took it for a week iirc) I just took paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Probably not gonna put you in a good mood but I should warn you about one thing...in every instance that I've broken something and gone to the NHS, the time they say it will take to heal is far less than the reality - expect to be in cast for a bit longer than 6 weeks mate, sorry.

The Player · Post by **The Player** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:37 am

HornyNick wrote:Cool. Thanks for that, all have to do now is find some to go to the chemist for me!

Maybe call your doctor for advice rather than get medical advice off a fruit machine forum would be a smart move.
My local chemist delivers if unable to get out I'm sure yours will as well

MoterWayServiceMan · Post by **MoterWayServiceMan** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:03 am

far 2 tempting 2not put something down there mate.

some1 said if u pour coke down it makes it feel a hell of a lot better.

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:56 am

JG wrote:Nope safe as houses, safe as taking on an unchipped 4dinging Reel King! Potential cumulative sedative effect with the codeine + earlier generation antihistamines, but that's about the worst of it. Just checking the BNF here in the Nudgecave, hmmmm, ulcer drugs, probably omeprazole or lansoprazole, one of the PPIs I would suspect. Again no problem, can't see any problems here unless you have a specific allergy to a certain type of antihistamine (unlikely). Also if you're pregnant you shouldn't be taking them unless under the advice of a doctor

I very much doubt that he will have been given proton pump inhibitors to guard against a leg ulcer though?

Sorry if this turns into "Pharmacy Chat"...

The Player · Post by **The Player** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:25 pm

MoterWayServiceMan wrote:far 2 tempting 2not put something down there mate.

some1 said if u pour coke down it makes it feel a hell of a lot better.

Bloody expensive though !

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:30 pm

The Player wrote:
MoterWayServiceMan wrote:far 2 tempting 2not put something down there mate.

some1 said if u pour coke down it makes it feel a hell of a lot better.
Bloody expensive though !

And i wouldnt go anywhere near an airport/sea port /police station/ sniffer dog whilst trying that route out.

6 weeks does sound a bit optomistic. did you have surgery?

HornyNick · Post by **HornyNick** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:06 pm

Yea I spent a couple of hours in surgery. I did think 6 weeks was a bit low, but only time will tell.
When my brother got stabbed 3 times in the chest and stomach a few years ago, he spent about 10 hours in major surgery about 3 days later they brought him out of an induced coma and he was told he would be in hospital for 6 months and a further 6 months off work. They were amazed at his recovery, he was out of hospital a week after he was told this, and back at work (on light duties) a week after that.

As for the anti-hist's, i would have checked with the chemist first. No offence to JG but it would be silly not to!

My main worry now is money.
For the last year and a half I have been working cash in hand without signing on, so obvs not been paying NI.
If I apply for Incapacity Benefit, will they just look at that and tell me to get lost, or will they take into account that for 15 years I paid loads in and not claimed a penny? (He asks, very pessimiticaly)

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:12 pm

You may not get Inc.Ben. but you may get income support. Buy an nhs prescription card/thingy if you will be on drugs for a while as this can be a cheaper way of paying.

If you are skint i am willing to give you a race down the road for a score.

JG · Post by JG » Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:09 pm

True Alex, I (probably incorrectly) assumed this was some long term medication for a gastrointestinal ulcer. I really need something called 'sleep'.
If you've got the name of the medication HN, I can do a quick check.

You never know exactly who is reading this board, I'm sure it's not just industry insiders that check this board, but also doctors, paramedics, pharmacists, nurses, consultants, surgeons, auxillary care workers and people who sit on park benches. We already have two members who work within a PCT. This is a good first port of call for information.

0845 46 47 is the number for NHS direct a source of useful medical advice just a phone call away.
Depending on your surgery you may be able to phone through and expect a call back from a doctor within the hour OR you may be stuck with a receptionist and a total inability to speak to any doctor without making an appointment and waiting a week. It all depends on how your local surgery works.

Most, if not all of your local chemists will have a delivery service of sorts. prescriptions shouldn't be a problem if you're reasonably local, but if you're a random person phoning up just to purchase over the counter medications, you may have more trouble getting them delivered. You'll get free advice over the phone though.

Never underestimate the fruit chat board!

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:18 pm

I work in a MH Trust and am currently perusing whilst in a locked office surrounded by medium-secure 'clients'. Come, lay on the couch! <Such a stereotype!>

HornyNick · Post by **HornyNick** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:00 am

@AAA and JG
I am proton pump inhibitors - Omeprazole to be exact. 20mg a day, taken at the same time as 150mg of aspirin.

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:11 pm

HornyNick wrote:@AAA and JG
I am proton pump inhibitors - Omeprazole to be exact. 20mg a day, taken at the same time as 150mg of aspirin.

Oh OK. You were correct then JG!
Is this related to the broken bone then? Or do you have a separate problem with stomach acid?

Omeprazole is known for usually being safe to mix with most other medications. (But consult your GP or pharmacist!)

HornyNick · Post by **HornyNick** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:56 pm

Dont have a problem with stomach acid, apparently me laid in bed all for 2 weeks will screw up my stomach, so thats what these are for.

HornyNick · Post by **HornyNick** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:41 pm

right as u know i got a thick pot on, but i also got about a mile of bandage covering it, im certain this aint helping my itching/sweating problem. It wont matter if i cut off the bandage will it?
I tried ringing nhs direct but they very busy so no joy.
I cant see it making a differnce. what do u guys think?

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:09 pm

HornyNick wrote:right as u know i got a thick pot on, but i also got about a mile of bandage covering it, im certain this aint helping my itching/sweating problem. It wont matter if i cut off the bandage will it?
I tried ringing nhs direct but they very busy so no joy.
I cant see it making a differnce. what do u guys think?

I can't see why it would matter, no.

The stomach acid thing makes sense really if you are going to be immobile, it will affect your digestion. Good stuff the Omeprazole, helped me anyway.