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Off-Topic => Other Severe Medical Conditions => Topic started by: angela515 on October 01, 2007, 12:25:30 PM

Title: Pain Meds and Kidney Problems.
Post by: angela515 on October 01, 2007, 12:25:30 PM

First let me post this quote that inspired me to ask these questions:

Quote from: jblamb on September 30, 2007, 10:25:04 PM

I was taking four ibuprofen every four hours to be able to continue to work. I had no idea I was damaging my kidneys. 
 

Now, in my case, I am not taking Ibuprofen... but I am taking very strong pain medicines. Lortab and Oxycodone. Will this do damage to my transplant in the long run? Just curious, because I know I will be on these drugs for a very long time until the problem I have is fixed another way other than pain management.

Title: Re: Pain Meds and Kidney Problems.
Post by: Chris on October 07, 2007, 03:43:22 PM

I do ot know, but I could post it on a transplant forum I belong to if you would like.
Chris

Title: Re: Pain Meds and Kidney Problems.
Post by: Amanda From OZ on October 10, 2007, 06:32:43 AM

Im not to sure angela... But i hope your pain eases so you don't need to take anything.  :cuddle;

Amanda
xxoo

Title: Re: Pain Meds and Kidney Problems.
Post by: lola on October 10, 2007, 10:16:53 AM

Otto has been on pain meds after having his hips replaced and he did fine, but they always checked what would be safe with th transplant team first.

Title: Re: Pain Meds and Kidney Problems.
Post by: angela515 on October 10, 2007, 07:00:21 PM

Yeah, my transplant team knows what I am on b/c they are the one prescribing it... so i  guess its ok. .:)

Title: Re: Pain Meds and Kidney Problems.
Post by: Romona on October 10, 2007, 07:10:10 PM

I don't think people know how much damage Ibuprphen can do to their kidneys. I think they think because it is over the counter it is safe.
I tell everyone to stay away from it if they can.

Quote from: angela515 on October 10, 2007, 07:00:21 PM

Yeah, my transplant team knows what I am on b/c they are the one prescribing it... so i guess its ok. .:)

I wish you didn't have pain.  :grouphug;