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Did he say DIE????
Posted By Michelle on February 22, 2008
Why, yes he did folks…. I’ve had a busy few days with doctor appointments and sleeping off this cold/flu bug. OK, the title of this post refers to my visit with my chronic pain management doc. He has always said some really random and un-pc things, but this one caught me by surprise. He even slipped in a really tacky reference to Heath Ledger. Here’s how it went…
ME: Yes, I can tell the fentanyl is doing something, I still feel the burn in my legs but it feels muffled. ( I know, I don’t explain things very well)
DOC: OK, well the patch you have on now is a starter dose. So we’ll go up to 50mcg/hr. But I want you to know, YOU COULD DIE.
ME: silent stare, speechless
DOC: Right, so, for the first day or so you should have someone watching you.
ME: Did you say die?
DOC: Right.
ME: Okayy, um, that’s scary. So how should I take my pills then, should I cut down to 1 instead of 3 in the morning so I WON’T DIE.
DOC: No, no, you don’t want to do that. You would probably go into withdrawal.
ME: sigh.
DOC: Alrighty then. (As he’s getting up and walking out the door with me behind him) You’re on a pretty mighty cocktail. We don’t want another Heath Ledger on our hands. (Medical Assistants all look up at me) See you in a month!
I left the office scared to death of my new patch and my impending doom, and also feeling like a drug abuser. Mighty cocktail… not my fault I am in pain 24/7. And he is the one who prescribes the mighty cocktail. It’s not like I even want to take any of this. I would prefer to rewind 2 years and have my old life back…no pain, no illness, no references to Heath Ledger.
This is a great story and one that i can completely relate to! I feel as if it happened to me a few years ago. It’s a powerful medication! I got these little lollipops of it. Odd - but they were awesome! I am truly grateful I have not needed them in 8 months! - Sasha
PS- I forgot to ask but was wondering if you could add me to your blogroll? Hope so. Thanks!
Hey Sasha,
Thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you haven’t needed it either for 8 months, stay well
Michelle
And yes! I added you to my blogroll, I really enjoy reading your blog.
take care and be well,
Michelle