Update on Mum

[reggie11]

I finally managed to get a flight and I'm at the airport waiting to board. About 40 minutes ago we got the results of the various X-rays and CT scans. Thankfully her ribs are not broken but she does have a fractured sternum from the seatbelt. She had a very old car so there were no airbags. Apparently she has quite substantial bruising which is only going to worsen over the next three to four days.

She's resting relatively comfortably even though the hospital staff are being dicks about pain relief. She's allergic to codeine and oxycodone makes her violently ill so all they are giving her is acetaminophen which just isn't good enough. I would imagine there must be some other options but they are not giving her any.

Thank you for all of your messages. I'll check in when I can. Boarding has been called so I've gotta go.

Comments

[big-heart-june.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh :(( I missed your earlier post :(( I'm SO sorry! have a safe flight out, bb, and I hope your mum starts feeling better soon. Ouchies :(( hope you manage to get her pain medication sorted 'cause there's no need whatsoever for her to be hurting. sending her many healing vibes and both of you all my love ♥♥

[lady-emebalia.livejournal.com]

At least some good news. The broken sternum and the bruises will hurt like hell but they're going to heal.
There are other options for the pain, I hope she gets what she needs soon. But I think what she needs the most right now, is you.
Best wishes for both of you.

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

That is good to hear.

Fractured sternum, ouch! But it could have been so much worse, so although I'm sad she had the accident, I'm glad she escaped without apocalyptic injuries.

In the hospital staff's defense, they're not being dicks so much as just not having many options, as (a), at this point, they probablly don't want to give her narcotics because they're worried about respiratory issues, and (b) so many of the "good" painkillers are either in the codeine or oxycodone family, whch your Mum cannot take. *mom was a nurse*

Have a safe flight, lady, and know that my thoughts are with you and your Mum. ♥

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness she is (relatively) ok - it sounds like it could have been so much worse. What a horrible shock for you though - I hope you will feel better once you have seen her and talked to her, and made sure she is comfortable.
Lots of hugs to you and best wishes to your Mum for a speedy recovery.

[zara-zee.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you got a flight! And hope you're able to get your mum's pain medication sorted out quickly. Thoughts with you and your mum. xx

[hunenka.livejournal.com]

Sending lots of love and strength to both you and your mum!

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Oh hun! I missed that news. :(( My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. *hugs*

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the update, I'm pleased you got a flight and in sure both you and your mum will feel better once you get to see her. I hope they can sort out some effective pain medication too. **hugs**

[herminekurotowa.livejournal.com]

There was a little angel watching over your mom, it could have been much worse. Surely, she's in good hands now and will be well soon.

Don't forget to take care of yourself, too, dear!

[somer.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I am SO sorry. Hope you landed safely by now and that something can be done with the medication *hugs*

[trishabooms.livejournal.com]

A horrible and painful experience for your mum and a nightmare, I'm sure, for you. The upside is that it could have been so much worse.

I sympathise completely with the painkiller problem; I'm allergic to both ibuprofen based painkillers and anything that contains codeine. There are effective alternatives though and I'm shocked that the hospital haven't prescribed something more effective.

Good wishes to your mum for a full and speedy recovery and to you because there's nothing worse than that feeling when the ones you love are hurting.

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

There are other options, god this pisses me off, fucking nazi hospital staff. ask about Oromorph *hugs* I'm so glad she's not seriously injured, I've been thinking about you and her all day. *hugs* Be safe and hug her, gently, from me ♥

[cillab42.livejournal.com]

I missed the earlier posts,but I hope you have a safe flight and that your mom is okay. I know that you're going to worry until you actually see her. *hugs*

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

OMG, Hunny *hugs you tight* You must be so relieved that she is okay. Thank goodness you can get out to see her. I know you're gonna be worried but please take care of yourself.
Pain relief is tricky with lung stuff. She's gonna be uncomfortable but I can imagine they don't want to risk her lung function deteriorating.
Know that we're all thinking of you and sending get wells to you mom! ♥ xxx

[sailorhathor.livejournal.com]

What about morphine and hydrocodone? I work for a health insurance company so I know everyone's all eeeeek about giving out hydrocodone since the DEA came up with all these new rules about dispensing it, but it is a really good pain killer. Especially in conjunction with acetaminophen.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

What news on your mum's progress? Hope she is recovering...?