Posted by EscherDementian on October 10, 2003, at 23:46:45
In reply to Re: careful of the acetaminophen level!! » KimberlyDi, posted by Viridis on October 10, 2003, at 22:54:34
Thank you Viridis.
I am one who has to avoid acetaminophen among other things because of possible compromise to my liver. i am also fatally allergic to aspirin.
It has been a frustration from time to time over the years, when, in an emergengy room or immed. care clinic i am looked at suspiciously as a narcotic seeker when i give above info. about myself. Usually i take the codiene-acetaminophen tabs they offer and don't bother to say anything anymore, until i can see my own MD.
i've learned to choose and quantify my poisons for minimal harm vs benefit.Sadly, the pain meds or opiate derivs that are not mixed with acetaminophen have a bad reputation because of their use by narcotic seekers, and it makes it difficult to get them perscribed for the situations/patients they were intended for, in an immediate-care but non critical trauma.
OK, i'm done ragging.
Escher
Oh- P.S.
Yippieee, Media and Mr. Rush Limbaugh.
okay, NOW i'm done ragging.
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