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Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

I am on the patch now. I have a 9 lb dog who often licks me for a long time where i have arthritis pain

Can she absorb the med from me this way and die-stop breathing? Thx

Posted by Pocono Lyme (Member # 5939) on :

What a sweet pup trying to ease your pain.
She didn't forget you one bit. [Smile]

I would ask a pharmacist to be sure but I highly doubt she would absorb it.

That is as long as a patch hadn't been in the place where she licks. You want to make sure that she or anyone doesn't come in contact with the side of the patch that goes on your skin.

Good hand washing after removing and replacing the patch would also be necessary. Applying it to a place on your body that is covered is best to avoid another coming in contact.

Be sure to dispose of in a way so no one could come in contact. A small zipped sandwich baggie or such.

That would protect animals that would rummage through trash and trash collectors.

Remember to avoid grapefruit, macrolide antibiotics and antifungals.

Also if you develop a fever, you need to notify your doctor as the Fentanyl will be absorbed more quickly and can cause you serious issues.

Heating pads or other external sources of heat to the patch is also something to avoid.

Hope this helps.
Enjoy that sweet little healer.
God bless.

Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

Wow-no one mentioned grapefruit etc. I normally take antifungals...the nurse that was here just said she wouldnt get sickfrom the licking

The one thing i have needed nursing for was helping with stockings but this nurse says they dont do that evev tho i have an order for it

Posted by Pocono Lyme (Member # 5939) on :

It wouldn't have killed the nurse to help you with the stockings. They can be a bear to put on someone else.

They're tough to put on yourself too.

You might get a home health aid? They should help you with the stockings. If not, call either your doc or the home health agency to ask how you can get help.

Posted by Pocono Lyme (Member # 5939) on :

I forgot.

I don't know how functional you are but a little trick to make it easier with the stockings.

Roll them down until only the toes of the stocking isn't inside out. Put them on your toes and work them up.

You want to try and make sure there are no wrinkles.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

So glad you are home, kayak! [hi]

Did Etta do back flips?

Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

i asked and in the rehab it was a nursing job to put on the stockings before i got out of bed but i often didnt get them til late in day cuz they were so busy

rehab sent script for home nurse to do it...she says it is not on their job description.

home health aides are not allowed to do it. i think PT or OT is.

i will call primary and surgeon monday. it was surgeon that ordered them originally and it is day 16 or something after surg and i have never had them. my leg is blown up...my foot looks like and engorged tick...thats all i can think of when i look at it...with my toes being the tick legs...

this nurse also changed bandage on incision even tho it didnt have to be changed for 4 days. she put on one that couldnt get wet. she took off one that could get wet. now i cant have a shower.

this home care place is the only one my ins(aetna) takes...no choices...but they write on all these papers "i chose them"

i think all this is the result of the economy stuff. now teachers and nurses have to take care of way more ppl for way less pay and benefits...

in medical they just plain lie...tell you this agenecy will do such and such when they dont. so the patient loses and the medical place gets away without giving service

Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :

I read recently that compression stockings don't really do all that much.

So maybe you don't need to be upset about not wearing them.

Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

i am elevating and exercising it and it is huge...any other ideas on how to get rid of this i have never had it before

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

I don't know, but be sure to call those doctors on Monday!

Posted by Annthenurse (Member # 5118) on :

I am a home healthcare nurse. If I had a patient who needed stockings put on, I would do it. However, nurses don't visit daily. Try the suggestion that Poco lyme suggested. Sounds like she has some experience. The swelling is not likely to be due to the stockings not being on. Probably edema and you need to be on a diuretic.