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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 03:46 PM
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I think I took too many painkillers.
I have a knee problem that acts up ever so often because of my running routine. I have been prescribed a non-narcotic but the pain just wouldn't go away so I took way more than the prescribed amount. I think my liver is in for it because after looking at the drug description, it has a ton of acetamenophin. Yikes. Oh well. I'll cut back tomorrow and drink plenty of liquids today. Not asking for advice so mods don't close the thread.
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Maine Mary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 03:50 PM
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1. Noooo!
Call your doc and if he/she is not in, call your pharmacist. Tell them everything you told us here. You may be fine but let the pro's determine that. We want you to be ok!
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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:23 PM
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2. Thanks.
I've got a call in to my doctor. I'm expecting a call back later on today.
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catmandu57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:24 PM
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3. I thought the room was melting on you
The last time I od'd on pain killers that's what I did sat in a chair and turned to jello for hours. Try diluting them with water and flushing your system.
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Loonman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:26 PM
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4. Don't drink any booze, for a while
Your liver will shut down faster than a Krispy Kreme shop in Boston.
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MissB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:49 PM
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9. Yeah.
There is nothing like being a forced teetotaler for several months. As I said further down the thread, I had to abstain from alcohol for 3 months after taking too many tylenol.
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:27 PM
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5. I'm glad you already called your doctor.
Whatever you do - Don't drink any alcohol!

I'm sorry your knee is hurting.
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Maine Mary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 06:12 PM
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11. Hi Joan
Edited on Thu Dec-22-05 06:13 PM by Maine Mary
I'm writting since every-time I say hi to you elsewhere it's deleted. All is forgiven on this end I hope you feel the same. :hug:


BTW go back to whatever you were doing folks, and remain calm .... :evilgrin: Just a brief thread hijack
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 06:23 PM
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13. Hi Mary.
Can we start over again.

I don't know of any reason why we can't just be friends.

Okay?

BTW ~ I wish you a very happy holiday.
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Maine Mary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 06:33 PM
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14. I'd like that!
And if I don't see you online again, Happy Holidays to you too!!!
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better :-)
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 06:51 PM
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15. I'm looking forward to it.


Marry Christmas Maine Mary.
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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:35 PM
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6. Drink water
You need to flush out your liver.

Also ask the doctor for stronger painkillers so you don't have to take as many (and as a result taking less acetominophen)
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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 06:05 PM
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10. I feel
fine if not a bit woosy and I am not yellow but I and do have a bit a nausea, but it is my fault. My doctor called and told me to drink plenty of water but the liver damage would probably only happen after long term abuse of the drug. He told me to call in if I feel "strange" tomorrow.
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MissB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:48 PM
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7. Eeks.
Gah. I once took way too many tylenol. I couldn't drink for 3 months to balance the effect it had on my liver. I had my liver rechecked every three weeks or so.

I'm not going to give you painkiller advice- but definitely talk to the doc about alternatives.
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 04:49 PM
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8. Yeah- I think you better give me the rest.. oh...NON-narcotic...forget it
:P
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-22-05 06:17 PM
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12. Sorry about your knee
Hope you recover soon!
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