I'm going to get a Paragard IUD in a few weeks, and was told that because i've never had children, it'll be particularly painful.  I found two prescriptions in my medicine cabinet for vicodin and lortab (for all I know they could be the same thing).  Would either of these help with the insertion pain?  If so, how long beforehand should they be taken?
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From my own experience and a couple friends' experiences, it does hurt quite a bit (imagine your worst menstrual cramps tripled), but the pain only lasts a couple days. The first period or two afterwards can also be pretty bad. My friends and I found that all we needed for the pain was a higher dosage of ibuprofen (600-800 mg instead of the usual 200 mg dose we'd take for cramps). Other painkillers like Vicodin and Lortab might also do the trick, but I'd be surprised if you needed anything that serious.
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ok first are you peeing blood?second did they give you anti-biotics to prevent infection? when i had mine put in they gave me anti-biotics to prevent infection and they also set me up with a follow up appointment 3-4 weeks later.some of what your saying does sound normal.i bleed for a few days after i had mine put in and i had cramping.from my experience i would say dont worry unless if you are in so much pain you cant take it.the thing is there is something new in your body and it will take some time for your body to adjust it.i had mine done in june of this year and im just starting to get used to it.so give it some time and make a follow up appointment.
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I have seen it be prescribed as late as 5 days, but at that point (or at 4 days, for that matter) it's pretty ineffective.  The Copper-T IUD is a form of emergency contraception that can be used 5-7 days after unprotected sex, but it is typically fairly hard to find a physician who will insert it in time.  It can't hurt to ask.. pay a visit to your local Planned Parenthood!
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Myomectomy or myolosis (surgical removal/resection of the fibroids), uterine artery embolization (blockage of the blood supply to the fibroids), hysteroscopic resection (surgical resection), GnRH agonist drug treatment (drug therapy with Lupron Depot...I'd rather suffer daily all the days of my life from the worst crippling pelvic pain than be subjected to that horrendous, miserable drug again but that's just me).  Good luck to you and feel better.
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The shot!!!  I love the shot!  I only have to remember it every three months and after a year I was period and cramp free!!  It is extremely effective!  I can not take hormone based birth control so this really was the only option other than condoms.  Since my fiance does not like to wear condoms, this was my only option.  I was in your boat once upon a time.  My older is son is going to be 3 in March and my younger son is going to be 2 in June!
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advil or tylenol is what i was recommended.  didn't completely relieve the pain, but it helped to ease it.
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You need to bring this to attention of your physician and I can;t believe that your pharmacy has not caught on to this.  Most physicians also will realize when a patient begins to overuse their daily doses and if your physician has never brought this over usage to your attention than I suggest you speak to him and let him know what predicament you are in.  I took pain medications for many years and I became addicted and no one saw it around me.  It is the most painful of all things I ever had to do because I was diagnosed with a disease and I needed that relief.  It has been almost 6 years and I havent treated my pain with anything but advil, tylenol and the odd pain pill given to me by the hospital when I deem necessary.  I took over 100 prescibed pain pills a week.  It wasn't until I had pain that I was medicating myself for that almost killed me and sent me into emergency surgery that I realized what I had done.  You need to get help!  If you don't get help, you will only need more and one day, you won't get them.  You risk your own life each day by what you are doing.  If you take it for that pain that it wasn't precribed for it will hurt you.  And if your pain doesn't seem better, you will need more and eventually, your body won't tolerate it and you will have to move on to another pain medication.  It may take away your pain and give you that euphoric "everything feels good" sensation...but it won't in time.
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Actually it is Ok for you to take some over the counter pain med before your appointment as long as you follow the proper dose direction mentioned on the bottle. It does not interact with the local anesthesia. Make sure you take it with food and an 8oz. glass of water. Aleve also decreases inflammation as does aspirin and having it in your system as you are getting root cannal helps with your post operation healing and decrease your discomfort.
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I AM 33 ALSO AND HAD A FULL LAST YEAR.  THERE IS A BIT OF PAIN WITH THIS AND SOME BLEEDING.  I WAS SORE FOR ABOUT 1 AND HALF WEEKS AFTER MINE.  THEY USUALLY GIVE YOU PAIN MEDS TO CONTROL THE PAIN.  I FOUND THAT MOTRIN HELPED ALOT WITH THE PAIN.  STAY ON TOP OF YOUR PAIN.  DONT LET IT GET TO THE POINT OF NO RETURN.  I WENT NO HORMONES FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND THEN FIGURED OUT THAT WASNT THE KEY FOR ME.  I NOW TAKE HORMONES AND FEEL BETTER.  NOT QUITE SO TIRED AND IRRITABLE.  GOOD LUCK.
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There are tablets which you can take which aren't hormone based but which help to decrease the flow and the pain.\n\nMefenamic Acid is an anti-prostaglandin (prostaglandins cause the pain during your period) and you take it for a few days before your period is due and for the first couple of days of your period. It help reduce the pain, and also over time reduces the amount of blood loss.\n\nTranexamic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic and is used to reduce blood flow. \n\nBoth tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid can be used together to reduce blood flow during a period. However, the best thing really is to go onto the birth control pill - it dramatically reduces bleeding and pain.\n\nAlso, since your periods are irregular, it may be worth speaking to your doctor about having blood tests done, or possibly an ultrasound to see whether you may have something like PCOS.
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I believe that lortab contains acetaminophen and codeine. The first of the two active ingredients can be found in most over the counter pain relievers i.e. Tylenol....and is not commonly among the drugs tested for in a urinalysis. The other is the problem codeine can stay in the system up to thirty days in some cases and as little as 48 hrs in other cases. This depends on the many factors including weight and diet. My suggestion be honest and tell the testing facility the truth....also drink plenty and i emphasize this plenty of water. It will help your body rid itself of any remaining codeine a little quicker if you are well hydrated. Think of it this way...more water more urine less codeine! Hope this helps.
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Sorry you're in pain.  Give the Vicodin time to work.  It is extremely effective in relieving dental pain.  I can sympathize - just had 26 teeth pulled on 5/5.  Vicodin is a narcotic, and is opiate based, so be careful with how much you take.  If you're not accustomed to taking opiate based analgesics, one should do you fine for four to six hours.  It should take effect between 20 min to an hour after you take it.  Good luck.
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I have also experienced the same accompanied by a sharp pain in one side.  I'm a few years older than you and have 3 kids but mine started in high school and came back years later.  Being on the pill helps because it prevents you from ovulating and evens out hormone levels (usually the cause). \n\nAnother thing it may be is mild endometriosis.  Don't panic.  Many women have some variation of this and don't even have symptoms.  Others have it severely and they need it removed surgically.  Your doctor can tell by ultrasound or exploratory surgery if it's endometriosis and if you need it removed.  This is when cells that are supposed to form in the uterus to be shed later (period) actually overproduce and attatch in other areas and cause pain.  It's very common and usually can be controlled using synthetic hormones in birth control pills.\n\nI feel for you because I hurt so bad at one point that I thought I was going to pass out.  See your doctor and ask about being put on the pill first.  If it doesn't help, insist that they do an ultrasound.  Most of what I have found out about female pain indicates a hormonal embalance so I hope this advice helps!
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I have an IUD, and decided to go through the procedure after long and thorough reading into it, online, and asking my friend doctor, friends with IUD's etc....... \n+ if an IUD is put by a professional, then i wouldn't be worried.\nDo your research and don't listen to inexperienced people out there....
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Its always a good thing to know whats being put into your body.\n\nI had two.  The first time they only gave me pain tablets after, the second time nothing.  It was bloody sore.\n\nThey probably gave you some sort of calming stuff.
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call your doctor to see if he/she can prescribe you something for the pain, if not than i think you should call or go to the emergency room if the pain get's to bad also there is some spray at the drug store you can ask the pharmacist about and it works wonders!instant relief, i used it after i had my babies.
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iud is a coil,best to get advice from dr i think...