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Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“It’s Going To Hurt Like Hell. Take Advil.”
“It’s going to hurt like hell. Take Advil.” – OB to mother, when the mother asked what she should do for the imminent miscarriage.
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Ewww. I really can’t think of anything better to say. Just ewww. It seems like such a power trip for me. Like this woman isn’t already terrified. I get this impression this was said with a bit of sadistic glee. “It’s going to hurt like hell”? What a disrespectful, casual way for a medical PROFESSIONAL to explain that, in addition to the emotional pain this woman is experiencing, she may also have to endure some intense physical pain. Eff you OB. Truly, eff you.
I’m so sorry for your loss OP. And I’m sorry you were treated in such a callous manner in a very emotional time.
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How about an RX for something better/more effective? Also, in case the m/c doesn’t happen – advil is not recommended in pregnancy! I thought I was going to m/c my son and took ibuprofen out of fear – Nurse later told me not to take that…Tylenol is better.
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ok since advil only just works on period cramps i doubt it would do much for a miscarriage, i had a very early miscarriage (as in the day after the positive test) and that was still more painful than a regular period and cos i was still breastfeeding my first i could only take paracetemol unless i wanted to head to the doctor which i did not
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Trisha Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 1:08 pm (Quote)
Advil works on more than just period cramps. I have had 6 miscarriages, and Advil was the only thing given to me; worked fine for me (at least enough to take the edge off the physical pain). Paracetemol isn’t recommended during breastfeeding – ibuprofen is better.
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Claire Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 2:15 pm (Quote)
Paracetamol isn’t recommended during breastfeeding? news to me, have always had it prescribed after delivery..
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Trisha Reply:
June 2nd, 2012 at 2:20 pm (Quote)
Both ibuprofen and paracetamol will cross into breastmilk, but the concentration is less with ibuprofen. Neither one are even close to being dangerous levels that cross through, but in the US it’s preferred that a breastfeeding mom take ibuprofen instead. Sorry for the confusion. It all made sense in my head before I hit reply, but didn’t make much sense once it posted.
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Laura Reply:
June 3rd, 2012 at 8:27 am (Quote)
I think this varies by where you are in the US, the recommendation I got was to use either as needed. I would think Tylenol would be better the first six months purely because baby’s not supposed to have ibuprofen before then, but apparently the amount that crosses isn’t significant enough to recommend the mother not taking it.
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Vanessa had this to say,
Jun 2, 2012 @ 7:50 am (Quote)
Sorry but If it’s really going to hurt like hell, I doubt Advil will cut it. How about something a little stronger, I thought you really love to wave that prescription pad around!
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Details Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 6:49 am (Quote)
He might as well have said, “It is going to hurt like hell, eat chocolate.” Nothing OTC is going to do a thing if it is really going to hurt like hell. I would rather he said it COULD get really painful in which case I will give you an Rx for (anything with a real kick to it) but try Advil, Motrin, Tylenol (whichever one causes the least problems as far a clotting) first. Don’t take Aspirin because I know that causes clotting problems. And give some advice on what to do with the body and other products of conception and follow up care to make sure there is nothing retained. “What you should do for an imminent miscarraige” is a little more detailed than just take Advil and it will probably hurt. And hurt like hell is only going to induce stress and guarentee that it hurts like hell. That kind of thing should not be said.
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ive been reading plenty of these posts and i am sorry for all these women who’ve been traumatized in the name of medicine. you cant trust these doctors and hospitals. they are heartless drones in white coats and care about money more than their work and see patients as numbers and not a human with emotions.it truely is just a buisness for some of these doctors and nurses. theyre so desensitized its sick.
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I just had miscarriage 3days ago. Since then bleeding has slow down but still have this cramps. Is it okay to take ibprophen for my cramps?
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K Reply:
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:29 am (Quote)
I would say try it but be cautious. If your bleeding picks up I would discontinue the ibuprofen and switch to acetaminophen.
The above is not medical advice; it is the opinion of the poster. Always consult a doctor before starting a pain medication.
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“Unfortunately there isn’t a whole lot you can do. I suggest you go home and have a glass of wine, or I can prescribe a mild tranquilizer to help you get some rest. It’s most likely going to be very painful physically as well as emotionally, and I recommend Advil to take the edge off. I’m so very sorry for your loss. When you’re ready, I have information about support groups for people who’ve experienced the loss of a pregnancy.”. There, fixed it for you. OP- I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been through two miscarriages, and know how heartbreaking they are.
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