I recently fractured my left humerus and
am now in a sling for 6 weeks. The pain is
unbearable.
Pain meds don't even seem to work. But my
problem is that I have gained over 5
pounds in the last 9 days. I know I have
had to be totally inactive but my appetite
has left me. I am actually eating less now
than I did before the accident. Clothes
that I got into last week now don't even
come close to fitting. I don't understand.
Anybody got any answers?
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mominashoe
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Posted: 03-25-08 15:05pm
Five pounds isn't too much to be concerned
about. We have a normal fluctuation in
water weight that we as women can get.
Also, did you have an operation on your
arm or were you hospitalized? If you had
an IV drip, the saline solution in those
bags make you retain water, so it will
take a couple weeks for that to get out of
your system. It can also be a side effect
of your medication.
Constant pain can make you lose your
appetite, especially if you are the one
that has to get your own food. Maybe
there is another medication that you can
take that will work better than the one
you are taking. I'm sure your doctor will
be able to help you with that.
Pain meds don't even seem to work. But my
problem is that I have gained over 5
pounds in the last 9 days. I know I have
had to be totally inactive but my appetite
has left me. I am actually eating less now
than I did before the accident. Clothes
that I got into last week now don't even
come close to fitting. I don't understand.
Anybody got any answers?
