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Pain relief during down reg

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Hello,

Im on day 7 of down reg with buserelin. I am having the worst pain with my bleed as I suffer with stage 4 endometriosis. Cocodamol is not even touching the sides of the pain .. what is safe to take at this point in my ivf cycle? My clinic is closed weekends 😔

Thank you so much in advance xxx

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I would have thought that cocodamol is probably the strongest thing you can take during ivf treatment, I know were advised not to take any anti inflammatories. Would a hot water bottle help? I really hope it eases soon xx

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Hi Emma_16x. Best to check with a doctor, but definitely no anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen. Make sure the Co-codamol doesn’t constipate you which would add to your discomfort. Hope you soon feel better. Diane

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Emma_16x in reply to DianeArnold

My endometriosis nurse prescribed me oral morphine which i normally take one 5ml dose during a bad flare and thats the only thing that helps, tried checking with my local pharmacy but they said take ibuprofen and i know i read not to take anti inflammatory like you said. Will oral morphine solution be ok for one night? Thank you so much for replying

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK in reply to Emma_16x

Bit late with reply, but occasional morphine should be ok. Diane

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Emma_16x in reply to DianeArnold

Thanks Diane,

I took 5mls last night and my pain has eased completly thank you have a lovely sunday!

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Thank you for your advice. Unfortunatly our IVF clinic is closed weekends so had noone to call, I have my heat pad on full and normally reach for the naproxen but know this isnt reccomended with IVF. X

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK in reply to Emma_16x

Hope the pad helps, you poor thing. Keep off the naproxen if pos. see what clinic says in the morning. Thinking of you. Diane

Hi Emma, i’m the same. I got stage 4 endometriosis, rheumatoid and SLE. If all flare ups together I don’t know what to do. My GP has prescribed cocodamol 30/500 for me to take but ususaully it doesn’t touch my pain. Not looking forward for AF to arrive 😞

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Emma_16x in reply to

Oh bless you! The pain really is something else isnt it! Since my surgery i have been lucky to escape daily pain just flare up on my period! Hopefully my down reg will settle it now. Wishing you all the luck 💖

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