You are absolutely right about the PTSD from under-treated pain. I experienced classic PTSD symptoms after a myomectomy. Upon being hospitalized, the treatment team insisted that the "dynamics of the anesthesia" were the cause of the trauma. I was also surprised and disappointed that the postoperative pain relief was only twelve tablets of Tylenol #3. I attributed this to the fact that the intern who issued the prescription at time of discharge after surgery was MALE, and probably thought pelvic pain is supposed to occur, anyway. In other words, women in pain are no big deal. Or, at least this is the impression he left me.
You are absolutely right about the PTSD from under-treated pain. I experienced classic PTSD symptoms after a myomectomy. Upon being hospitalized, the treatment team insisted that the "dynamics of the anesthesia" were the cause of the trauma. I was also surprised and disappointed that the postoperative pain relief was only twelve tablets of Tylenol #3. I attributed this to the fact that the intern who issued the prescription at time of discharge after surgery was MALE, and probably thought pelvic pain is supposed to occur, anyway. In other words, women in pain are no big deal. Or, at least this is the impression he left me.
sounds awful sorry you went through that
What a well-reasoned and personal piece Peter. Kudos to you for successfully getting through that accident and then helping others.
Patty Straus
Thank you!!