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At 01:06 30/04/96 -0400, Camilla Flintermann wrote: >Re: Demerol--I'm not a fan, myself, since an experience (as a non-PDer) >in hospital after breaking a leg. The nurses relieved my pain every night >or oftener with Demerol, always shooting me in the same spot on my thigh, >and thsat spot was totally NUMB for a year afterwards! Pretty powerful >stuff!If you have it, at least vary the location :-( >Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter,77/+6+ Oxford,OH <[log in to unmask]> > In 1972 ( before PD) after having a thoracotomy, I was given Demerol injections for pain. It caused hallucinations - I thought I was in the morgue and men were coming to get me, and I yelled and screamed all night. The nurses were really impressed. The next day I was given Demerol in pill form and became violently sick to my stomach. Another gold star from the nurses! In 1989 I had a hysterectomy and my gynaecologist chose morphine for pain because of my previous experience with Demerol. It was wonderful. After each injection, I became very warm and went to sleep. Needless to say, I am not a fan of Demerol either. In 1993 I was diagnosed with PD, though I now know I was showing symptoms for at least 3 years and probably more. Because I take Eldepryl, I wear a Medic Alert bracelet which indicates Demerol is not to be given. As to how morphine would act now that I am on PD medications, I don't know. Keep well, Judith