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<p>Am I the only one who does not think that the narcotics are necessary (or even desirable, considering the digestive upset and potential addiction issues) after oral surgery?</p>
<p>My daughter didn’t have any vomiting. Don’t think she had anything with codeine though, that seems to be the problem for some.
I also don’t think there is anything wrong with taking dr prescribed pain medication after surgery. Pain relief helps the patient to rest, which helps them to heal.</p>
<p>If you have addiction concerns, then you need to discuss with your dr, but in most cases I don’t think anyone is going to be on the meds for any length of time.</p>
<p>I hadn’t taken any meds last night before I went to sleep. I woke up three hours later because my jaw hurt so much. I took what they prescribed, felt better an hour later and went back to sleep. It really depends - I’m not doped up on pills but I have been taking some as needed.</p>
<p>In my case as I mentioned the vomiting was because of pain, not medication. I’ve been lucky to have no ill reactions to any pain meds.</p>
<p>My warning about vomiting was being mindful of anything that can cause such a reaction. For one prone to such severe cramps as I am that cause vomiting, one does need to maintain that pain level to tolerable point so vomiting doesn’t occur.</p>
<p>Meds are fine if directions are followed and you know how you react to them. I don’t see them as harmful if used responsibly.</p>
<p>DS had his wisdom teeth removed this morning. It was uncomplicated, done by the dentist (not oral surgeon) and there was one that was a little tricky, but no real problems. He had IV sedation, which made for some amusement for me afterwards - he was a little loopy. This afternoon, he did say that he remembers being in the car on the way home, but has no memory of how he got to the car. He’s eaten some yogurt, mashed potatoes and applesauce and seems to be doing pretty well; he’s still icing on and off and has gauze in, but it all seems good. Thanks for all the good advice!</p>
<p>Glad to hear it went well! I was a little loopy when I came to as well… I asked my boyfriend to marry me like 50 times. I only remember the last 25. Oops. 
It’s good that he’s eating! That will help with the jaw stiffness and make any meds he needs easier to take. </p>
<p>My sister had hers out this morning and it’s a bit of a horror story. Four extremely impacted teeth, complicated surgery… and apparently she was awake. The doctors are denying it. She was supposed to be under IV sedation but was screaming and trying to run out in recovery because she was so upset-- this is a 19 year old. Doctors insist she was out, but I don’t think I believe it. I am hoping she won’t cause complications with all her carrying on, she’s been home a few hours now and is beligerent. At least that part sounds like a side effect of the drugs but she was deeply distraught after the procedure.</p>
<p>Emaheevul07>. My D had the IV sedation also. She took a while to come out of it and we had to wait in the office about 20 min until they felt she could walk. On the walk to the car she was pretty unsteady and I was nervous that she would fall. She had no memory of anything until later that day. The only thing she said later was that she thought she woke up and everyone looked blue, then she fell back asleep. If your sister had that type of reaction I would assume that they hadn’t given her enough sedation or at least not for long enough. Many of my D’s friends had theirs out with IV sedation and they all had similar experiences to my D’s. My D actually told me on the ride home that she would do it again it felt so good (obviously she was still numb and loopy). </p>
<p>I feel so bad for your sister. What a nightmare!!!</p>
<p>Emaheevul07 That sounds like something i did when i was younger. A dentist tried to sedate me with some medication like stuff because i had to have a lot of teeth pulled. I have no memory of the incident but I freaked out (bawling and whatnot. I think i was 10 then) and my mom said no way and we went home.</p>
<p>Emajeevul07, ice dragon- My sister went through a similarly traumatizing surgery. The surgeon told her that she’d be out for her extractions, but as they were gassing her she asked when she’d be asleep. The nurse said, “Oh, we don’t do that here,” and S panicked in the chair. She remembers cursing the doctors and nurses out during the extractions! I’m getting mine out on Friday (I will be completely asleep!), but I strongly suggest that anyone looking for a surgeon does his/her research, and to make sure that you are on the same page with your doctor. I’m very scared, but at least I’ll be out cold!</p>