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Over Medicated?
Sent to Health Experts October 01 11:47 PM

The E.R. over medicated my mother when she went in because of back pain that was diagnosed as sciatica. That was Friday night and it is now late Sunday night, she is still having trouble waking up or responding to any questions she is asked. Is it possible that the pain medication is still in her system causing her to not wake up completely?

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October 1 11:49 PM (1 minute and 37 seconds later)
         
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Yes, I suppose it is possible. That said, it seems too long for me for her to still be so sedated. I highly recommend taking her back to the ER for further investigation. It's better to be safe than sorry in this situation.

Kerry



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October 2 12:14 AM (25 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kerry's Post: I'm sorry I was unclear, she is still in the hospital, they don't know why she hasn't woke up yet either. I just don't know what else it could possibly be.
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