I've had a broken rib twice in my life along with a broken shoulder and that was nothing compared to this pain. As I said I don't know what kind of painkiller they put me on after the morphine pump was removed, I just know that it did help but it's all a fog to me as I don't remember much about that time.

I'm now a believer that it never hurts to ask just for your education. I don't think that would be pushing it too far if the doctor understands that you want his opinion to compare to your thoughts on the matter. A good doctor would not be offended by the fact that you need all the knowledge you can get.

You know that any and all information we can get helps us understand these illnesses a little better if that's possible.

Becky