What are the short and long term effects of acute morphine poisoning with administration of naloxone?

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I have been to several sites with this question, trying to learn as much as I can and understand what is going on.

One day post-op for neck surgery on C3,4,7 & T1 with titanium cage enclosure plus removal of multiple bone spurs on spine (front and back incisions), my husband was rushed to SICU due to acute morphine poisoning because of PCA by Proxy (his mother).

His resuscitation required three different attempts with three different medications, the first one being Naloxone. My husband was in SICU for 5 days and endured horrible withdrawals.

Why did he have withdrawals? What are possible complications of acute morphine poisoning? He has been discharged from the hospital, his neurosurgeon is reluctant to prescribe anything to effectively manage his pain. He is also experiencing night terrors when he dozes, but has insomnia.

Any information about acute morphine poisoning, and the antidotes, and the after effects of both will be greatly appreciated.
WOW - PCA overdose by proxy. Never thought I'd hear of that! PCA stands for "Patient Controlled Analgesia", not "Patient's MOM".

The problem with any opiate overdose is that it suppresses the breathing drive in the brain control center. As long as his oxygen levels didn't go down AND STAY DOWN for a prolonged period, there really isn't any long term damage to morphine overdose.

Naloxone reverses the effects of morphine, so a side-effect of Naloxone is acute morphine withdrawl. You can't really adjust the Naloxone dose to just reverse a little of the morphine.

Probably now he's just having problems with pain control since the docs are worried about another overdose, this time with oral medications.  (+ info)

How much tuna would one have to eat to get mercury poisoning?

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My mom says if I eat too much tuna I'll get mercury poisoning. Is this true, or a myth? I imagine you'd have to eat 100's of pounds of the stuff before you got sick.
Well first off, tuna is a very healthy food. For you to get mercury poisoning you would have to eat more then your body weight in one sitting. You will get sick from the amount of food before you get from the mercury. Its just a wives tale your mom is probably just exaggerating. I say keep up with the sea food, its healthier then most other meats and with the omega-3 fatty acids they are super good for your health and heart. Hope this helped :)  (+ info)

How can I cure a poisoning curse without western doctors?

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I think I was the victim of a poisoning curse. I'm feeling very weak, I lost my appetite several days ago, and have very bad aches. I don't believe in doctors what should I do? Would it be ok for me to eat the contents of a Brita water filter so the charcoal could filter out the toxins?
I do not think ingesting the charcoal will solve your problem. If you do not want to see a "western doctor" then is there an alternative medical person you would trust? If yes, discuss your symptoms with that person.

Was there anything that you ate or did just before you lost your appetite and started feeling achy? You might have eaten something or been in an environment that created the problem. I don't believe in curses, but each person to his/er own credo. If there was a food or environmental thing, then speak to a pharmacist about antidotes.

Good luck and hope you are feeling well soon.

I forgot about the bezoar, but if you can find one, it will not do any harm.  (+ info)

Is it possible to give a tick alcohol poisoning before you have alcohol poisoning yourself?

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I had a tick on my leg just this morning, and because the tick uses my blood to feed itself, I was wondering if ticks could get alcohol poisoning. I guess it's important to know if the person consuming the alcohol is at risk too.

By the way, I won't try this out, and neither should you. This is just curiosity.
no... you become poisoned by alcohol before it enters your bloodstream.  (+ info)

What are the chances of dying from alcohol poisoning?

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Last night, I drank about 6 glasses of wine. I was really out of it, and I don't drink often either. This morning, I woke up nauseous and with a really bad headache. I'm not too sure if this is alcohol poisoning or just a really bad hangover. It's been about 15 hours since I drank. I still have a horrible headache, but I can breathe fine and such.
My questions:
How long usually until someone dies from this?
What can I do to feel better? (from nausea and headache)
Does it sound like it's just a hangover or poisoning?
I think you probably just havea hangoversince it's been 15 hours, but it would be best to monitor yourself. If you have any symptoms, you should visit the physician immediately.


Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff

If you drink, have friends who drink or have children of any age, know the signs and symptoms of alcohpoisoning:
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■Confusion, stupor
■Vomiting
■Seizures
■Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
■Irregular breathing
■Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
■Low body temperature (hypothermia)
■Unconsciousness ("passing out")
It's not necessary for all of these symptoms to be present before you seek help. A person who is unconscious or can't be roused is at risk of dying.

When to see a doctor
If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don't see the classic signs and symptoms — seek immediate medical care. In an emergency, follow these suggestions:

■If the person is unconscious, breathing less than eight times a minute or has repeated, uncontrolled vomiting, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Keep in mind that even when someone is unconscious or has stopped drinking, alcohol continues to be released into the bloodstream and the level of alcohol in the body continues to rise. Never assume that a person will "sleep off" alcohol poisoning.
■If the person is conscious, call 800-222-1222, and you'll automatically be routed to your local poison control center. The staff at the poison control center or emergency call center can instruct you as to whether you should take the person directly to a hospital. All calls to poison control centers are confidential.
■Be prepared to provide information. If you know, be sure to tell hospital or emergency personnel the kind and amount of alcohol the person ingested, and when.
■Don't leave an unconscious person alone. While waiting for help, don't try to make the person vomit. People who have alcohol poisoning have an impaired gag reflex and may choke on their own vomit or accidentally inhale (aspirate) vomit into their lungs, which could cause a fatal lung injury.


Binge drinking — rapidly downing 5 or more drinks in a row — is the main cause of alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning can also occur when you accidentally ingest household products that contain alcohol.

A person with alcohol poisoning needs immediate medical attention. If you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning, call 911 or your local poison control center right away.

Treatment consists of providing breathing support and intravenous fluids and vitamins until the alcohol is completely eliminated from the body.



Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staff

A number of factors can increase your risk of alcohol poisoning, including:

■Your age.
■Your sex.
■Your size and weight.
■Your overall health.
■Your food consumption. Having food in your stomach slightly slows — but doesn't prevent — alcohol from entering your bloodstream.
■Your drug use.


Alcohol poisoning treatment usually involves supportive care while your body rids itself of the alcohol. This typically includes:

■Careful monitoring
■Airway protection to prevent breathing or choking problems
■Oxygen therapy
■Administration of fluids through a vein (intravenously) to prevent dehydration
Adults and children who have accidentally ingested methanol or isopropyl alcohol may need kidney dialysis — a mechanical way of filtering waste and toxins from your system — to speed the removal of alcohol from their bloodstream


Lifestyle and home remedies
By Mayo Clinic staff

Home remedies for sobering up abound, but most are ineffective, and some can be dangerous. Here's what doesn't work:

■Black coffee
■A cold shower — the shock of cold can cause a loss of consciousness
■Walking it off
■Sleeping it off — you can lose consciousness while asleep
If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning, here's what to do:

■Stay with a person who is vomiting and try to keep him or her sitting up. If the person must lie down, make sure to turn his or her head to the side — this helps prevent choking. Try to keep the person awake to prevent loss of consciousness.
■Don't be afraid to get help for a friend, even if you think it won't be appreciated. Friends don't let friends drive drunk, and they also don't let them die of alcohol poisoning.  (+ info)

What are the long term effects of lead poisoning?

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I have a child that we've been testing for a disability. We recently found out from the mom that the girl got lead poisoning as a baby. We know what the short term effects are (they describe her perfectly, too). Is there any research that show what the long term effects of lead poisoning are? Do the effects go away or lessen at all with time?
I thnk this website will help you.


http://www.lead.org.au/fs/fst7.html  (+ info)

How long does it take to start getting symptoms of food poisoning?

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I ate many things yesterday, and I am not sure if it is food poisoning because my symptoms started the next morning at 4 am...
I feel very weak, my muscles hurt, I have some headache and stomach pain.
But most of all I get this feeling that I want to puke again.
Thanks!
are you pregnant? I am serious! You said you ate many things, headache sore muscles feeling of needing to become sick! weakness.???  (+ info)

How dangerous is food poisoning in pregnancy?

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My fiancee is 21 weeks pregnant and has food poisoning. She went to dinner at her friends house and her friend acidentally gave herself and her guests food poisoning.
I rang the doctor and he said just to let her rest and get her to drink fluids ever so often and try her on crackers at about 8 tonight. She hasn't managed to keep anything down, not even water but the amount she brings up has reduced a lot since this morning. Is food poisoning dangerous to the baby?
I had food poisoning during my first pregnancy at 27 weeks. The doctor explained to me that the placenta will keep any of the bacteria/contaminated food from the baby, and that the baby would just physically feel uncomfortable (like mom) from all of the activity. She explained that the baby is very well protected and would not be hurt. However, the baby could be affected by dehydration should one not be able to keep fluids down and hydrated. The doctor emphasized that eating after FP is not near as important as re-hydrating due to the fact that the baby and the sac heavily rely on it for amniotic fluid etc.. I would have her try ice chips as often as possible, and clear juices (apple, white grape, etc..) Start the BRAT (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) diet if she begins to feel like eating as those are easiest on the sensitive digestive tract. If she cannot quit heaving then ring the doctor and see if he can prescribe a anti-nausea medication to help her rebound quicker (we use phenergan here in the states that's safe during pregnancy). I wish you guys best of luck and congrats on the new one! Hope she feels better soon!  (+ info)

How long does it take to notice food poisoning symptoms?

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There is a mexican restaurant in my city that is very popular, and very good. One of my friends got food poisoning from it about a month ago. I had to eat there today, and nothing i ate had meat in it, and its been about 7 1/2 hours, if i did get food poisoning from this, how long would it take me to know?

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she was the only person id heard of getting sick from it
and my friends have gone there since and eaten the same thing and been fine....

im just very cautious!
My experience was that I was VERY sick in about 12 hours. I could not hold water down. I was headachey and nauseous for about 4 hours before that so.... you should know soon! :)

Either way, food poisoning is short, you would be ok in about 24 hours. It sucks, but it's not the end of the world - colds last longer! :)   (+ info)

How does your body defeat food poisoning from meat?

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If you cook meat on a barbeque fast leaving it burnt on the outside and cold on the inside, giving everyone food poisoning, making them have diarrhoea and being sick, how does your body defeat it?

Thanks so much.
The undercooked meat could contain nasty live bacteria or parasites. (Thoroughly cooking the meat would kill these organisms). If you have a great immune system your immune system can probably take care of it but you'll likely be suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. However, some infections you can get from undercooked meat such as salmonella and e.coli can be very serious or deadly. Your body may not be able to "defeat" it. Even after you are over it, you can have permanent damage and problems for the rest of your life. That is why it is so important to handle food properly. For more information about food borne illness including how to avoid getting food poisoning, please visit this website.  (+ info)

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