Wednesday, April 25, 2007
9:59 AM
V Stands For Vicodin, E Stands for Entertainment
My poor baby had to get a tooth removed yesterday. Of course, the dentist gave him anti-biotics and Vicodin (yoooohoooo!!!!).
And I will admit, I have never seen Carlos on meds before so this was a very entertaining time for me.
We got home and I researched Vicodin online. Yes, I have this obsession with knowing EVERYTHING there is to know about strong meds like that.
I read the label on the bottle and online and the heading that interests me are the "Side Effects" portion of the info.
Side effects
Side effects for Vicodin include an allergic reaction, weak breathing, seizures, clammy skin, severe weakness, dizziness, unconsciousness, yellowing of eyes or skin, unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, muscle twitches, sweating, itching, tinnitus, hearing loss, decreased urination, and decreased sex drive. [4] Vicodin (in terms of hydrocodone) also has depressant effects on the central nervous system. [5] However, some of the less mundane effects can be desirable effects that are sought after by some. Those effects include euphoria and drowsiness, as well as slowing the pulse.[6] Vicodin has also been linked to causing stomach ulcers.
So we were armed with lots of important knowledge about his Vicodin. We headed out to pick up a milkshake (since he couldn't eat solid, hot, or spicy foods for 24 hrs....poor poor baby), and to go to the movies.
While out and about, the Vicodin kicked in....first he started babbling about "should I take the milkshake in Walmart with me?" since I had to go to an ATM in there. I sat in the car and said, "Are you seriously asking me that?" He got frustrated and said, "Yes! Should I take this in with me or leave it in the car?" I replied, "Ummmm we're only gonna be in there for less than 5 min so do what you want...I mean it's NOT a big deal." He sat there debating in his head as to whether to take the shake in with him. I got frustrated because he was taking FOREVER to make a decision and it REALLY wasn't a big deal.
After squabbling about it, he finally decided to take it in. Then he apologized saying one of the effects of the drug according to the label is "confusion" and yep....he was mightily confused and consumed with such a small decision. That made me smile and shake my head. But the day had just begun.......
Carlos is a true gentleman. He is always opening doors for me and actually gets a little annoyed when I open the door for him. That's one of the things I love about him. Who said chivalry is dead?
Walking back from Wal-Mart, he put the key in the passenger side door to let me in...but instead of turning the key he stood there and started scratching his ear. And scratched, and scratched...all while looking completely focused on the "task" at hand. Getting sick of waiting for him to finish, I turned the key and let myself in the car. He laughed and said, "Looks like I'm experiencing another side-effect of Vicodin; itching!"
I laughed so hard, I could barely breathe! And yes, itching is one of the side-effects.
As we drove off, we got to an intersection where the traffic was moving very slowly. Carlos blurts out, "Every one's driving like it's Wednesday!!" I got a look of confusion on my face, turned to Carlos and said, "Uhhhhh Wednesday??" He said, "Yeah...you know...". I then replied, "Ohhhhhh you mean SUNDAY drivers!!". Carlos smiled and said, "Uh yeah, that's what I meant...no idea where I got Wednesday from. Oh wait, that's MY Sunday." Carlos has Tues and Wed off from work so technically he's right. But damn! Then I said, "Yep Vicodin does cause 'confusion' for sure!"
I couldn't stop laughing at that all day. I would forget about the convo, then out of the blue remember it and start laughing again.
Of course, Carlos and I are soul mates so for some weird reason I started "feeling" the same effects even though I was NOT on meds. I felt REALLY laid back, I said a few things that made no sense at all once it escaped my lips and Carlos kept telling me "wow, you're just as confused as I am! Are you sure you didn't slip a Vicodin earlier?"
There was even a time when Carlos had to turn me around when I got all disoriented and forgot where the exit was in Wal Mart.
He offered me a Vicodin when I felt stressed about something, but all I could mutter was, "Are you kidding me? I've been feeling the effects of that med all day....I seriously don't need to take one."
Sorta like when some husbands get actual stomach pains while their wife is in labor. Or when a twin feels a sharp pain in her finger and finds out her twin living hundreds of miles away cut her finger while chopping carrots. It's a weird phenomenon, and I never thought I would experience something like that personally. It's cool though!
All I gotta say is...Vicodin rocks no matter how you take it! hehehe.
Of course, I have four teeth (Wisdom teeth) that need to be removed...this whole experience is making me less afraid to take the plunge after all these years. According to my dentist, those teeth should've been removed YEARS ago...but alas, I kept putting it off out of fear. The lure of Vicodin sure is making it seem more bearable....
Bring it on dentist!!! Bring it on!
Said By Nicole
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