Talk with your child's nurse about which of these methods would work best for you and your child. Less pain means less stress on the body and the mind, and faster healing. I'm afraid that my child will become addicted or hooked. When pain medicines are given and taken in the right way, patients rarely become addicted to them. My child is sleeping and never complains, so she must not be feeling any pain.
Children respond to pain in many different ways.
Ask the doctors and nurses how much pain to expect and how long it should last. Being prepared helps put you and your child in control. Talk with the doctors and nurses about pain control methods that have or have not worked for your child in the past. Tell the nurses what words and signs your child uses to tell you that he or she is hurting. Tell your doctors and nurses about any allergies your child may have.