Morphine dosage chronic pain

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784419 tn?1236261756 After running the gamut of pain medications in an effort to find some relief from the constant, chronic pain I endure from spondylolisthesis, I've been prescribed morphine tablets at 10 mgs per tab. I'm still getting no relief from the pain. Should I ask my GP for a higher dosage?
Avatar m tn if you have been on it for a long time then your body will sometimes get used to it and will need it more often. it is withdrawl symptems from the morphine. if you are in chronic pain and your meds are wearing off then you need to talk to your dr... you should keep a constant dose in your system so that you are constantly going thru withdrawls and feeling those symptoms along with your pain. it is no fun to constantly be going thru that...
Avatar f tn Jenny Your OB and PM docs should be the ones telling you what's safe to take and dosage during pregnancy. I have chronic pain also and know that it is more important that your vitals are stable then worrying about taking pain meds. You need the pain controlled so your vitals are stable. I wasn't taking morphine ( I'm actually allergic to it) I was taking Norco and fentanyl patches during my pregnancies which my doctors agreed was safe for me and baby.
614471 tn?1221179194 There are other ways to deal with Chronic pain than getting hooked on Opiates. Hope you will take the time to research them and choose one that works for you. Almost everyone on her started with legit pain issues and ended up in dire straights having to detox and w/d from opiates. All the best to you.
Avatar f tn When the problem does not resolve despite adequate IT morphine dose adjustments, then the IT trial has to be abandoned including all prospects of permanent IT pump implantation Studies show that drug pumps (intrathecal drug delivery systems) may increase pain relief and comfort for people with severe chronic pain.1-5 Talk with your doctor about the benefits, risks, and responsibilities involved with using a drug pump for chronic pain.
Avatar m tn However, the reason for increasing the morphine to 30 mg was to get more relief from my chronic pain. The increased dosage did relieve the pain but the rash and itching is worse than the pain. Perhaps I have answered my own question but would one half of a 30mg pill be the equivalent of a 15 mg pill? I know I need to speak to my doctor but I'm just trying to get some relief from the rash and itching in the meantime. Any other suggestions?
Avatar f tn Hi there everyone. I'm new here and have a question that I hope someone here can help me with. I'm a 32 year old female with chronic pain. I have cervical dystonia in my neck, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and hidertitis supperteva (sp?). I had been taking 20 mg opana 2x day along with 30 mg Oxycodone 4x day. My pain management doctor changed my dosage this last month to 40 mg opana 2x day and 30 mg Oxycodone 3x day.
Avatar f tn To my knowledge chronic pain (cp) sufferers are never pain free. We all have a degree of pain every hour of the day. That's why it is called chronic pain. Ask what a average pain level is for a CP patient and I would guess that most of us run about a 5-6 normally and flares of 8-10 are not uncommon. If you are close to your mom and I bet you are, why don't you discuss her pain control with her. She may allow you to accompany to one of her physician appts.
Avatar m tn t know what your physical problem is but my sister in law had a morphine pump for chronic neuropathy pain and it helped for a while but started leaking spinal fluid after about a year. The morphine as you use it more causes more pain, so it isn't ideal not that anything is.
1535353 tn?1292709086 In Aug 2009 I went through the surgery to fuse those two levels together and since have had some relief. However I still deal with chronic pain every day. Just this Monday my pain doctor did the trail for the MyStim implant in my back. The purpose of this is to feel tingling sensations rather than pain. Sadly this trial run did not work and it was a nightmare. My doctor has since rudely said that I was reaching the point of not being able to be treated.
Avatar m tn Percocet is not for chronic pain. Neither is Lortab. Both have paracetamol in them, which, after months or years of everyday use, will most likely take it's toll on the liver, esophagus or stomach, or all three. Pure morphine is a much better choice. Ask your doctor to do a liver function test (AST/ALT and ALP) while everyday on paracetamol and see for yourself.
Avatar f tn I am a 65-year old woman, wife and mother, who has been a chronic pain patient for more than 15 years. For most of that time, I have been very, very lucky. Although I was never pain free, I still was able to care for myself, keep the house clean, and even work part-time. Until recently, when break-through pain became a problem. My primary care physician wrote me a prescription for more morphine sulfate IR ("instant release") and sent me on my way. I wasn't worried.
Avatar f tn 30mg of Morphine is small dosage anyway so I think either doctor increase dosage OR switch to stronger opiates for breakthrough. You did not mention what milligrams it is for percocet? OR you choose to cut it down. Whichever you and doctor may decide what it would be best for you.
Avatar m tn After years of suffering from chronic migranes and taking several pain meds for acute attacks, I was prescribed oxycontin, 10mg three times a day over two years ago. This dosage successful controlled the headaches as never befor -- without side effects. This month I learned my insurance requires me to try time-release morphine sulfate (it's cheaper). I decided to stop the oxy, but suffered withdrawal so bad I started again.
Avatar m tn What are the long term side effects of taking prescribed pain-killing medications (opioids) when the patient is using for chronic pain correctly. Specifically Hydrocodone and Morphine Sulfate as a chronic pain patient who is considered a narcotic dependent patient by virtue of time used, in excess of five years continuously.
Avatar f tn I am in a situation where I have been on Morphine and oxycodone for treatment of pain associated with two chronic illnesses. Neither of which will improve over time. The diseases remain the same, why would'nt the medication required for treatment? My dr. is tapering off my dosage of oxycodone and I am having a difficult time dealing with the pain as a result. Why should I be made to feel as though I should'nt use pain medication if my pain levels require that I do?
Avatar m tn Can you give us a little more information about what kind of pain your experiencing (Meaning, where does your pain come from)? Is it acute or chronic-pain? Different medications work differently for different people. Also, some medications work better for some types of pain than for others. If you could give a little more information about the specifics of your pain, it'll help a great deal. Keep in mind that we're not doctors (at least I'M not!
618559 tn?1296440282 chronic pain can lead to depression, especially uncontrolled chronic pain. Reducing the medications that control the pain will often only increase the depression because we are once again paralyzed by pain. pain that disrupts all aspects of our life. Finding good pain management along with ...if needed...a Pain Management Therapist is often the key to treating the Situational Depression brought on by Chronic Pain.
Avatar f tn I could really use some advice. I'm 23 years old and have chronic pain in my pelvic area. My primary doctor has sent me to pain management clinic. I was sent to the first doctor this year in February. I have been on every non narcotic medicine they can seem to think of and nothing helps. The doctor I saw in February put me on 10/325 lortab 6 times a day. I only saw him for one follow up appointment and he sent me to another office.
Avatar f tn Off the morphine!!! I did it! I was taking Norco 10.325 plus morphine extended release 30mg (4 a day) for my chronic back pain. 15 yes suffering, have metal rods & 2 titanium discs. New Dr gave me wrong dosage & less qty. So, I'm out of meds. One left, with 5 days for next refill. Can I take ibuprofen 500 with Norco? is there anything else I can try while waiting to get my refills? I started with a new Dr and not only did he give me the wrong dosage (7.325 Instead of 10.
Avatar m tn I have been on a high dose of Methadone for a number of years for Chronic pain. I go to a clinic but recently asked my doctor if he would take over my care and switch me from going to the clinic, over to a time released morphine pill I can take once or twice a day. He won't write me Methadone and is reluctant to do it at all because he's never had a patient that he's had to transfer from methadone to a morphine pill before .
Avatar f tn Great, thank you all so much for the input! My pain clinic doctors said "only Tylenol or Morphine and I assume you wont be wanting Morphine" haha, so it's nice to hear other women with chronic pain also tale Tylenol during pregnancy.