Morphine dosage for 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 Thanks, I have only had chronic pain for about two years now. Its been so hard to adjust. I do not like pain medications and often feel like a slave or zombie to my pain meds. Just like I cannot be free. Its gotten much worse in pregnancy and am often up a few times a night for a few hours laying around in agonizing pain just begging for it to subside to get rest so I can take care of my other girls. It hard to cope.
Avatar f tn Hi Christie, Welcome to the Pain Management Forum. I am glad that you found us but sorry to hear about your mothers chronic back pain. You did not indicate if your Mom is elderly and you are caring for her or if she is independant and not a senior citizen. Also who is this nurse? Is she a friend of yours or is she routinely involved in your mother's care? In other words does he know your mother well?
1686743 tn?1306005451 For the last year I have been taking15 mg Morphine2 times a day, and 5mg Oxycodone HCI For pain in back and hips, and knee. At this dosage I have been getting some relief.Could one say that I'm chemically dependent. I'm 6 ft tall and 172 lbs. What is the suggested dosage for 61 yr old? I just had surgery in my chest and the pain level is 10 by times 10. they increased the oxy to 10 mg every 4 hrs and the Morphine 3 times a day 30 mg a day. with little effect.
614471 tn?1221179194 180mg was a low dose for me to take daily...even after the pain was gone. tapering with morphine isn't fun, but it seems to be doable. i took 2 weeks to get myself down to 60mg aday, which already felt like withdraw. i stopped all opiates 8 days ago. things are starting to look a little better now. this site has been a big help for me, and lots of others. you're not alone here, everyone here knows exactly what you're going thru.
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 f tn I have had chronic pain since 2008, drs have told me I will always need something for pain ( I know very depressing, at age 36) but I have a great pain management, I have injections and stay on a lower class of pain meds, and try not to take them, to keep tolerance down, so that when I do have a BAD day, or a very bad flare up, they will work. You can't just pop a pill to stay numb, cause you will have to take more, stronger meds.
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 I have been in Pain Management now for five years. Gone from Vicodin to Morphine, from Morphine to Spinal Stimulator & Vicodin. With failed stimulator (for what ever reason) back on Morphine and Morphine mg getting higher & higher. I have reciently been placed on Morphine patch. When put on the patch, will your body go through withdrawals symptoms? I dont feel ill in any way, I feel depressed and worthless...
Avatar n tn HI All, I am posting this pain question over here as this forum has more Sub user's. I was on the fentyl 75 mcg patch and oxy 15mg x2 a day (ya right) for breakthrough. I got caught breaking my contract in fullblown w/d's and out of med's early. The patch shortage was legit as I lost two in my bed during a heat/himid wave last month. anyways.. I am down to half a 12.5mcg patch and I am uncomfortable with losing the opiates in my body and brain. But it's not crazy bad.
Avatar f tn Bria my husband is in pain management, what they gave him for pain relief because it lasts for such a long time is Methadone, I know it sounds strange but I guess it's not. He also takes 30 mg of Oxycontin, You might want to ask your doctor, because for his chronic back pain it's been wonderful.
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.
647120 tn?1256601651 s experience been with methodone, Fentanyl patch, or morphine MS (extended release capsules) for chronic pain? I finally got to a pain manager who seems to be a good fit, and she wants me to reduce my use of Klonopin before starting me on one of these drugs. They all sound so heavy-duty I'm a little nervous about it. I tired of the roller coaster of leg on 200mg of Tramadol, 600 mg of Neurontin, 1500 mg Robaxin, and 118mg of Effexor XR (trying to get to 150mg) a day.
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 I've been on 30 mg of morphine a day for over 2 yrs and percs for over 4 to treat pain from a significant shoulder injury that has resulted in 2 surgeries and over 80 visits of pt. I'm now in unbearable pain from herniated disks and possible pudendal nerve damage. My neuro says that if surgery is needed, it would be hard to control my pain. My question is, how long do I need to be off of the meds before they will effectively work again?
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.
647120 tn?1256601651 When I started seeing a pain manager for chronic leg pain last fall, she said it was nerve pain without doing any diagnostics. She put me on morphine, and I've had ups and downs with it. Now I am considering going back to square one by weening off of morphine and seeing what my pain level is. It is almost a year since I had L4-5 spinal fusion, and I hate the side effects, costs, and stigma that go with taking this class of drugs. Has anyone tried this? What was your experience?
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 Also, have your regular doctor write up a medical report documenting his reasons for not prescribing methadone as treatment for your chronic pain and bring this documentation to your appointment with your insurance dr. I agree it is an uphill battle but don't give up and please keep us posted.
Avatar m tn Hi Wadster, You've asked the 64 million dollar question. We are all unique individuals therefore what works for Bill may not work for Harry and vise versa. Hydrocodone is more effect on my chronic SI Joint pain than Oxycodone. There isn't a good reason for that and actually it makes no sense, it's just me. However when I have extreme pain in other locations Oxycodone is more effect.