Morphine for death

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Avatar n tn too much morphine can result in death. I would advise you to call your pharmacist for information - they would be able to give you pharmaceutical information that would clarify this situation. I am sorry for you loss and the experience around it.
886779 tn?1253644204 If you are trying to withdraw from morphine permanently, plan on feeling like death for at least the first few weeks. I was told to go to a detox facility and that I couldn't break the addiction on my own. Well, after 8 years of having 16 mg morphine shots for cluster migraines and neck problems, I had had enough of it, and I wanted to be free from having to go to the doctor every single day of my life for pain control.
Avatar f tn 5-7 days seems to be common for pure morphine, so IBKlean is likely right, another few days and you will be healing. The detox cheese should be going away by then to, but try to eat good and get lots of water in you. Good choice quitting now, you really got Physically dependant fast. Like myself, you really do need to keep looking for alternative pain treatment. Physical therapy seems to be helping me so far.
237039 tn?1264258057 Now I am reading articles that say that patients that are given Morphine during a heart attack actually have a higher risk of death. I know in my case, that as soon as the Morphine was injected through my IV I felt chest pressure. Any thoughts on this? Should I refuse this if it comes up again?
Avatar f tn Definitely ask your doctor about a taper on morphine. Google opiate equivalency and find how much morphine to start at, talk to your doctor about a realistic schedule. Fentanyl is stronger than morphine, so don't keep taking it until you feel good. That would be a lot. Stay at a tolerable dose until you talk to your doctor again. Did he give you any idea of how much to take?
Avatar f tn I just found out my mom n sister r chewing morphine patches. I am really scared for them. Does anyone know what it does n how u act if u chew them they have been actin really diffrent lately is that why?
Avatar m tn 42 am, she was administered morphine and robinul x 1 stat. She instantly died. Did the combination, that close together have any possibility of causing her death?
647120 tn?1256601651 ve heard and read that its perhaps a step up from morphine sulfate. but not sure. all i can say is that the morphine works well for me. I also took effexor 150mgs twice daily and it wasn't cutting my depression at all, so my pain management moved me to zoloft 200mgs daily (100mgs twice daily) and this is working for me. But i would definetly speak to your pain management doc. The morphine makes you sleepy also, so be careful at first if u chose that path. Best of luck!
Avatar f tn I have end stage emphysema. I was put on hospice 3 mos. ago. It is not being dead I worry about, but the process of dying I fear. I lost my husband a year and a half ago to dementia, and have cared for many family members in their last time so I know the "mechanics" of the dying process. What I want to know is what to expect with emphysema. I feel physically weaker inside each day.
Avatar n tn with dying patients there is no ceiling on the limit of morphine one can have-however sometimes the MD doesnt agree. ask for a benzo( lorazepam , alprolazam). if agitation contines ask for haloperidol.
Avatar n tn never tramadol, though, so i will leave advice for the ones who know about that. i would spend $1600 a month for my addiction, am now tapering thanks to the support i have from this forum. i know how it is, believe me! just wanted to let you know we are here for you and keep checking for responses! stay strong!
Avatar f tn I was recently perscribed morphine for my fibromyalgia and spurs on my spine. My question is does the morphine make you really nauseated and throw up. The last few days the side effects have slowed down, but I would still like to hear some suggestions from people in the forum.
Avatar f tn We were preparing for her death. 8 days later, due to lack of experience and professionalism, a different Hospice organization came in and immediately diagnosed the "hole in her stomach"as a fistula and that her death was not as imminent as we were told by the previous Hospice. Regardless, they continued my mother on morphine - 30 mg q 3 hours via G tube. Other than the fistula, my mother's condition has not changed. Yes she is depressed, confused, distracted...
Avatar m tn s care but my dog is having bladder stones and he is very much unconfortable all night I have to take him downstairs to pee and all the vet has told me is to wait for the results of urine test to beggin treatment meanwhile he gave him Rimadyl for the Hip pain and also some Phenobarbitol for anxiety, but he still cries all the time, I am desperate !
Avatar m tn YES! Any changes in pain or breathing to be reported to an emergency doctor immediately. PE's are life threatening and can cause sudden death. My brother was a healthy 31 year old man who presented with shortness of breath, wheeziness and clavicle pain over a two day period. One morning he suddenly dropped dead. This is no joke. Take your symptoms seriously and be your best advocate when doctors try to brush you off.
1052851 tn?1307741160 My doctor has me on Fiorinal C1/2 for migraines, and put me on Morphine for severe migraines and severe pain. I have often had to go to the hospital for the migraines, and they give me a shot of what I thought was Morphine in the butt, and after about 1/2 hr it was gone. This last experience, the Morphine did not work, and I ended up taking a bunch of Fiorinal instead. When I spoke to my local hospital, they said they dont give Morphine for migraines but Demerol?
Avatar f tn Hello, My young brother recently died. The toxicology reports were "inconclusive" and they are unable to tell us how he died. He was only 39 and in good health. There were preliminary "positive" results when testing for morphine/opiates. My brother took anti-depressant medication for years and I am assuming he was still on it when he died. Could anti-depressant medication show up on toxicology reports as a morphine or opiate?
Avatar f tn Well, when you quit taking them, your abdominal system goes in overdrive to eliminate EVERYTHING very quickly. I apologize for being so graphic but you are scaring me to death trying to c/t off such a high dose. Any chance you could see an addiction specialist? I am not talking about one who prescribes methadone or suboxone, I am talking about one who would do something like an accelerated 3 or 8 day detox depending on what they think is necessary.
Avatar n tn I need help with a remedy for constipation that works. I undergoing chemo treatments which I know causes constipation plus I'm taking Morphine which also is extremely constipating. I've tried drinking more water, taking Miralax. Asks the pharmacist she recommended Colac. Nothing seems to help, any ideas?
Avatar m tn Are you experiencing any reaction or similar side effects with the long acting Morphine (Kadian)? As Dmoonchild said Kadian IS Morphine. There are several brand names for MS (Morphine Sulfate)..... but in the end they are all basically the same or similar chemical structure. Your previous reaction may have been related to other factors, such as the type of Morphine, any other medications you were being prescribed or simply your systems reaction at the specific time.
Avatar n tn and you quit 7 days ago (except for 120mg of morphine a day) but wonder why you have withdrawal symptoms? I doubt that morphine is the answer for you. I would suggest that you do an extensive read on medhelp's Health Pages and with key word searches via the sites search engine...... You need to learn a lot rather quickly here it seems.... There is a lot of knowledge in the Health Pages....... But keep posting with questions and for information - - that might be faster for you...
Avatar m tn Hey guys. I haven't been posting in a while because I relapsed the Weds before last wed I took 10mg hydrocodone. That same friday I took 15mg. Then on sunday I got a hold of some morphine and started taking that and the last 8 days have been a hydro and morphine binge. I'm not sure if my withdrawals with come back or not. I heard something about them coming back quicker each time you relapse.
647120 tn?1256601651 Today I decided to wean off of morphine and try Ultram for a few weeks. My PM is willing to work with me, so that is a very good thing. She said hydrocodone isn't good because of the Tylenol, like you said, and I am sure she would be willing to help me try low-dose oxycontin or something else if this doesn't work. Thanks for the suggestion. It is probably wishful thinking that I will find the pain level has subsided by now.
210982 tn?1280983895 morphine is alot stonger then 10 mg perk but morphine does not cause a high for alot of people .
Avatar f tn I have been coming down from the meds my pain management doctor has been giving me for the last 15 years over the last 6-8 months. I come down 25mcg in one month by folding the patch a little more each change (some doctors say yes, others say no, but I'm an epileptic and my meds interact. By having the control I can avoid having a seizure while continuing to steadily coming down.) I then wait a month for my pain levels to adjust then come down another 25mcg and so on.
Avatar f tn t feed and was highly agitated. She had to be weaned for 3 months with morphine. I was on the same exact dose during both pregnancies. There is a huge difference in how she acted with the weaning as opposed to how my first daughter acted. My first was just needy and irritable and I felt a lot of guilt over it at first. My second was much more smiley, sleepy, and comfortable once they began weaning. It was hard not bringing her home, but I was happy to see her comfortable and not suffering.
Avatar m tn He said I tested positive for morphine and negative for xanax. I take 1-2 ,25mg xanax a day-prescribed by him for anxiety. He referred me to pain management and that Dr prescribed me 15 mg Amrix and 50 mg Nucynta ER a day. He said the morphine is not from the Nucynta and that I must not be taking the Xanax or Nucynta that neither one of them showed up. I am not taking Morphine of any kind. I took a Xanax and a Nucynta 3 hours before this appointment.