Cancer Pain Relief

My oncologist thinks I take too much pain meds, 130 mg MS Contin , dilaudid 4mg, and Percocet for break through pain every 4 hours. The MS Contin is 2 times daily. After I take the MS Contin I start getting breakthrough pain about 1 1/2 hours. He said there is no way I can take that and be awake. Had to sign contract no one else can prescribe me pain meds. And I have to be subjected to drug panels to make sure I'm taking them! Hell yes I Am taking them. I just want some reliefs so my QoL will be better and I can live before I die. ## Hello, Mack64! How are you doing? I am so sorry that you're suffering and about the hassles your doctor is giving you. That is very unusual, they are supposed to liberal prescribing to cancer patients, with intractable pain, and you should be dosed ...

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yellow oval #93 one side #32 other side ## It is Oxycodone 40mg extended release. Generic for OxyContin 40. It is a narcotic painkiller that is used for around the clock pain relief. ## Actually treatment to cure cancer requires no medicines but help in certain functions. Medications taken serve to relieve the symptoms as hydrocodone.

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I really need some advice here. I am a cancer patient with a rare tumor. I have taken OxyContin 60MG and OxyCodone 5MG for breakthrough for over 10 years. My DR and I agree it is time to try other medications as I need more pain relief. I do not yet know how many MG he will prescribe for any of these medications. I realize that it would be easier to help answer my questions but any input in general I appreciate. He has given me 3 different meds to choose from: Ms Contin , Morphine & Methadone. Hoping to get others opinions on these. Whether it's regarding pain relief, side effects, etc. Whether it's just about the medication or about in comparison to my current pain meds. I think he will keep me on the 5mg Oxycodone for breakthroughs ( although not positive. ) ANY and ALL th...

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THEY HAVE SET INTO EFFECT A LAW THAT WHEN ALL OF THE LORTAB AND PERCOCETS (10MG) (USUALLY) THAT ARE YELLOW (THE ONES THAT I FIND THAT WORK BEST FOR MY BODY FOR SOME REASON (YELLOW 10MG PERCS PROB IN MY MIND) ANYWAY, WHEN THEY RUN OUT OF THE YELLOW DYED ONES THAT THEY WILL NOT BE REPRODUCED ANY LONGER DUE TO HARMFUL EFFECTS CAUSED TO SOME PEOPLE BY THE YELLOW DYE. IVE READ BCUZ CANCEROUS, IMPOTENCY AND A BUNCH OF OTHER WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE B.S. PROPAGANDA SO THAT THE GOVERNMENT CAN STICK THEIR ASSES UP THEIR HEADS AND INTO OUR LIVES, THE PEOPLE WITH TRUE PAIN, AND THAT SUFFER CONSTANTLY BCUZ THEY WANT TO MAKE US FEEL LIKE JUNKIES AND MAKE THESE NEW ONES THAT YOU CANNOT EVEN FEEL BCUZ OF ALL OF THE ABUSERS THAT HAVE RUINED IT FOR THE PEOPLE THAT TRULY SUFFER SEVERELY FROM ALL TYPES OF AIL...

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Is it ok for me to take this pill. I take the drug anastrozole, the generic form of arimidex? ## Hello, Carol! How are you? With a complicated medical history, it would be best for you to check with your doctor, before taking any medication, even something that's available over the counter. Medications that are used to treat cancer can be very, very touchy and react with many other drugs and substances, so it would be best to be as safe as possible about it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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"Purdue Pharma recently announced it is conducting clinical trials on OxyContin in children. Immediately some have criticized, suggesting that the exposure to opioids at an early age will inevitably lead to addiction later in life. The larger issue that was missed is that there are times opioids are necessary for children. Children in intensive care units, emergency rooms, post operatively or in rehab often require strong analgesics. These are children with cancer, with severe burns, with sickle cell anemia or other conditions. It would be cruel and inhumane to leave children untreated who experience extraordinary amounts of pain. Of course opioids should not be the first line of therapy if an alternative is available, but they may be the only way to provide relief. So the question ...

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I had a righ neck dissection 2 weeks ago from thyroid cancer and also dealing from TMJ at the same time. TMJ pain so bad I can even explain it. Ear pain jaw pain face pain neck pain. 4 mg hydromorphone doesn't work every 4 hours for this pain. Anyone else dealing with this TMJ pain or thyroid cancer surgery?? I will be seeing my doctor next week to ask him what my options are for this pain. It's just not enough. ## Hello Chris! How are you? For the TMJ pain, your best bet would be to see a dentist, rather than your GP or surgeon. For the best results and best pain relief, you need someone that has been specially trained to deal with that. Do you grind your teeth at night? ## Hi Verwon. I do grind my teeth at night and use a mouth guard. It helps a little with pain. My dentist ju...

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My dr said they were limiting prescribing oxys to just cancer patients, took me off oxy 30s and now im on 4mg hydromorphones. Pain doesn't stop. What can i do? ## My pain Dr.told me they got a memo stating that they were no longer allowed to prescribe Oxy's to any patients that were not cancer or terminally ill. So I was taken off Oxy 30s and put 4mg hydromorphone as my NEW (again for the fourth or fifth time) pain "management" medication. I always try to be tolerant of there educated ideas but I tire of there gross disregard of my comfort and the fact that i am the one that has to live in pain and agony when their new drugs don't work and me and my family have to pay the price...It took over a year to find relief and now it starts all over again. Can anyone tell me ...

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pain medicine for cancer patients ## How much of drug be taken to help sleep and can you take it with xanax ## Pam, Dilaudid is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain.Is is not meant to be taken for sleep.As for Xanax unless expressly directed by your medical doctor they should NOT BE TAKEN TOGETHER. The incidence of over sedation and respitory distress is magnified when these drugs are used concurrently .These drugs can be fatal if taken in a manner not prescribed by your treating medical provider. Be safe.... ## To add some specifics, Dilaudid contains the active ingredient Hydromorphone, it is an opiate analgesic. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Re...

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OUR PATIENT HAVING MULTIPLE MYELOMA CANCER WAS GIVEN ETROBAX 90 MG FOR PAIN RELIEF ,,,ARE THEIR ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG ,,IS IT SAFE AND HOW STRONG IS IT FOR THE SAFETY OF THE KIDNEYS ## Etrobax contains the active ingredient Etoricoxib, a Cox-2 inhibitor for pain relief. All medications carry the risk of side effects, with this drug they can include: nausea, drowsiness, stomach irritation and headache. I am not sure how it affects the kidneys, there is no information on this listed. Does anyone else know? ## Etrobax tab.90 what is side effects this tab. ## side effects of etrobax tablets ## does etrobax 90 has any side effect if used once in a week

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I had breast cancer and I'm on letrozole and Co etidrocal and it causing me a lot of pain on my left side were I had breast cancer how can I get relief from the pain ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? Medications, such as CO Etidrocal are well known to cause these types of side effects in some people that take them. As listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness and headaches. There really is no relief for it, so to speak, you may need to stop taking it or switch to a different medication. Have you informed your doctor of the problem? ## I had to stop talking it because I was in a lot of pain

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I have been on Fentanyl for pain of cancer treatment side effects & have been reducing from 400mc & down to 25 mc without any side effects. After 48 hours of last dose I have been having involuntary leg movements, first on left for 12 hours. Had a little relief and upon eating and taking normal medication, I began vomiting and got involuntary leg movements on right side. Are these withdrawal symptoms? Do I need to go in to a doctor? I have no small dose of Fentanyl left to take. Only 100 mcg doses. ## Have you consulted your doctor, yet? Those can be withdrawal symptoms, but it is always best to check with your doctor to be sure. In addition, they may be able to advise you on how to alleviate them, until the medication has fully processed out of your body. ## these are almost de...

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my husband has cancer and also has severe back pain due to many surgeries. He has taken 3 80 ml oxy three times a day. He was recently put on hospice and changed to 2 20 ml methadon twice a day and 1 once a day plus 30ml oxy for breakthrough. He dosent seem to be getting the relief he needs but the nurse insist that is plenty. He also seems to be suffering from withdrawals. Should I be concerned with the dosage change of his meds? ## Yes, if he's not getting adequate pain relief, then of course you should be concerned. There is no reason for them to restrict him, if he has a possibly terminal illness, the DEA doesn't even recommend such for those with possibly terminal cancer. It has been proven, via various studies detailed by the NIH, that it does not hasten death, but provide...

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Pain medication ## I switched to OxyIR 5mg-1 every 6 hrs & Oxycontin 20mg-1 per 12hrs about a year ago. I have severe Fibromyalgia, have had 4 back surgeries, cancer AND Hepatitis C. Oxy. is NOT filtered through the liver. The '20mg' is used to EXTEND the relief of the 5mg. I was previously taking Percocet 10/650. The OxyIR doesn't seem to work quite as well, but I feel safer, because Percocet contains so much acetamenaphin (tylenol) and goes directly thru the liver that wasn't good for ME. As I previously stated, I switched to OxyIR about a year ago, but have been on this type (combination) of meds for 8 yrs now. It doesn't make me high, or any of the OTHER things, even professionals, (nurses) assume. It simply relieves my pain. I'm still amazed at the react...

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Having problems with these doing much for relief. Tying to come back from cancer and other medical problems. Here they are just aspirin. ## Hi Larry, Will they not prescribe you anything else but this mid-level Vicodin? I find it odd that patients without such conditions have access to much stronger pain medications. Although I wouldn't wish those addicting opiates on anyone, sometimes intervention is necessary to get the initial relief you need. If your doctor is unwilling to prescribe what you feel you need, then it may be time to switch doctors to someone who specializes in pain management. The odds of getting a stronger medication are higher through a pain management doctor, since they focus most of their attention on pain, as opposed to a general M.D. I hope this helps! ## Hydr...

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Im 100% disabled. I was forced to switch doctors at the VA and my new doc says that only a person who has cancer should get pain meds, how ignorant. I know of a dr. Cohen (he's out of buisness. The pain relief centers wont see me because I had a dwi 3 yrs ago. Does anyone know where else to look in Mn?? If not Mn how about a nearby state. I heard there were a couple of compassionate docs in Milwaulkee area but I lost tract of there names?? I heard Fl is a bust??? ## I am not sure what having a DWI has to do with getting medical treatment, the doctor's wouldn't even know you were charged with one, if you didn't tell them. If you were injured in an accident, it should be in your medical records as just a car accident. Learn more pain management details here. The best sugge...

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My father is diagnosed with spinal comoression fracture, the mass possibly metastasized from prostate cancer. His doctor prescribed mosegor for something like sleeping or pain relief. Because he is suffering from pain and sleeplessness he is constantly requesting to take a capsule even after he had taken them. We refuse to give him outside the doctor's dosage of one capsule a day. Can we allow him to take say 2 to 3 capsules a day? Please reply... ## Mosegor Vita contains Pizotifen and a complex of B vitamins, it is most commonly used to treat or prevent migraines. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, drowsiness, and weight gain. No, his dosage should not be changed, without the approval of his medical provider. He may need to try a different medicati...

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Im 100% disabled. I was forced to switch doctors at the VA and my new doc says that only a person who has cancer should get pain meds, how ignorant. I know of a dr. Cohen (he's out of buisness. The pain relief centers wont see me because I had a dwi 3 yrs ago. Does anyone know where else to look in Mn?? If not Mn how about a nearby state. I heard there were a couple of compassionate docs in Milwaulkee area but I lost tract of there names?? I heard Fl is a bust??? ## Why were you forced to switch and what type of medications are involved here? I saw your other posts and on further though, I'm thinking that maybe you should try contacting the social work department at your nearest local hospital. They can usually find help for you, they may know a pain management place that will s...

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My mom has been battling stage 3 Salivary glad cancer for 5 years. She is terminal. Lately there has been 2 seisures due to low potassium. She is on pain management of 53 mg/ml/hr of hydromorphone iv . Is this too much? ## Hello, Dwaycott! How is your mom doing? When it comes to pain relief, it is best to leave the dosing up to her doctors. I understand your concern, but there are many medical studies that have shown that higher doses of narcotics to make the people more comfortable in such situations don't hasten death. I am so very sorry that she is terminal, my dad is as well, so don't think I am taking this lightly…. but there is a point where their comfort has to become most important. Cancer pain is intractable when it hits the terminal stage, you can't even begi...

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side affects if put into a patient without cancer ## Just to clear this up.... Dilaudid is not just a medication for cancer patients. It contains the active ingredient Hydromorphone, which is a very potent narcotic opiate that's used to relieve pain, so it can be used by anyone that's in need of relief for severe pain, whose doctor has prescribed it. You can learn more Dilaudid details here. However, it will most likely cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation, since it is an opiate. Are there any other questions?

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