Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 > I have been a diabetic for quite a number of years > I have developed diabetis neuropathy which is pain > and uncomfortableness in my legs. Sometimes I feel > hot flashes in my groin and behind. Doctor has > treated me with a pill called neurontin. Currently > I am taking 600mg three times a day and today I saw > him and he gave me a pill called nortriptyline in > addition to the neurontin. Is there anyone out > there who has taken this new medication and has it > helped. If anyone else out there has neuropathy, > please let me know how you are handling this. > > Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2001 Report Share Posted June 17, 2001 Fred, This response is a bit late (been out of touch), so you may be feeling the effects of the drug by now. A bit of history. I took Elivil for a while to help with PTSD. Notriptyline is a first cousin of Elivil. Worked out well, returning me to a near normal sleep pattern and stopping a few PTSD less disireable symptoms. I have nerve damage, not only from Diabetes, but also from nearly 20 years as a combat advisor. I`ve been shot, blown up, had a few too many bad parachute landings and a variety of tropical diseases. The Doc has had me on Nortriptyline now for a while and most of the pain in my legs, wrists and hands is now very minimal. I also had tremors in my fingers, that`s also gone. You have to take it for a while to start getting relief as it is very subtle. The only side effect I have is a few night terrors, but hell, I consider it a good trade for relief from the constant pain. Also, it is recommended that once the drug is established in your system you never go off of it. The withdrawl is very slow and the side effects are rough psycologically. I take 75mg at night. Good luck.......Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 You need to find out which medication is causing you to itch as that is a sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, feels like my skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine when given through an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. Hugs Diane-Minnesota > > > Good afternoon everyone. > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and he finally gave me some > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 mg Flexoril 3 times a > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay me on the floor but > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to death so he told me to > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side effect of any of those 3 > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud about right now but at > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken these medications? > >   > luvnrecipes-subscribe > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Well I believe it is the Oxycontin. I took them this morning and have been itching all over. So I called the Dr and he said as long as I am not broke out or hives that I'm not allergic to it that is is a normal side effect and to take 2 benedryl each time I take it. So we will see if it helps the itching next time around. -- Re: New medication You need to find out which medication is causing you to itch as that is a sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, feels like my skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine when given through an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. Hugs Diane-Minnesota > > > Good afternoon everyone. > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and he finally gave me some > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 mg Flexoril 3 times a > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay me on the floor but > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to death so he told me to > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side effect of any of those 3 > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud about right now but at > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken these medications? > >   > luvnrecipes-subscribe > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi , I was itchy when I first started OxyContin; it went away after a few weeks. The itch was little trouble to me for the amount of pain relief I got. I hope it gets better for you! Subject: Re: Re: New medication To: Hugs-N-Pain Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 11:15 AM Well I believe it is the Oxycontin. I took them this morning and have been itching all over. So I called the Dr and he said as long as I am not broke out or hives that I'm not allergic to it that is is a normal side effect and to take 2 benedryl each time I take it. So we will see if it helps the itching next time around. -- Re: New medication You need to find out which medication is causing you to itch as that is a sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, feels like my skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine when given through an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. Hugs Diane-Minnesota > > > Good afternoon everyone. > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and he finally gave me some > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 mg Flexoril 3 times a > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay me on the floor but > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to death so he told me to > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side effect of any of those 3 > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud about right now but at > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken these medications? > >   > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 A whole long time ago I remember some itching which resolved itself. Should do the same for you. Codeine made me itch. That's all gone now. Man...I can't afford a reaction to opiates. damn!! Scary!! Lotacats Express Chronic Pain Awareness http://www.cafepress.com/lotacatspix/5815010 Lotacatsfunpix.com http://www.lotacatsfunpix.com/ Deviantart http://lotacats05.deviantart.com/ > > > > Subject: Re: Re: New medication > To: Hugs-N-Pain > Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > > Well I believe it is the Oxycontin. I took them this > morning and have been > itching all over. So I called the Dr and he said as long as > I am not broke > out or hives that I'm not allergic to it that is is a > normal side effect and > to take 2 benedryl each time I take it. So we will see if > it helps the > itching next time around. > > > -- Re: New medication > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > itch as that is a > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > feels like my > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > when given through > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > Hugs > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > he finally gave me > some > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > me on the floor but > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > death so he told me to > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > effect of any of those > 3 > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > about right now but > at > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > these medications? > > > >   > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Opana ER is pretty much the same as _Oxycontin _ (http://www.topix.com/forum/drug/oxycontin/T5U026AA5SSAT0SJL#) except Opana contains Oxymorphone instead of Oxycontin which is in Oxycontin. Oxymorphone is a drug that has been around for along time and just now has the FDA approve it's extended release form. Opana also comes in immediate release 5 and 10mg forms as well. Opana is about twice as strong as Oxycontin so one 10mg OC is equal to a 20mg Opana ER. Go to _www.endo.com_ (http://www.endo.com/) to learn more and also research the drug at these websites. _www.erowid.com_ (http://www.erowid.com/) and _www.pharmer.org_ (http://www.pharmer.org/) and remember the active ingrediant in Opana ER is Oxymorphone. Oxymorphone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. In a message dated 4/28/2009 6:08:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jena61@... writes: I am on my second month of a new med called Opana. has anyone heard of it. It is very expensive. If I didn't have ins. there is no way I could take. my CVS ticket said. $ 568.00. it works pretty good. I don't think there is anything that would take my pain away. I gave my little dog she wts. 15 lbs a bath today. and I thought my back would surely break before I finished. Jena Re: New medication > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > itch as that is a > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > feels like my > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > when given through > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > Hugs > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > he finally gave me > some > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > me on the floor but > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > death so he told me to > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > effect of any of those > 3 > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > about right now but > at > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > these medications? > > > >   > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > To read these messages on the Hugs web site go to: > _http://groups._ (http://groups./) yahoo.com/ group/Hugs- N-Pain > you can contact me privately at starlyinaol (DOT) com > Rose > Owner/ Moderator Hugs N Pain > God Bless our Troops > Please Pray for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I am on my second month of a new med called Opana. has anyone heard of it. It is very expensive. If I didn't have ins. there is no way I could take. my CVS ticket said. $ 568.00. it works pretty good. I don't think there is anything that would take my pain away. I gave my little dog she wts. 15 lbs a bath today. and I thought my back would surely break before I finished. Jena Re: New medication > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > itch as that is a > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > feels like my > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > when given through > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > Hugs > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > he finally gave me > some > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > me on the floor but > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > death so he told me to > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > effect of any of those > 3 > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > about right now but > at > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > these medications? > > > >   > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 It doesn't pull me down like the Oyxcontin did. I don't like that stuff at all. I felt like crap. My Dr did say the Opana was twice as strong. but my pain has been out of control for awhile. I am on the 40mg, with Roxycondone 15 mg 3 times a day for break through. thanks for the info. In my opinion it is much better than the oxy. I don't know how anyone could get addicted to oxycontin it made me feel terrible. But I guess it really helps a lot of people. Ormorph works pretty good for me too. Re: New medication > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > itch as that is a > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > feels like my > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > when given through > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > Hugs > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > he finally gave me > some > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > me on the floor but > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > death so he told me to > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > effect of any of those > 3 > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > about right now but > at > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > these medications? > > > >   > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 -Diane, from what I know about th emeds you are listing, it is probably the oxy and benadryl that r giving u th efloating feeling. Lyrica is like neutrotin. Flexerol is a muscle relaxor but is like sedative like the old types. But everyone reacts differently to meds. I hope your itchies past as your body gets used to the medication. Huzs and peace, Tami (*U*) -- In Hugs-N-Pain , " Diane " wrote: > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to itch as that is a sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, feels like my skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine when given through an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > Hugs > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and he finally gave me some > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 mg Flexoril 3 times a > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay me on the floor but > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to death so he told me to > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side effect of any of those 3 > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud about right now but at > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken these medications? > > > >   > > luvnrecipes-subscribe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 It was a good med. I took it 4 months and the $568 put me in a donut hole in 4 months. The other 8 months I had to pay for ALL my meds. I wasn't aware of the donut thing w/my insurance. Please, be careful. I had to do w/out a LOT of my meds as I could NOT pay for them. > > > I am on my second month of a new med called Opana. has anyone heard of it. > It is very expensive. If I didn't have ins. there is no way I could take. my > CVS ticket said. $ 568.00. it works pretty good. I don't think there is > anything that would take my pain away. I gave my little dog she wts. 15 lbs > a bath today. and I thought my back would surely break before I finished. > Jena > Re: New medication > > > > > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > > itch as that is a > > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > > feels like my > > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > > when given through > > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > > > > Hugs > > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > > he finally gave me > > some > > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > > me on the floor but > > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > > death so he told me to > > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > > effect of any of those > > 3 > > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > > about right now but > > at > > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > > these medications? > > > > > >   > > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks for the info on the donut hole; I don't fully inderstand what it means but it sounds like people should check into that. I take Oxycontin and the dose I take is over $740/month!! I'm on Medicare/Medicaid so am extremely lucky to have good ins that pays it; although I'm sure they don't like me much with all my meds costing over $1300/month! Take care, > > > > > > From: <cmason19columbus (DOT) rr.com <cmason19%40columbu s.rr.com> > > > Subject: Re: Re: New medication > > To: Hugs-N-Pain@ yahoogroups. com <Hugs-N-Pain% 40yahoogroups. com> > > Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Well I believe it is the Oxycontin. I took them this > > morning and have been > > itching all over. So I called the Dr and he said as long as > > I am not broke > > out or hives that I'm not allergic to it that is is a > > normal side effect and > > to take 2 benedryl each time I take it. So we will see if > > it helps the > > itching next time around. > > > > > > -- Re: New medication > > > > > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > > itch as that is a > > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > > feels like my > > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > > when given through > > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > > > > Hugs > > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > > he finally gave me > > some > > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > > me on the floor but > > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > > death so he told me to > > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > > effect of any of those > > 3 > > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > > about right now but > > at > > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > > these medications? > > > > > >   > > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 The oxy didn't help me @ all. Finally found the MS er and it has helped better than anything so far. It comes in the generic also. I am on medicare w/BCBS part d supplement. Over $200 comes out of my little check before I even see it. I have $2800 yearly for meds before the hole hits. After $4400 a year has been paid the catastrophe (sp) kicks in. Insurance, what a racket. Where would we be w/out it though? Hope you have a great day. On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 3:03 AM, Barber wrote: > > > Thanks for the info on the donut hole; I don't fully inderstand what it > means but it sounds like people should check into that. I take Oxycontin and > the dose I take is over $740/month!! I'm on Medicare/Medicaid so am > extremely lucky to have good ins that pays it; although I'm sure they don't > like me much with all my meds costing over $1300/month! > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: <cmason19columbus (DOT) rr.com <cmason19%40columbu s.rr.com> > > > > > Subject: Re: Re: New medication > > > To: Hugs-N-Pain@ yahoogroups. com <Hugs-N-Pain% 40yahoogroups. com> > > > > Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Well I believe it is the Oxycontin. I took them this > > > morning and have been > > > itching all over. So I called the Dr and he said as long as > > > I am not broke > > > out or hives that I'm not allergic to it that is is a > > > normal side effect and > > > to take 2 benedryl each time I take it. So we will see if > > > it helps the > > > itching next time around. > > > > > > > > > -- Re: New medication > > > > > > > > > > > > You need to find out which medication is causing you to > > > itch as that is a > > > sign of an allergic reaction. I react to vicodin - itching, > > > feels like my > > > skin is crawling. I have an instant reaction to morphine > > > when given through > > > an IV. The even gave me benadryl first, but it did no good. > > > > > > > > > Hugs > > > Diane-Minnesota > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good afternoon everyone. > > > > I went to my orthopedic Dr yesterday for my back and > > > he finally gave me > > > some > > > > medication that is somewhat working. He put me on 10 > > > mg Flexoril 3 times a > > > > day 20 mg of Oxycontin and 75 mg of Lyrica. They lay > > > me on the floor but > > > > they are helping. One of them is making me itch to > > > death so he told me to > > > > take 50 mg of benedryl that itching can be a side > > > effect of any of those > > > 3 > > > > medications. I feel like I am floating on a cloud > > > about right now but > > > at > > > > least I'm not in pain. Have any of you ever taken > > > these medications? > > > > > > > >   > > > > luvnrecipes- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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