~~Marti~~ RE: oxycodone

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Hi, first of all, congrats on getting some 'real' pain meds. The first time(s) I

took narcotic pain relievers I threw up a LOT!! Finally my doctor suggested

cutting them in half, and instead of taking one every 6 hours, take a half every

3 hours. I think they were the oxycodone with aspirin, (Percodan) anyway, they

were for my migraines. It took a long time for my body to adjust to them. Once

I had adjusted I never threw up again from them, even if I went months in

between prescriptions. Oh, for those days...a small prescription would last for

months. The migraines were the only severe pain I had. Now I'm taking one 10 mg

oxycontin 2X a day, plus 5mg oxycodone for break-through pain. Even at that I

still don't get down much below a 5 in pain level. A wonderful day for me is a

4!!! I can ignore that for hours!! Only, THINKING about exactly what level I'm

at makes it hurt worse. Now, I just know when I'm cringing it's time for a pill,

if I'm not, just don't think about it. Anyway, I never throw up from pain meds

any more. I also find coffee along with my meds make them more effective, and

when I really hurt, I add in a couple of Excedrin. The pain meds I take don't

have any added tylenol or aspirin,(in other words, they're NOT percodans or

percocets) It can be more dangerous to take the percodans or percocets, cos you

will be taking too much aspirin or tylenol if you have to take an extra tablet.

So...I do hope they work for you, but I must say he's being very stingy

prescribing them. Still, it's a start. My doctor prescribes 60 of the oxycontin

and 200 of the oxycodone each month. I know I won't come near to using all of

the oxycodones, but that one prescription will probably last me at LEAST 2

months or longer now that I have the oxycontin. However, at least I won't run

out. I can stash some away for a 'rainy day'. I know he will be 'proud' of me if

I don't have to refill the oxycodone next month!! Can you get the refill in 15

days or not till next month? In AZ it's against the law to write refills on

narcotics, or any drugs in that class. Even my 'pep pills' have to be re-written

each month. My Klonopin, however, don't. My psych doctor usually writes 6

refills each time, I don't know how they work things here. I would think the

Klonopin would be the same 'class' of drugs. It's not cos it's a psych refill,

cos she's the one who writes the ADD script too. Who knows? I do know that part

of the pharm laws are federal, and then the state can add even more restrictions

if they want. Keep me posted as to how they are working for you.

Peace and Love

Caroline

> Hi Caroline,

> I went to my PCP this morning and he gave me a script for

> 5mg hydrocodone either 3xday or 3 at one time, to last for

> one month with one refill. So now I finally have pain pills.

> I will be interested in seeing how it works.

> Is anyone else taking hydrocodone? How is it working for

> you? I took one today and think I've noticed a little difference,

> I hurt so badly it is hard to tell, but I think it may have. I'm going

> to take another one soon I think. I didn't want to start with 3 at a

> time. What kind of side effects does anyone have from this.

> Any answers are appreciated.

> Marti

>

> Caroline Witte wrote:

> Marti, I hope you DO camp out on his doorstep. It is cruel and

> unusual punishment, really, if he will not give you something for pain.

> In Washington, it was a LAW that pain must be treated! A doctor who

> refused to treat it in any effective manner could be sued. Now,

> Washington does NOT have a higher rate of narcotics addicts than any

> other state. I remember the law being passed, I think it was in the 80's,

> but could be wrong about that. I just know that most doctors in

> Washington treated pain aggressively for as long as I lived there.

> Apparently not all of them did, or there would have been no reason to

> pass a law about it. I always assumed other states would have the

> samesort of laws by now, but found out the hard way it isn't the case.

> You might want to check your laws. Maybe there is one like the Washington

> one. This law is posted in hospitals and doctors offices. Part of the law

> says it must be posted in plain sight. There is, of course, a system of

> checks and

> balances in effect, for instance all pharmacies must report all narcotic

> prescriptions through a central clearing-house, to keep track of how many

> doctors might be prescibing for the same person, they even check out of

> state to keep tabs. But, as long as the patient is being prescribed by

> only one doctor there are no limits as to what is prescribed. Of course,

> there are allowences made for travel, etc. It's time we make our feelings

> known to our lawmakers. All states should have this law. I can't remember

> off-hand what it's called, maybe just the 'pain law'.

>

> I hope you get some relief soon. Keeping you in my prayers.

>

> Peace and Love

> Caroline

>

>> Thank you for your post. Can use all the hugs and support I can get and

>> I

>> do appreciate it. It is one of the more painful cancers, but right now

>> it's a toss up as to which is more painful, that or the fibro. They are

>> different types of pain. The first is more sharp, while the fibro is

>> more achey. I'm hoping when I go to the doctor tomorrow I can get

>> something for the pain. My fibro fog has lifted somewhat for today,

>> which is great, but the pain not so much. I think I will camp out on his

>> doorstep until he gives me something. He's a young doctor and I don't

>> know if that's a plus or a minus. He could either not be worried about

>> what he prescribes or be a scared little wimp. I'm certainly hoping for

>> the former.

>> Thanks again,

>> Marti

>

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