-Re: Uncle! I gave in and took the oxycontin/Aase Marit

March 5, 2004

,

I just wanted to say congrats on a huge huge step for you. I remember when i

was at that point too. Heck, I felt that way when I first tried Ultram even.

Going on Oxycontin, I felt terrified of what I was doing and even ashamed of

others knowing. Having reached a point of pure and utter desparation and having

the support of the pain and pallative care unit at NIH helped me tremendously.

They were the ones that in fact INSISTED that something be done to my

doctors. I believed it really did save my life.

I take my morning dose before I ever get out of bed.. in fact it makes it so

I am able to get out of bed. It has never made me feel in the least bit

euphoric and has really, to my knowledge , had no side effects for me. I guess

it

could be contributing to the daytime sleepiness I feel but I truly don't think

it is that for several reasons. It is amazing to me that others take it for

that euphoric feeling. I used to get something similar, I think , with some of

the migraine pills if Zomig didn't work. NOw, after the neck surgery, I don't

need either.

Oxy. doesn't by any means take away all of my pain. I wish it did and maybe i

should consider taking some of the breakthrough meds I have. That could

possibly really help with my knees. I am so hesitant though about medications

like

you are. I too, started at 10 mg I believe. I had first tried the patch which

had all kinds of side effects for me. That was the decision of my then-PCP,

not NIH who wanted me on either Oxycontin or MS COntin. I then had to quickly up

it to 40 during the day and 30 at night. I thk that I need more at night now

too though.

Well, anyway, I'm sorry to have rambled but I am so glad that you are getting

some relief. Don't ever ever let anyone, including yourself doubt your

decision, kiddo!

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