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Opioids Need help and guidance getting off oxycodone

Hello cat, he mentioned tramadol, but Ive heard bad things about that so it scares me. That was about it. I feel so frustrated.
 
If hydrocodone doesn't help you, I doubt Tramadol will, unfortunately. In my experience this has been true, and Tramadol is much milder than hydrocodone (in addition to it not being a true opiate).
 
Has the option of a stronger rx NSAID been considered. Sounds like it might help the type of pain you are experiencing with a different side effect profile than opiates provide. Don't get me wrong, they too can have lots of unpleasant effects, but I highly doubt depression would be increased by them.

Just some food for thought, hope to hear you are doing better soon. :)
 
Tramadol is a weaker opioid than hydrocodone. It's a fully synethetic opioid, unlike hydrocodone which is a semi-synethetic opioid.

There are many advantages to using hydrocodone over tramadol, I don't think tramadol is going to be a good option here.
 
hey guys. I dont think tramadol would be useful either. I dont know what stronger NSAIDS could be used. A problem my dr is having here, keep in mind, is I dont have insurance. Im a waitress and college student, so I dont have much money either. Its like so many things are going against me.
 
Babeston said:
hey guys. I dont think tramadol would be useful either. I dont know what stronger NSAIDS could be used. A problem my dr is having here, keep in mind, is I dont have insurance. Im a waitress and college student, so I dont have much money either. Its like so many things are going against me.
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I don't know how you or your dr feel about this...
but when I had no insurance, he prescribed me morphine just because it's cheap. I've heard methadone is affordable too, but there seems to be lots of controversy over it's usefulness for chronic pain.
 
Methadone might be a great option both because of its affordability and its long lasting half life. I have been on methadone for my back for the better part of 18 months after having my spine fused 3 different times. I find it both good for back pain and especially nerve pain (not sure if you are experiencing sciatica--it is a nerve in the low back...almost near the butt).

Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss methadone further.
 
i did id cold turkey bro from morphine sulphate sucked balls but i did it how i did it was a lot of hard work and dedication a lot of my friends were dying from methadone so that really helped to didnt wanna die lol but try to keep ur mind as busy as possible work harder at ur job if you have one if not start working out obsessively and dont hang out with friends that do those kinds of drugs fpor a few months and hang on it gonna be hell but well worth it keep ur head up bro ull be cool
 
BiggDirty01 said:
Methadone might be a great option both because of its affordability and its long lasting half life. I have been on methadone for my back for the better part of 18 months after having my spine fused 3 different times. I find it both good for back pain and especially nerve pain (not sure if you are experiencing sciatica--it is a nerve in the low back...almost near the butt).

Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss methadone further.
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Hi BD01,
If you don't mind, how does methadone compare with Oxycodone? Methadone is one of VERY few opioids I haven't tried.
 
hey guys. I dont think my doc would go for methedone or morphine. he knows Im going through a depression, but I dont know that he would try anything like that. I think he figured I can just live with it? he said since its a narcotic its going to make me depressed.
 
Babeston said:
hey guys. I dont think my doc would go for methedone or morphine. he knows Im going through a depression, but I dont know that he would try anything like that. I think he figured I can just live with it? he said since its a narcotic its going to make me depressed.
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Hi there!
I'm obviously no Doctor; however, from much personal experience I find (for myself) that certain opioids cause me depression, but others do not. Can anyone else chime in here if you've noticed this as well?
I'm certainly not pressuring you to insist upon opioids, but it seems you are in lots of pain. If you are comfortable doing so, maybe you could ask your Dr. if it's possible for something else to give you adequate relief without the depression. Just a trial run, perhaps?
 
Tyler, Im definately working on it.
Hey Mac, I think maybe I should do that. I was going to take the kids to the park today and I hurt so much. We had a problem here with the air conditioner leaking, so the park is getting post phoned for a day, and I admit, Im happy. Hate to say it, but I hurt a lot and cant imagine trying to keep up with my daughters. Something's gotta give, because once the percs are gone totally from my life, my pain will just increase....
 
macd610 said:
Hi BD01,
If you don't mind, how does methadone compare with Oxycodone? Methadone is one of VERY few opioids I haven't tried.
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I actually take both so I'm not sure I could give a detached opinion, but as an ER med with very good nerve pain killer properties it has been a very successful ER regimen as it lasts long on my pain (both back and nerve) and then I have the 30mg IR Oxycodone every 4 hours as a breakthrough medication.

PM me if you want more info or to discuss more. Hope that this helps...
 
BiggDirty01 said:
I actually take both so I'm not sure I could give a detached opinion, but as an ER med with very good nerve pain killer properties it has been a very successful ER regimen as it lasts long on my pain (both back and nerve) and then I have the 30mg IR Oxycodone every 4 hours as a breakthrough medication.

PM me if you want more info or to discuss more. Hope that this helps...
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I'm gonna take you up on your offer. Im now on 100mcg Fentanyl plus 60-75mg oxycodone ir, and somethings not quite right. I've got an appointment with my PM in an hour and will get in touch.
Thanks, Cat
 
Babeston said:
Tyler, Im definately working on it.
Hey Mac, I think maybe I should do that. I was going to take the kids to the park today and I hurt so much. We had a problem here with the air conditioner leaking, so the park is getting post phoned for a day, and I admit, Im happy. Hate to say it, but I hurt a lot and cant imagine trying to keep up with my daughters. Something's gotta give, because once the percs are gone totally from my life, my pain will just increase....
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OMG, I COMPLETELY understand what your'e going through with the kids. Before I found my current MD, I would spend most of my days on the sofa, in pain and guilt ridden because I thought I was a bad mother...I DREADED any physical activity with her. Then it got to the point where I dreaded any time with her due to my ever-worsening depression and pain I couldn't hide anymore.
PLEASE, don't listen to the ONE Doctor who is telling you all opioids will worsen your depression, therefore, poof!...no opioids!
YOU alone know your pain. You alone can answer the question, "Do I need something as strong as these drugs?".
DO NOT feel guilty, or let him/her make you question yourself or your pain level, or make you feel like a "drug seeker".
I'm sorry for all the caps, and for the rant.It's just that I went through that stuff for a long time, and thank God it's finally come to an end.
Give your Dr the benefit of the doubt, if you want to. Make another face to face appointment and ask him what we talked about;explain how truly bad your pain is, and please don't hold back for fear of sounding dramatic. I found writing a letter helps. That way I can read it, say what I wanted to say without walking out saying, "Dammit, I forgot to mention X".
Then, if need be, get a second opinion. Your'e Taking the steps necessary to find out what's really going on with a test and everything. It's not like you're raising red flags by refusing tests and labwork.
BTW, I have depression as well, and my MD is aware of it. I know I mentioned that some opiates definitely made it worse....but after many trials, I've found the right things for me.
Believe in yourself and don't give up.
 
Hi Babeston-
I just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you, and wondering how your'e doing. I know from experience how rough and exhausting this can be in EVERY way.
We are here to support you and listen. We want to hear anything you'd like to share-the good and bad.
When I go through a hard time (especially in this area) I have a tendency to isolate, and I have found that to be the very worst thing I can do.
So as soon as you are up to it, please give us an update on your struggles. We are not here to judge you or make you feel badly in any way.
Cat
 
guys, thank you for you responses. let me tell you where I am now. I am at 3 5mgs a day. one in morning, afternoon and evening. My depression isnt lifting. My doctor wanted me to wait another month or so to see if the new anti depessant is working, but it just isnt. he thought if i tapered the percs down a bit, maybe it would. It isnt. I feel desperate and miserable. and yes, a bad mother. im anxious and a wreck. i need help. i feel desperate. im so afraid. my dad said he doesnt think i should talk to my dr further, because he thinks my dr just doesnt know what to recommend. im just so miserable. i know the anti depressants wont work while im on this, but shouldnt something help?
 
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