Scared Straight
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Opana ER contains silicified microcrystalline cellulose which is a known cause of Silicosis (Advanced Lung Disease), an incurable and irreversible condition.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicosis
I have been experiencing chronic chest pain and difficulty taking deep breaths for ~ 6 months. I was a daily snorter of Opana ER (60mg/day) for the past 3 years. I am female, mid 30's, and have no medical history prior to this issue. I have never smoked in my life. No asthma...
I saw a cardiologist yesterday due to the chest pain. He did an EKG and it showed a right axis deviation. This signifies that there is pressure on the right side of my heart, the side whos primary job is to supply blood and oxygen to the lungs. He is concerned about a pulmonary embolism and I am scheduled for a CT Scan for confirmation in a couple days. That is bc I did not tell him about my Opana abuse as I am afraid he will call my pain doctor. I was in the ER 2 weeks ago due to a feeling of suffocation and chest pain.
I did an internet search and found out that another cause of a right axis deviation in EKG is chronic lung disease.
I am TERRIFIED. Completely TERRIFIED.
I heard about Silicosis 2 months ago and discontinued snorting Opana ER. It may be too late for me. I will update everyone with my medical developments as they become available. Maybe this thread will save someone else from this horrible experience.
>>>>>>>>UPDATE 5/23/11<<<<<<<<
Had my CT Scan this morning. No pulmonary embolism....but I pretty much knew that. Knowing how I have abused Opana ER in the past. They had a radiologist check the scan for the embolism before they would let me leave.
Will find out full results of lung scan within a couple days. I will post the results.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicosis
I have been experiencing chronic chest pain and difficulty taking deep breaths for ~ 6 months. I was a daily snorter of Opana ER (60mg/day) for the past 3 years. I am female, mid 30's, and have no medical history prior to this issue. I have never smoked in my life. No asthma...
I saw a cardiologist yesterday due to the chest pain. He did an EKG and it showed a right axis deviation. This signifies that there is pressure on the right side of my heart, the side whos primary job is to supply blood and oxygen to the lungs. He is concerned about a pulmonary embolism and I am scheduled for a CT Scan for confirmation in a couple days. That is bc I did not tell him about my Opana abuse as I am afraid he will call my pain doctor. I was in the ER 2 weeks ago due to a feeling of suffocation and chest pain.
I did an internet search and found out that another cause of a right axis deviation in EKG is chronic lung disease.
I am TERRIFIED. Completely TERRIFIED.
I heard about Silicosis 2 months ago and discontinued snorting Opana ER. It may be too late for me. I will update everyone with my medical developments as they become available. Maybe this thread will save someone else from this horrible experience.
>>>>>>>>UPDATE 5/23/11<<<<<<<<
Had my CT Scan this morning. No pulmonary embolism....but I pretty much knew that. Knowing how I have abused Opana ER in the past. They had a radiologist check the scan for the embolism before they would let me leave.
Will find out full results of lung scan within a couple days. I will post the results.
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