Acetaminophen/Oxycodone - what is considered a high dose of oxycontin for chronic pain?
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- 3+ months ago by fishawn
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- oxycontin, pain, back pain, acetaminophen, acetaminophen/oxycodone, oxycodone
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I have been in 3 auto accidents and suffer w/ chronic back pain. Sometimes I feel like I am just taking up space cause I can't work, I take 4 oxycontin 80mg which only makes the pain managable at best. I wear a Duragesic Patch 75 every 72 hours as well. Is anyone even close to that? I don't crush, snort, or anything like that, my tolerance has just risen over the years. Mine is such a long story that I'll wait for responses before I continue....I pray that all of you hurting will find relief starting today!! Thank you for reading and may God bless you always!!
Robert
You're on a HIGH amount of RX opiates. That's a very simple call. I was there too at one point taking LOTS more than you are. I've been clean for years now. But you should probably post on the drugs.com forum and you'll get lots more replies if you want an ongoing conversation. Just start a new thread there and you'll get lots of replies. I'll watch for your post. God bless.
Hello Robert- I take high doses of percocet for my chronic back pain. I also wear a patch. The dose you take does sound high and you must be careful because it can cause SCA-Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Not the same as a heart attack-your heart just stops beating period! Ask your Doctor or another Doctor if necessary. I nearly had my neck broken when I was rear-ended by a tractor tailer as I was stopped in traffic on 6/2/06. I know how you feel. I will be 51 in a couple of weeks and have not been able to work due to the constant pain. I go to physical therapy 3 times a week for electornic muscle ralaxation & massage therapy. This does help but like you I have built a tolerance to the pain meds I have been taking. I was perscribed roxicondone which did finally work but was taken off the market shortly after because it is now a popular street drug. It is sad because people like ourselves must suffer for those who just want to get high. I have had 12 surgeries and I am beyond anymore repair so I must rely on pain meds & therapy to help me do everyday simple things...like laundry, cleaning...etc. Don't ever give up because your family needs you and God will get us through these tough times! God Bless You. Cindi
That is pretty high dose. I wish the best of luck cause I am in the same boat. Would not wish this on anybody, ever! What about Methadone with the oxy. That sometimes works for me. Can't wear the patches, allergic.
Thank you so much! I'll do that now.
Robert