[annonamous2005]

hi this is my first time here. i need help in finding out how to help my dad. He coughs blood up alot. he always feels sick and is always tired. he takes to many of his pain killers and runs out before the end of the month. he says that that is why he is sick . hes on oxycotton(i think thats how its spelled).could these symptoms be withdrawls from his pills. he wont go to his doctor about it even though i ask him to. please help im really scared for him
thank you
scared

[Jonesing]

I don't know about coughing blood, but I can tell you from personal experience what my oxy withdrawals are like. Sneezing, tremors, yawning, depression, body aches, restless legs, sweats (especially at night) unable to sleep, headache, can't sit still, can't concentrate on anything, despair, diarhea, vomitting. Other than that i'm fine when I run out early[xx(] If he has a legitamate reason, I would recommend trying to find a stronger longer lasting drug.

Jonesing

[mpvt]

The duragesic patch is fast becoming a favorite for chronic pain sufferers.It's a patch filled with fentanyl that's applied to the skin and changed every 3 days.Oxycontin is the most abuse narcotic out there and is losing favor with alot of doctors.It has a powerful euphoric effect on patients which tend to abuse them for this very reason......Dave

[LindaRuth]

After awhile the patch does not work as well, you have to take pain meds po for the break thru pain. then coming off the patch is terribe. Its the hardest thing I have ever done. Has anyone gone thru withdrawals from the pain? How long do they last and do you always feel so tired[xx(]

Linda Faulkner