[bug_n_67]

I've had a bum shoulder for about the last 6-7 years,I've been at the same factory for 22 years and if I can't find something better then Oxycodone I'm going to have to go off onto wsib.I've tried many different pills over those years and finally got some relief for awhile.But now it doesn't seem to be working as good as it did when I started taking them.Right now I take 80mg twice a day.So what should I ask my Dr. to take* Acetaminophen with my Oxycodone or maybe Morphine Tablets or Capsules,Morphine Sulfate.Any input would be great.The pain is in my right shoulder right under my shoulder blade,and when it gets bad it seems to spread out from there.I can't keep working like this I freaking hurt almost the hole day.Thanks for reading. John

[mpvt]

Actually the oxycodone is stronger then morphine so that won't work.What about the patch (Duragesic,is what it's called)???The fentanyl patch comes in 12,25,50,75 and 100 mcg.It is the most powerful opiate there is and the patch is quite safe and works well for chronic pain.Good luck...Dave

[mickeyg69]

Yes...I agree with the suggestion for Fentanyl...Name brand is Duragesic...The Fentanyl also comes in lollipop form called Actiq...
Very x-pensive, but man does it work!! When I say expensive, my insurance pays $5000 for #90 of them...Have you ever considered Methadone? I have been in chronic pain for 15 years & tryed just about everything...Mehtadone 200mgs a day & 6 Actiq lolli's & im good to go!! Actually, the Methadone isn't working very well anymore, so I got some of what you take from a friend!! Give Methadone a shot, & ask for the patch!Good luck!!

mickeyg69

[Cats Meow]

Bug, you're fairly highly dosed, it sounds like a doctor may be reluctant to increase your medication, it sounds like you may have opiate pain syndrome, that comes from tolerance, so there's only two choices, increase your dosage or may I suggest you try and taper down some, I know you're in extreme pain, but it really does help. You'd be surprised that after a couple days with a lower dose your pain curve will lower and follow the titration.
Is surgery out of the question? I wouldn't recommend anybody have spine surgery, the success rate has a too high failure rate, but for a shoulder injury it should really be considered, surgery isn't even as invasive as in the past.
Is it Oxycontin you're currently taking? You might want to discuss taking something for break through pain. You don't want to go the Methadone route, people do not get off it, for your situation you need to take care of the source of the pain. Have you had a MRI, are you not a good candidate for surgery? Disability should cover you until you recover. See, if you're on OC you're already pushing at the opiate ceiling, even if you get something stronger, what will you do once you've become tolerant to it? HTH
-Cats


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