kj_johnson
10-07-2006, 07:13 AM
this about my mom , 75 yrs old and in constant, severe pain. she has osteoporosis and her spine just started to crumble, she had 2 vertebroplastys done, that didn't work, so she had back surgery and all i know is a rod and screws were put in,she just went to her spine doctor and after looking at the x-rays said it was too dangerous to operate, i believe another bone was crushed, she can only walk with a walker about 15 ft, and this is a mom that loves to cook and bake, to compound the situation she's got 2 bedsores from sitting so much and they can be deadly, her pain doc said she could go up to 240 mg a day, but my brother is against it, said that was too much, so what else is there? the drs say they don't want her to be a zombie from meds, but at this rate the pain itself will make her one. is there stronger meds, or how is an implant for pain work? it's sooooo terrible to see herr feeling so worthless and that she's a burden for us. i would really appreciate any thoughts
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scotty12
10-07-2006, 12:00 PM
kj
It sounds like tolerance has become a major issue.A pump or a spinal stimulator might restore some quality of life and give her the ability to function a bit longer instead of constantly lying down.
Its a bad situation because lying down constantly will cause her muscles to atrophy and puts more stress on her spine but the pain prevents her from staying on her feet.
Has her pain doc discussed any pump trials?
The doc may feel that it is too much trouble for her to do a trial and go through surgery & months finding the right dose and right med.
It does not sound as though her pain is well managed.If the oxy is not working maybe a med change would help.
Many people develop tolerance quickly to oxy so although her dose may seem high,it may not be helping her much.
I dont know if age is a factor when it comes to morphine pumps but i would do some research ask a doctor who inplants and manages the pumps.If her doc doesnt then he is not the one to ask.
It would be a shame for her to continue to suffer when there is something that may help.
scott
It sounds like tolerance has become a major issue.A pump or a spinal stimulator might restore some quality of life and give her the ability to function a bit longer instead of constantly lying down.
Its a bad situation because lying down constantly will cause her muscles to atrophy and puts more stress on her spine but the pain prevents her from staying on her feet.
Has her pain doc discussed any pump trials?
The doc may feel that it is too much trouble for her to do a trial and go through surgery & months finding the right dose and right med.
It does not sound as though her pain is well managed.If the oxy is not working maybe a med change would help.
Many people develop tolerance quickly to oxy so although her dose may seem high,it may not be helping her much.
I dont know if age is a factor when it comes to morphine pumps but i would do some research ask a doctor who inplants and manages the pumps.If her doc doesnt then he is not the one to ask.
It would be a shame for her to continue to suffer when there is something that may help.
scott
coastline
10-08-2006, 02:30 AM
You might ask you PM doctor or whoever is assisting you to prescibe you a Long Acting (LA) med such as Oxycontin/Duragesic/MSContin or Methadone, and prescribe you something for breakthrough pain. 180 mg Oxycodone seems like a lot of medicine now, that is 30 mgs 6 times a day or every 4 hours. I agree a spinal stimulator or pump or possibly a change in meds are in order if a tolerance has developed and is not controlling the pain. I would certainly discuss this with your physician and if you are not comfortable with what he said or offers get a second opinion in order to get some relief. Hope you get to feeling better very soon. Jeff
kj_johnson
10-08-2006, 04:17 AM
thank u for your replies, i already had planned to call her pain doctor monday
kj
kj
Sick of Hurting
10-11-2006, 09:33 AM
My husband was on oxycotin 180 mg. a day and was stillnot getting relief from him pain. He is now taking methadone and is seems to be working alot better. They have to start out slow to see if you can take it, but once they get the dose right it seems to work better for him. Also him mood is alot better, almost like a different person.