Does anything truly help break through pain??? - Pain Management Message Board

nix nooks · 05-14-2003, 07:23 AM

I just started taking Avinza two weeks ago. I am up to 90mgs a day and still am having break through pain anywhere from 3to 6 hours. When I take a Percocet during thia time its helps so much getting through this. Is this normal with any of the pain pills to get break through pain? Is there anything that will truely make the pain go away?
Help,
Vicky

Autumn Angel · 05-14-2003, 10:34 AM

Hi Vicky...I was on Oxycontin for about 3 months before weaning myself off of it and I was taking percocet for BT pain and yes it did help but I decided to give up a little comfort to save my body in the long run from all the narcotics I was on. Oxycontin percocet and dilaudid. I tried every NSAID going over a 10 year period Naproxen, Celebrex, Vioxx and a bunch of others alone and in combination. They ruined my stomach after that long and I am now on Losec and Ranitidine (prescription Zantac). I was just put on OXY IR and neutronin yesterday by my PM doc and the Oxy works just as good as the percocet but without any tylenol to damage the liver. I was put on the 10mg one tab 3 times a day. And though I am far from pain free my spirits are up because I am not I walking pharmacy like I was 30mg of Oxy a day as compared to the 60mg I was taking is a big step for me.
Anyway what I think your base med is is morphine right?
I guess you could try the morphine IR since its the same drug or if you are already on the percocet for BT ask for the OXY IR with no tylenol. It might be your base med that needs ajusting if you are always having BT pain. I would if you havent already done so ask our new member who is a pain specialist. I wish you the best and God bless.
Autumn.

nix nooks · 05-14-2003, 03:16 PM

Thank you Autumn Angel. Yes my main med is morphine based. Since I recently changed from the military doctors to this pain management clinic at least they are tring others meds besides percocet. The Avinza seems to be working but I still have that bt pain. I will see about asking for the Oxy. What do you mean by thr ri or is it ir? I did post a question to the other newcomer this morning. I will see what other suggestions I get. I don't see the doctor until 4th of June. I still have percocet left from my other doctors so I will be ok until then.
Thank you again for your suggestion. I will see about asking the doc.
Vicky

grizzk62 · 05-14-2003, 06:25 PM

Nix,

I too like Autumn take Oxy IR the IR means Immediate Release. I take methadone for my main med. The Oxy IR is a wonderful BT pain med. It takes affect for me when in 15 minutes. I hope this helps. I'm glad that you are getting some relief from your meds. Now you can start living life again.

Matt

nix nooks · 05-15-2003, 08:20 AM

Oxy IR is the same as Oxycondin? I'm trying to figure out what some these meds are. I have a pill book at home plus reading the information yoiu can find on the web about all the meds. As long as you tke the meds according to what your doctor tells you and everything will be fine.It's when you take them other ways you get yourself into trouble. I called the doctors office to leve a message for the nurse to see if they upped my base med Avinza to 120mg if that will take away the bt? Since of being on percocet for 2 years I think my body has high tolerance for things..So finding something that works might be a tough one..
Have a Great day,
vicky
I will keep you posted on what the doc's office says..