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Board: Pain Management 04-29-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By BB07
Re: Patch question

mas smith-

hi-

t-girl's reply to you is exactly right, according to the directions on the duragesic patch instruction sheet, and my own experience. I have been stable on patch for 2yrs now-....
Board: Pain Management 04-28-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 817
Posted By BB07
Re: Stolen pain med's- what do I do?

im just saying.

3yrs in pm is plenty to know exactly what you are dealing with, you too, I am positive have heard all the above before. we all have, 99.9 sure of this.

I don't understand for...
Board: Pain Management 04-06-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By BB07
Re: back/leg pain and need advice in pierce county, WA

HI=

I cannot say this loud enough- FIND a better, compassionate PM specialist-they are out there-this doctor you are with is ridiculous to tell you he does not believe in pain medicine for pain!!...
Board: Pain Management 04-03-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 657
Posted By BB07
Re: Generic vs brand

tvba-

your dr told you he didn't think a la narcotic was a good idea? did you make him aware of how your daily activities are affected and the quality of your life? all a CP wants is to be able to...
Board: Pain Management 03-21-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 400
Posted By BB07
Re: Cervical Epidural side effects question

hi alex12

when they take blood to inject it is called a blood patch-it is for when there is leakage from the epi inj site-this will plug it therefore stopping the headache-if that;s the cause of...
Board: Pain Management 03-20-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,006
Posted By BB07
Re: Stollen pain med's- what do I do?

hurtin-

If I were you I would WAIT til Friday-it is only the day after tomorrow,not even 48 hours-I would take the pain rather than TELL my doctor your story-don't due it. You know for sure you...
Board: Pain Management 03-20-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,375
Posted By BB07
Re: Please need support and advice

alex12

It is unusual in PM to be kept on short acting meds like vicodin/Norco(I seem to remember you asking about problem with vicodin in Feb)-other than for use as a break-thru med. 40 mg of...
Board: Pain Management 03-04-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,053
Posted By BB07
Re: Post op and a lot of medication

stupid feet- alot said about tolerance-but I could see you already know alot-one thing I can share that has helped me tremendously along with yes-still the la, sa narcotics-is mangosteen juice-I am...
Board: Pain Management 03-04-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,053
Posted By BB07
Re: Post op and a lot of medication

stupid feet- I dont believe you are in a "stupor" either and it is remarks like that from people who just cannot remain subjective because they do not know you or how bad your pain is or how are able...
Board: Pain Management 02-21-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,377
Posted By BB07
Re: Venting about Drs. treatment

kittkat-

I tell you what my PM doctor says about these doctors who with-hold pain meds from patientd who would clearly benefit from it as far improving function and quality of daily life. "These...
Board: Pain Management 02-11-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 899
Posted By BB07
Re: Get off fentanyl with withdrawls?

ferd-
why would you think OP percocets are Norco? I have percocet(oxycodone)10mg w/325 acetaminophen for bt pain.

GMI-it depends on what strength of patch you are on and for how long-you should...
Board: Pain Management 01-21-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 884
Posted By BB07
Re: Anyone out there? please help!

hi FHL-

Your doctors have FAILED you miserably. That surgeon who told you 99% are helped/cured, i dont recall from your post which lie he proclaimed. and to imply you are a drug addict because...
Board: Pain Management 01-01-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By BB07
Re: Newbie needs fentanyl patch help

do you no longer have the norco for bt pain-if not you should-i also use the fent patch with much success as far as relief, i also have percocet 10 for bt, i get the rebound headaches sometimes awful...
Board: Pain Management 12-30-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 981
Posted By BB07
Re: Itching

hi pandie

I take generic allergy relief which has 25mg of the dyphenhydramine(prob spell wrong)but same ingredient as oral benadryl and it helps and stops the side effect of itching for me(side...
Board: Pain Management 11-25-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,407
Posted By BB07
Re: Fentanyl Patches - Pros and Cons

hi cspine-

well I deal with some pretty terrible chronic pain from traumatic accident' to make a long story short it is mainly my lower spine-and hips n legs, mostly left n I get the episodes of...
Board: Cancer: Esophageal 10-14-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,539
Posted By BB07
Re: Pain Below Sternum

have you ever been tested/screened for Celiac disease?
Board: Pain Management 06-12-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,862
Posted By BB07
Re: M.A. left drug test in unsecured area

hi-

the process of how your PM's office collects UA's would sure make me uncomfortable too!

At my PM's office you go into the lab first where they take your vital signs,etc, then if they happen...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-29-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,963
Posted By BB07
Re: Chronic Pain Syndrome - BAD leg pain - Advice

hi shauny-

i'll bet that hamstring gets pretty sore-i have some experience with the TENS and that type of injury-heres's what i did- placed ALL 4 leads in a perpendicular fashion around but not...
Board: Pain Management 05-11-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By BB07
Re: Put on a new medication.

hi jen-

contrary to the info from previous poster- Hydromorphone(i.e. dilaudid) is a derivatiive of morphine; however the hydro/ dilaudid is more potent. You are on the long acting ms contin, and...
Board: Pain Management 05-11-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By BB07
Re: Percocet side effects

and...you will here this alot if you hav'nt already-but it's very true.-not everyone taking the same medication/dose is going to have the same result or reaction. also, even if you have taken a...
Board: Pain Management 05-11-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By BB07
Re: Percocet side effects

hi- yes, alot of people report having more energy when taking percocet, are you taking the 5/325?. i also use oxycodone, for break-thru pain, but without the acetamiophin(tylenol), could be the...
Board: Back Problems 05-11-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By BB07
Re: I can't sit

hi-

i know that pain very well, i have hnp l3-4,l4-l5,l5-s1 with sciatica and radiculapothy -the pain i get is thru the buttocks(unbearable burning and sharp) and down legs, lt worse. i have...
Board: Pain Management 05-09-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By BB07
Re: I need some advice!!

yes that's the thing to do, let your dr decide what she thinks you may do well on. i suffer as well with a lot of nerve damage/pain along with other painful spinal damage and have been on most of...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-20-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,366
Posted By BB07
Re: Now I need advice...

wait until you have official letter in hand before you waste your time. because they then will have THE SAME info you have in your hand and you can refer to that letter-if you call again before you...
Board: Pain Management 01-23-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,293
Posted By BB07
Re: MS Contin NOT helping RSD any longer, how do i ask PM dr about a change?

you must remember your doc cannot read your mind and if you say allis well and the meds are helping-that is what she/he must assume. dont be afraid to discuss how you daily life is being impacted.
Board: Pain Management 01-05-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By BB07
Re: To Those Prescribed Methadone

hi joe=

i too tried methadone for pain relief, but the side effects too became too much, including low/no libido which affected my relationship also. there are so many other LA opiates available...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-27-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By BB07
Re: My son's ssi.....answers plz..

nannette hi

yes- they will take it-if you rec'd any assistance whatsoever from fed/state there gonna
deduct it first=if they dont now they will.
Board: Bowel Disorders 11-20-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 339
Posted By BB07
Re: isnt it dangerous to be impacted for so lng

dobie-

a quick note once you use the magnesium citrate-dont use it every day-you may have to use it once maybe twice to clean you out-then just use the vegetable laxative or the otc colace or...
Board: Bowel Disorders 11-18-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 339
Posted By BB07
Re: isnt it dangerous to be impacted for so lng

i dont think the flexeril will add to your constipation-what other meds do you take?-the vegetable laxative is natural(thus it's name-vegetable)yes it's safe to take everyday. buy some colace to and...
Board: Pain Management 10-30-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,708
Posted By BB07
Re: Inadequate pain relief after emergency surgery..help!

hi-

i am a CPP and was kinda surprised your surgeon wouldnt give you the dilaudid for your short term post op-pain, it's actually weaker than vicodan ES when it is taken ORALLY, but seems to have...
Board: Disabilities 10-10-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By BB07
Re: Scared

sunni123

ddont despair now, you have been thru so much and made it-you know this life is not easy and to give up is to die-use your computer-you seem pretty articulate and intelligent enough to...
Board: Pain Management 09-18-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,221
Posted By BB07
Re: Please help me and my husband

you need to wake up!!! he is just using you and making a fool out of you-leave him-get as far away from this loser as possible and dont evan go there saying you feel sorry for him-he is very selfish...
Board: Bowel Disorders 08-28-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,272
Posted By BB07
Re: isnt it dangerous to be impacted for so lng

I take 390mg morphine daily-so i know about them constipating you-an as far as the ER doc not wanting to touch you with the meds you are on-what does THAT tell ya??!! Do try the cod liver oil and i...
Board: Pain Management 08-19-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,125
Posted By BB07
Re: OPANA 10mg TID

opana(hydromorphone) has an extremely low bioavailability when taken orally-making it a weak pain medication- i was on 40mg the highest dose 3 times a day- and my pain soared-then i found out it was...
Board: Pain Management 08-17-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By BB07
Re: ms contin and fatigue

vicky=

i am glad to here that-i hope this new consult will be able to help you to feel better- please come back and post how it went.
Board: Disabilities 08-15-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,075
Posted By BB07
Re: Called SSA for info and was shocked.

hey there spine az-

you should know that you over qualify for ssdi-i had NO surgery-yet my injuries just as devastating as yours. i refuse surgery-as there is no guarantee it will lessen my...
Board: Disabilities 08-15-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,291
Posted By BB07
Re: Cases on the internet

harmoney=

why do you keep torchering yourself. just stop reading so much negativity, it isnt healthy!! yes, applying for ssdi is and can be an extremely difficult thing to obtain, i know, i went...
Board: Pain Management 08-14-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By BB07
Re: Greetings from a new member

fioricet...one step below heroin...hmmm. i wonder what he would say to me about the morphine and oxycodone i am prescribed, lol. gosh, i hope i never lose my doctor, soon anyways. fioricet would...
Board: Pain Management 08-07-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By BB07
Re: Can a pharmacist recommend a physician?

of course not!!! in fact that would be exactly what i would do-the pharmacists dont get enough credit-they can help in many ways-knowing which docs they recommend is one way. ask the pharmacist you...
Board: Pain Management 08-02-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,888
Posted By BB07
Re: Opana ER 10mg

hi rivers-

just had to jump in here about my experience with OPANA-i too had awful side effects but NO, NONE, NADA pain relief. oxymorphone(opana) is a very powerful pain medication. But not...
Board: Pain Management 07-31-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,527
Posted By BB07
Re: Frustrated!! I need help finding a solution!

say-

DONT ever feel like you have to apologize for venting, that's what were here for, and some of the posters here can get a bit overzealous if you know what i mean.

you were in no way...
Board: Pain Management 07-13-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,855
Posted By BB07
Re: Need advice on upcoming med change

hi joe-

i too went from oxycontin to mscontin after purdue reformulated there medicine into garbage. mscontin is working better, also take msir and oxycodone ir-i switch back n forth on the 2 bt...
Board: Pain Management 06-30-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,617
Posted By BB07
Re: Wondering How

you can also apply for xtra help with your rx benefits-thats what i did and it has helped me tremendouly-just contact or go to your local ss office and tell them you would like to see if you qualify...
Board: Disabilities 05-31-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By BB07
Re: Ive got a Question

there is really absolutely no way to know-its all a waiting game
Board: Disabilities 05-22-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,140
Posted By BB07
Re: Supposed to get Medicare after 2 yrs, 3 more still waiting

you should have known better after just going thru the ssdi stuff!!! i really mean that in a nice way-let me tell you what happened to me! i had alj hearing last july/2010-fully favorable with...
Board: Disabilities 05-18-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By BB07
Re: I just LUV my doctor

i cannot tell you enough how my doctor, who very carefully DOCUMENTED my condition-said the same exact thing as your doctor-I am as lucky as you to have had such a doctor treating me and who also...
Board: Disabilities 05-16-2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,029
Posted By BB07
Re: A Few Questions

hi mp-

yes, it is terrible and yes they do lie, anyhow it seems that way. but you can get thru this. the next step is to find an atty, one who is available to you anytime you have a question,...
Board: Disabilities 05-14-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,535
Posted By BB07
Re: Approved-No Check?

i had a similar situation after i was approved for ssdi via alj hearing-onset date was 1/27/2007-and award letter also officially stated onset date 1/27/2007. But someone keyed my onset ate in the...
Board: Pain Management 05-13-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,055
Posted By BB07
Re: I am afraid to ask my doctor for a dose increase.

it is hard sometimes-me too. i ask about chronic ear infections because i recently read an interesting article about same and later as an adult causing quite severe gastro/stomach issues as we r...
Board: Pain Management 05-13-2011, 04:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,055
Posted By BB07
Re: I am afraid to ask my doctor for a dose increase.

maybe if you put all down in a letter to him marked personal and confidential, it will be easier to be more "honest" with him, share everything you have told us here and i think he will understand...
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