Guest guest Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 , Thank you so much for this. I hate this drug. It scares me to death. I have never taken one or been prescribed one, I just know what they do. Hugs,Teri On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:25 AM, ilvgr8ps <Marsuk31@...> wrote: Hi Folks, I am feeling compelled to chime in here. Oxycontin was originally to be used for cancer pain. It should be the very LAST resort. Diet, exercise, OTC anti inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or even prescription strength should be used first. If NOTHING works and you are looking for 24 hour relief maybe a fentanyl patch would be more appropriate. We have a local doctor who was selling prescriptions for Oxycontin- SHE was recently arrested (sold to an undercover cop) but guess what, she is innocent until proven guilty and is still practicing medicine (just not allowed to write scripts for narcotics) This is the same Doc who treated my stepdaughters Mom who WAS horribly addicted to Oxycontin and overdosed several years ago. So, yes, you have to be VERY careful and decide wisely about taking this medication. I believe it is over prescribed. I am an RN and work as a Visiting Nurse, so I see it all. Oxycontin is to be taken twice daily (every 12 hours) as it is a long- acting drug. I am sure everyone knows about oxycontin on the streets, its an epidemic- it is crushed - enteric coating removed thereby releasing the full effect of the drug all at once. Just like heroin this way and very difficult for them to get off of it due to effect on the brain. Keep your oxycontin/ narcotics safely away, so anyone at risk to abuse it can't get it. Don you are always giving great advise, I hope you heed the advice others are giving you. Hugs, Pain-free thank you ASEA! > >> > >> > >> From: Gloria <gadamscan@...> > >> Subject: Re: [ ] Lyrica for Fibromyalgia - Trudy? > >> > >> Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 11:40 PM > >> > >> > >> > >> Don, Don, Don > >> > >> You simply can not play around with medications like Oxycontin's. You have > >> to take them as prescribed or they don't work properly!!! > >> > >> Why are you so worried about becoming addicted?? Your pain is still with > >> you and the Oxycontin's work!! The pain is not going to suddenly > >> disappear. Simple - you don't take your meds and the pain is back. Take > >> the meds and have a more comfortable life. There is likely never going to > >> be a time in your life that you won't need the Oxy's. > >> > >> But, we tried to tell you before, you have to take meds as they are > >> prescribed, not how Don wants. Lots of meds do not work until it's been > >> built up in the body. Numerous anti-depressants are like that. You can't > >> just take an anti-depressant when you feel depressed. It won't work!! > >> > >> With all of you health problems, what is a little Oxycontin to help you > >> get through the day?? > >> > >> Luv Gloria > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> ** > >> > >> Hi Trudy > >> Lyrica works differently for everybody, and is VERY expensive. > >> 277 dollars for 90 pills [one month]....minimum dose. > >> I tried it for 4 months, and it did nothing for me - candy. > >> I was taking 75mg x three times a day [3 pills = 225mg]. > >> > >> My Case Manager also takes it, and she says it works good for her [she is > >> on a 3x higher dose than I was]. > >> But she is also on 3 other kinds of pain meds. > >> So go figure. > >> She is a nice person - but I think that she is caught up in the Yuppie > >> Junkie thing....IE: a Professional 'streight person' becomming addicted to > >> prescription meds. > >> > >> I went back to my GP, and he changed me to Oxycontin 10mg, then upped that > >> to 20mg for my really bad days. > >> I take the Oxy's PRN [as needed], to avoid becomming dependent, and also > >> cut back on liver damage. > >> The Oxy's I can feel helping me, whereas I felt nothing from the Lyrica. > >> I dont get stoned from the Oxy's, but I do feel a tingling in my body, and > >> sometimes have to take a nap. > >> Occasionally they give me a headache, especially if I eat suger products. > >> > >> The only problem I have with the Oxycontin's is that they are time > >> release, so its usually 2+ hours before I start getting concious pain > >> relief. > >> I take one 10mg when I wake up if I hurt bad. > >> 3 hours later I may take a second one if I am still hurting a bunch. > >> Some days I can deal with the pain, so I take none. > >> > >> Now, here is a 'Natural' suggestion for you. > >> I have found experimenting with my diet, that if I stay away from sugar > >> type products, red meats [beef/pork], and fried foods, that I have bunches > >> less body pain. > >> These 3 things also cause me digestive problems, and are not real good for > >> the liver or heart. > >> > >> This has been my personal experiance using Lyrica, and some of what I have > >> learned about my body. > >> > >> love > >> don in ks > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 TeriI have no doubt that they are extremely addictive. It's a lot of the reason I'm glad that I don't have to ask for anything like it. I know that you've taken them for a week or two, your hooked. What I was really trying to put across was that Don has been on these Oxy's for a long time already. If that is what works to maintain a comfortable life, it is what it is. No use worrying about addiction at this stage.My fear is that I would ask for something like that, away to early and then when the pain really gets intense, the Oxy's won't work unless they keep me highly doped. The likelihood that my liver is going to go down hill is very high! So, hopefully I can continue with these muscle relaxants until I need something stronger. My brother already takes morphine pills and I have a friend that takes the Oxy's.Gloria Unfortunately Oxy's are a very easy addiction. They truly are heroin in pill form. The fewer of these that Don takes the better. Those things scare the crap out of me. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:18 AM, Gloria <gadamscan@...> wrote: Oh, it's not easy to get pain relievers here either. It has to be long term incapacity from pain, at the very least. I wouldn't know enough about the Oxy's and whether they should be taken on a schedule!! Just worry about Don when he takes so many meds and trying to get him to be regular. But, just about any or everything is filtered through our livers. Then, the things that could be dangerous to a sick liver today, will suddenly be absolutely wonderful the next. I guess I need to look up a whole lot more, what really can cause harm to the liver. You both know that I had an addiction to OTC Acetaminophen. But, that does not say that I "have" to stay totally away from them. They were recommended for any headaches while on tx. I'm very aware to take them so little that it would be hard to find the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks I am actually saving the Oxy addiction until the cancer comes back. That's what I meant in my last post.Yup, well aware of the street addiction to Oxy's as well. Because I don't and never have lived in that kind of addition, I just can't figure out where these folks get the pills. Nope, don't want to know either. Hi Folks, I am feeling compelled to chime in here. Oxycontin was originally to be used for cancer pain. It should be the very LAST resort. Diet, exercise, OTC anti inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or even prescription strength should be used first. If NOTHING works and you are looking for 24 hour relief maybe a fentanyl patch would be more appropriate. We have a local doctor who was selling prescriptions for Oxycontin- SHE was recently arrested (sold to an undercover cop) but guess what, she is innocent until proven guilty and is still practicing medicine (just not allowed to write scripts for narcotics) This is the same Doc who treated my stepdaughters Mom who WAS horribly addicted to Oxycontin and overdosed several years ago. So, yes, you have to be VERY careful and decide wisely about taking this medication. I believe it is over prescribed. I am an RN and work as a Visiting Nurse, so I see it all. Oxycontin is to be taken twice daily (every 12 hours) as it is a long- acting drug. I am sure everyone knows about oxycontin on the streets, its an epidemic- it is crushed - enteric coating removed thereby releasing the full effect of the drug all at once. Just like heroin this way and very difficult for them to get off of it due to effect on the brain. Keep your oxycontin/ narcotics safely away, so anyone at risk to abuse it can't get it. Don you are always giving great advise, I hope you heed the advice others are giving you. Hugs, Pain-free thank you ASEA! --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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