Re: Question about pain medication

[Guest guest]

Jim, you might ask your doctor about a time-release type of narcotic,

like Oxycontin. I've found that it provides better relief than a

short-term medication like Lorcet.

Like you, I was on Lorcet for several years. After a pain doctor got me on

Oxycontin, I've been more able to manage my chronic neck pain.

There are several other long-lasting medications besides Oxycontin and your

doctor may prescribe one of those. If the doctor prescribes Oxycontin, make

sure you get the generic which is quite a bit cheaper than the brand name

version.

I would appreciate any suggestions anyone would have on what would be a good

medication to ask the Dr. to put me on.

>Jim

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