Re: 10-20 10/325 a day Percocet issue

I see two questions addressed here.

Should you ask about breakthrough meds? Since your doc is wary of the
DEA, I'd hold off on that, unless your pain actually increases. I once
almost lost a good doctor for making a similar request. Not only is it
an increase in pills, but some recreational users prefer the
short-acting types of drugs. Take things slowly, unless you're pain
becomes unbearable.

Should you get your liver checked out? If you can easily afford it,
better safe than sorry.

But the liver has remarkable restorative properties. Are you a regular
alcoholic drinker, or recreational drug user? (This is a rhetorical
question-I don't expect an answer, as its none of my business). But
alcohol and certain street drugs can seriously damage the liver-so if
you do indulge, you should have the tests done immeiately.

Also, if the itching continues, this can be a sign of hepatitis, or of
several other liver diseases. DEFINITELY waste no time in getting
your liver checked-if this is the case!

So, it comes down to insurance costs. If you're a moderate to heavy
drinker, use recreational drugs, or keep on itching after stopping apap
after a week or so, have your liver enzymes checked immediately!
Otherwise, you can afford to wait a little while. Of course, if funds
aren't a problem, have the tests done right away, under any
circumstances. And ALWAYS take unexplained itching as a serious sign,
if it remains undiagnosed for more than a month or so.

So, after saying my piece, here's hoping that the new meds do their
job, and you're feeling better soon. It's a sad commentary, when the
patient has to remind the doctor of some serious side effects. But, be
glad you caught it in time!


-Legend



Bob wrote:
A what?
Nope, never even mentioned it... so I should ask him about this?
Bob


NWBluePenguin wrote:
I sure hope you had the liver scan done. APAP can really do horrendous
damage. Glad things are looking better for you. Did he give you a "break
through" med for the times when your pain spikes beyond the relief you get
from the oxy?

"Bob" <kennedy64@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Kids...
My doctor has decided that the best bet is now OxContin 40 mg/3x a day
Does this sound better?
Bob


NWBluePenguin wrote:
Be honest......honesty is the best way to discuss anything with your
doctor.
If your pain is well covered, let him/her know that. If your pain is not
well covered, let him/her know that also. Let him know you have great
concern about all of the APAP in the Percocets and would like to get away
from taking any APAP if at all possible. Also let him know you want that
liver scan done to make sure all the APAP ingested so far has not caused
liver damage.

Honesty.....I can't stress that enough. Honesty is key to builidng the
trusting relationship you need to have with the doctor who is giving you
pain relief. :-)

"Bob" <kennedy64@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1154084693.522313.315400@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi OldGoat...
Thanks for the VERY kind words... I truly appreciate them.
Ok, a question for you, as well as the entire group...

I'm gonna call my doctor this morning (today is Friday). How do I come
out and ask for OxyContin or any of the other drugs you all recommended
without all of the "red flag-med-seeking" alarms going off????

Any answers will be GREATLY appreciated!
TGIF
Bob


OldGoat wrote:
Dear Bob,

As you said, it's what you do, but even if it's "just saving people",
I'd
just like to say thanks and ask you to pass it on.
You got a good sized problem going on with your
acetaminophen/Tylenol/APAP
intake. You're headed for liver or kidney problems before you get
through
the first layer of skin.
A change to a more pure narcotic, less the add-ons (and yes I'm
talking
things like oxycontin, methadone, all the bad press drugs) might put
you
on
a lower dose and help the itching. Benadryl is an excellent idea,
though
it
could make you over drowsy, but most of you shift guys I know hit the
coffee
pretty good too, so you may balance out. It should help the itch
somewhat
as
well.
Keep the nails trimmed and filed and some kind of lotion to keep the
scratching to a minimum. If you have never heard of it, I suggest
"Cornhuskers Lotion", the stuff works great, but it's appearance may
get
you
razzed. Looks like a solo sex act in a bottle, if you know what I
mean,
but
it's clear, not too flowery, and will keep you from ripping yourself
apart.
Talk to your doc, get a liver function done and have him get you off
those
poisons like Tylenol and Advil.
Narcotics AS PRESCRIBED are among the safest of drugs there are. Most
of
the
body bags with OD's in them haven't got a thing to do with doctors
orders,
that's the difference.
If you need anything or have questions, feel free to ask.
And Again, Thanks--og


"Bob" <kennedy64@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi...
Lets get the part that upsets me the most right out on the table...
I am a State Police Detective Sergeant, retired at 42 by "buying"
back
my military time. Anyway, as the subject line states, this is what I
take.

I was first put on "perc's" (5/325 1-2 every 6-8 hours as needed), 6
years ago to combat the pain of Trigeminal Neuralgia. I then was
stabbed in L-3 L-4 while making an arrest and after 4 surgeries the
dose was increased to "AS NEEDED".

And then September 11th... Disaster Response Unit/Urban Search and
Recovery and I reinjured.

No, I am not suffering from "John Wayne" syndrome... I help people;
thats just what I do.

So now I am "up" to 10-20 10 mg. per day... more if it's a bad day
pain
wise.

I guess my question for now is this; I have been awake since Sunday
at
about 0800 hours (8:00 am) and it is now 0501 hours. Perc's have
always been more of an "up" for me... is that normal?

And this, the g-damned itching! Is there something I can take?
Benydryl?
ANY responses will be appreciated
Bob




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