- Monty44 & Others - More Thoracic Pain 20th February 2008
... and so even before surgery I was taking 120 mg. of methadone daily plus 15 mg. of oxycodone every 6 hours from ... breakthrough pain. I've been on the same amount of methadone since surgery but the oxycodone has been upped to...
- My Valentine Present 19th February 2008
... if I can't come down on it, we will be switching to methadone . He just does not like to leave his patients on oxycontin...
... have been talking about switching me at some point to methadone if we are unable to reduce my meds in the next couple...
- Pepper... 17th February 2008
... his patients on oxycontin and often switches them to methadone . I am scared that he might change me and what if...
... control your pain well. I have heard good things about methadone . In fact, my MIL's best friend has just recently ... been prescribed methadone for minor back pain, due to her problematic feet....
- Is this true? 11th February 2008
... said that your on very strong pain meds, I was on Methadone and Vicodin prior to my surgery so I'm very familiar...
- I am new here deg disc and spinal stenosis 11th January 2008
... TOLD THE NURSE ALOT OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND HOW THE METHADONE GAVE ME GREAT RELIEF FOR QUITE A LONG TIME..SHE SEEMS ... TO THINK WITH THE PROPER ADJUSTMENT TO THE METHADONE AND A GOOD MEDICATION FOR THE NERVOUS I SHOULD FEEL...
- Cymbalta 10th January 2008
... agreed to take over my meds and he told me to research methadone and will probably be switching me over to it in February...
- Good News 19th December 2007
... would be here for me and if need be he would put me on Methadone long term. That has been such a relief to have earned...
- unbearable lower back pain after fall down a flight of stairs 4th December 2007
... day stays in the hospital. I have tried oxycotin, Methadone , morphine and morphine patch. Can't take them. I...
... oxycotin because it is addictive. He keeps trying to push methadone and suboxone(which almost killed me). Just about anything...
- hurting 11th November 2007
... actually in until I was off the meds! For years I was on methadone later added the non generic Vicodin (my body does...
- dilaudid for severe pain-anyone (failed ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT) 17th October 2007
... 4mg. Also just an FYI but not positive I think that Methadone is an inexpensive medication and can be used for LA...
- scar tissue from back surgery 10th October 2007
... comes out with something new. I am currently taking Methadone 40mg twice a day, Cymblata for depression and nerve...
- I am in trouble - who can suggest anything... 1st October 2007
... having issues with your pain. I am allergic to vicodin, methadone , and codeine, my doc had a hard time prescribing pain...
... WITH YOU SIS, I AM ALLERGIC TO CODIENE, VICODIN, AND METHADONE OH AND ALSO DILAUDID. I HAVE BEEN ON EVERY DRUG UNDER...
- Any1 have luck with Epidural injections? 27th August 2007
... Injection) where the other PM wanted to throw me on Methadone ...supposed to f/up in 2 weeks with the new guys PA...
- 2nd Opinion today on Failed Back Syndrome 17th August 2007
... PM doc and took me off the OxyContin and put me on Methadone . Supposedly the methadone is better for nerve pain...
... keep ourselves as "up" as we can.
I have been on methadone and agree that it is a very good med for nerve pain ... relief. I hope he started you on a very low dosage.... methadone can make you very groggy until your body gets used...
... Thanks for your kind words everyone.
As far as the methadone , I am starting with 5 mg twice a day and in 10 days...
- How has your employer responded to your back problems? 1st August 2007
... surgeries back to back. My PM wants to put me on Methadone and has recommended disability. With such conflicting...
- Has Anyone Read: Healing Back Pain or The Mind Body Prescription by Dr. Sarno? 30th July 2007
... hi:) , i like your response.lol, anyway, the methadone has worked best for me. i have tried many different...
... addition, my pain management doctor wants to put me on Methadone and told me there is always disability...UUUGH...why...
- Desparetly Seeking Advice Post PILF 6 months 30th July 2007
... they only help minimally...he offered to prescribe me Methadone which only makes me more upset as I don't want to...
... resort?
Best of luck!
What I have heard about methadone is that it is very good for pain plus you don't get...
... Jack, I've heard (from those on these boards) that Methadone is a great option for pain, however, I want to do...
- Shawley 28th July 2007
... back pain sufferer for many-many years. PK, PM, PT, methadone , 2 fusion surgeries - nothing worked on her. She got...
- Gabapentin for sciatic pain? 26th July 2007
... So I guess that is in 3000 mg's a day. I also take methadone , blood pressure med, depression med and dilaudid for...
- Pepper Update & Nerve Block Question 25th July 2007
... physician(who was worried about the high dosage of methadone I needed) & the Pain Specialist has had me do several ... car acc.& I've been on aLOT of pain meds-including Methadone with Neurontin & Robaxin combo.I had another car acc...
- Does Mri Confirm Severe Pain? 18th July 2007
... than class 3 drugs. I was hospitalized twice from Methadone and Oxycotin. I was prescribed 180mg /day of oxy...
... using the meds for pain. That was after they tried Methadone and Suboxone (Subutex) to take me off Norco. Now does...
- Need Help Regarding Meds. change 14th July 2007
... Have for over 4 years or more. I was moved over to Methadone and twice to Oxycotin. All three times wound up in...
- Breathing problems with back problems ? 17th June 2007
... concluded it was in part due to the oxycotin or the methadone that I was on. I only tried it for 1 1/2 days each...
- Leg Pain and swelling 15th June 2007
... this just happend when my new PP decided to up my Methadone . I was only taking one 500 mg of Vicadone and two...
- Newbie to board - Morphine tolorance 6th June 2007
... many different pain meds over the years (oxycontin, Methadone ,lorcet,ect) and I would like to know if anyone else ... there dosage rather quickly. I know with oxycontin and methadone I was able to stay on a peticular dose for a year ... themselves with it) and doctor doesnt want to give out methadone anymore because of the JAMA alert that patients on...
- Second Fusion 26th April 2007
... lose my pain mgmt dr that did my kadian morphine and methadone pain pills because of being on ss disability for so...
... anymore since I have been off the Kadian morphine and methadone . In the meantime yesterday my pain mgmt Dr gave me...
- Medication induced Constipation 26th April 2007
... would greatly appreciate.
Kelly
I've been on Methadone for almost a year and have had to Vicodin to my regimen...
- Hardware removal appointment today 26th April 2007
... Norco 10/350 5/day, flexeril, & Ativan. They used Methadone and Subutex and Suboxone. I can't use strong Opiate...
- Having really bad day ............ 22nd April 2007
... not have a problem getting off of them. I take my Methadone as needed and once left home to take care of my mother ... her at home for two and a half months and left the Methadone at home and didn't have a problem. Of course my doctor ... have refussed anything stronger than the dosage of Methadone and Vicodin I presently on which when taken together...
- spondo spinal fusion 6th April 2007
... neurostimulator and have been on kadian morphine and methadone with a pain mgmt dr for approx 5 yrs, previously had ... had a major fall after weaning off the morphine and methadone 3 mos ago thinking this process to see a surgeon would...
- Lower Back Pain (what is causing it?) 5th April 2007
... suggested none of these, her suggestions were, morphine, methadone and stuff that was even stronger and yes I had my ... had to quit and I reffused any drug stonger than the Methadone . Point is, we do have choices and options, go on-line...
- 5wks post op bilevel post 360 fusion with instrumentation 31st March 2007
... being tolerant to a lot of the narcs. I have been on methadone for 2yrs to control the fibro pain. I take klonopin...
- advice for hubby 31st March 2007
... treated with long acting medications such as Morphine, Methadone (usually a last resort) Fentanyl or Oxycontin. There...
- what age is too young for surgery? 23rd March 2007
... really dont like taking them. They had me on 120 15mg methadone a mon, 120 15mg oxycodone a month and 90 375mg soma...
... really dont like taking them. They had me on 120 15mg methadone a mon, 120 15mg oxycodone a month and 90 375mg soma...
... really dont like taking them. They had me on 120 15mg methadone a mon, 120 15mg oxycodone a month and 90 375mg soma...
- Ortho appointment today 2nd March 2007
... from 1 year post op).
We tried to switch me over to methadone , and it made me very , very tired, which does not...
- Yep! Some More SpinalCord Stim Question's 27th February 2007
... it was my last hope period, only it wasn't.
I'm on methadone and baclofen and cymbalta for the pain now and have...
- Will Pain Every Go Away 23rd February 2007
... the sun, also i am allergic to codiene, vicodin, and methadone . i was on dilaudid and darvocet and it worked intially...
- What can help control this Pain? 26th January 2007
... tried me on various pain meds from motrin, darvocet, methadone , and dilaudid which was increase from 2mg to 4mg and...
... tried me on various pain meds from motrin, darvocet, methadone , and dilaudid which was increase from 2mg to 4mg and...
... tried me on various pain meds from motrin, darvocet, methadone , and dilaudid which was increase from 2mg to 4mg and...
- Vacuum disc phenomenon??? Herniated and Torn Discs Will IDET help me? 11th January 2007
... pain is much worse than it was before. But Morphine, methadone , none of it took the pain away without causing another...
- methadone/oxycontin/soma 29th December 2006
... and a messed up jaw). But i had a bad effect on the methadone ( I felt like i could be wreckless and not get hurt ... on it). so I asked the dr to stop the methadone after 4 mons. so he got mad and quit rxing me all ... of it. he started me off on 120 methadone and 120 oxycontin and 90 somas a month then stopped ... it cause I didnt went the methadone ....Isn't that a little weird? I got real sick after...
- Results from Dr. visit wednesday 29th December 2006
... why at the last visit with the surgeon, he mentioned methadone . Huh.. didn't think of that before now. Either way...
- Need some suggestions on where to turn next 21st November 2006
... nothing is working for me so he wrote a scrip for methadone . I left in tears-anybody else taking this? What am...
... Carol, my surgeon also threw out the idea of methadone as well when I was just in to see him. He saw my ... s aware of this, so why he would throw out trying Methadone .. was shocking to hear. He said it's not as bad as ... if things don't get better.
Well, if you try the methadone .. I would be interested in hearing how it works for...
- Hey Tammy! are you out there? 21st November 2006
... annoying then anything. He mentioned perscribing to me METHADONE ! My eyeballs about popped out of my head when he ... vicoden at one time, and I can...and he's talking Methadone ?? After the shocking look on my face, he then said...
- 5 Months Out Of Surgery!! Pain Again? 20th November 2006
... most of those make me very sick. The doc mentioned methadone and I was shocked he would even throw that up as a...
- UPDATE - Good and Unknowns 13th November 2006
... more prominent.
He suggested possibly trying me on methadone . I can't take percocets, ultram, ultracet, oxy.. ... even trying this right now. And the idea of trying Methadone .. does not thrill me at all.
He said if things...
- new pain 21st October 2006
... almost every drug available. Currently I am on 10 mg of methadone 3 x a day. I've been as high as 30 mg 3 x a day. I ... area. It hurts so bad that I had to go back on the methadone to get some relief. This started bothering me about...
... on meds for anixity besides back on a low dose of methadone . I take like 15 pills before bedtime and to be honest...
- Degenerative JOINT disease VS degenerative DISK disease 14th October 2006
... Oxycontin (many doctors refuse to prescribe this), Methadone , Fentanyl, and a few others which the names escape...
