- 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...
- Attn: wigout(got a question?) 1st October 2006
... oxicontin. How long were you on oxicontin? I have been on methadone for 4 years.(for back pain) And I am not looking forward ... for pain. The kicker is that they acually prescribe methadone to people sometimes to get off other narcotics. Where...
- Visit to Pain Mgmt. Dr.... 23rd September 2006
... stronger medications like Oxycontin, Morphine and Methadone . In fact Methadone is one of the most difficult medications ... nausea meds I was vomiting regularly. I can't take Methadone because it makes me too drowsy and Oxy tears up my...
... will not prescribe it at all, he prefers Morphine or Methadone . Each doctor is different.
I think it is essential...
- Methadone? 21st September 2006
... cornburner! I can tell you that I was recently on Methadone and had good results but the side effects were worse ... exception rather than the rule. They took me off the Methadone and put me on Morphine Sulfate. I had to drop one...
- Lyrica 13th September 2006
... on lasix which didn't help. The new PM dr put me on Methadone and I had been to another web site and read the side ... effect. My primary dr said that it was probably the Methadone so I told the PM dr and they put me on Morphine. The ... there, though not near as bad as it was when on the Methadone . It makes sense that it could be from the Lyrica because...
- Sacroiliac Joint Troubles 13th September 2006
... point injections, massage, etc. I've also been on Methadone for five years.
Any help with understanding this...
- how much meds should I be taking 12th September 2006
... acting medication like Morphine, Fentanyl, Oxycontin or Methadone . Individuals who suffer chronic pain like you find...
- Degenerative Disc Disease 18th August 2006
... hate taking all the pills. As of right now, I am on methadone for the bad pain, tramadol for breakthrough pain,...
... hate taking all the pills. As of right now, I am on methadone for the bad pain, tramadol for breakthrough pain,...
... think I am hurting to bad. She has me on 2.5 mgs of methadone twice a day with Ultram 50 mgs...as needed for breakthrough...
- Coccyx pain and more 15th August 2006
... happy camper. I was on morphine, methadose, oxycontin, methadone for years and I been off these opieds for over a year...
- how long for pain meds (3 weeks post op) 21st July 2006
... Lorie
Hey Lorie, is Dilaudid the samr as methadone ? Cause I take Methadone and then oxycodone for break ... Just wondering. I knew there is a generic name for methadone . babyboomer6...
- Methadose side effect - HELP! 21st July 2006
... all those are listed side effects of methadone .
you may get used to the med and stop having side...
... what I found out. Methadose is basically the same as methadone with different binder all with the exception that ... was made with the intent to be INJECTABLE. Regular methadone which alot of pharmacist don't realize the differance...
- What did I do wrong? 8th July 2006
... long acting medication like Oxycontin, Morphine or Methadone and then a break through medication such as vicodin...
- After years of back pain--surgery--is it too late?? 25th June 2006
... pain specialist the past three years. He put me on methadone and increased it to 60 mlgs. And thus, that is what...
- Diagnosed in 2000 with herniated discs 11th May 2006
... injections and heavier medications from methadose to Methadone Morphine to Oxycontin and back to vicodine. In 2003...
- Meds Question 10th May 2006
... and was able to enjoy yourself.
Right now I'm on methadone and a few other meds,methadone is pretty good for...
... and was able to enjoy yourself.
Right now I'm on methadone and a few other meds,methadone is pretty good for ... as well as the back and bottom of my feet. I was on Methadone , Methadose, Morphine, Oxycontin and Vicodine during...
- 2 level fusion a success....I think. 12th April 2006
... scare those who are gonna have one...I had been on methadone for over a year and had a cross tolerance) My entire ... the point I almost had no pain (but I was still on methadone ). They were able to lower my meds from 3 to 2 a day ... surgeries and pain. That I will never get off this methadone . Not to mention that my neck/arms have been hurting...
- Epidural - Should it be done? 8th April 2006
... still no hope for a cure, the only thing that helps is Methadone , it does not stop the pain it just makes me not care...
- Another question about meds 3rd April 2006
... There is a 4000mg daily limit. There are drugs in the methadone and oxycontins that are extremely affordable and are...
- Need Advice for dealing with doctors 3rd April 2006
... start when I go to bed. ( I take 5 pills at 5, and two methadone at 8:00pm. After a while they seem like a normal...
- New Rx-methadone I've never used this before. 30th March 2006
... want to up the dilaudid anymore, so she put me on methadone 10mg twice a day with the dilaudid for break through ... questions are:
1. Has anyone had any problems with the methadone ? Any side-effects I should be worried about? I am ... hallucinations) and they said to watch for that with the methadone . Has anyone had any side-effects?
2. My doctor ... normally take dilaudid every 6 hours? If I take the methadone at 6pm when can I take a dose of dilaudid?
I'm...
... I had taken methadone for a few years and the only problem I was getting...
... I had been on 10 mgm of methadone 3 times a day for 4 months, Ashley. I started titrating...
... Hi Ashley and Amy too: Starting On Methadone at 20 mg a day is pretty common. Most doctors will ... allergic to codeine, I don't think you need to worry, as Methadone is a stynthetic med and codeine is a natural opiate ... very much, especially when you get established on the Methadone . It takes about five days to get fully up to speed ... think you'll find you have very good coverage with the Methadone and not need the BT much.
Sorry this is kind of...
... everyone else. Last night I took my first dose of methadone , and throughout the night I had a hard time sleeping...
... Thousands if not millions of people have been helped with methadone . What I have learned from experience that I want...
... to call in sick. I never had any problems with the Methadone , like you have described. Sometimes, people can get...
... Hi, Ashley. I was once on Methadone and it is really a very good drug. I would say that...
... Bitcwin, when taking methadone as well as other strong meds you don't realize that...
... Hi, It takes a while for Methadone to kick in, for me it was at the end of the second ... it pays to plan ahead. Oh, sorry, had to add this, Methadone is a drug used in helping Heroin addicts get clean...
... mentioned in many of the other posts on this thread methadone can work very well for many people. I made the decision ... told by my PM and have read in much literature that methadone can stay in one's system for up to 5 weeks after total...
... I'm at 180 mg per day and Methadone affects everyone a little differntly. It sounds like...
... pretty bad knowing the Vicodin didn't work, and the methadone couldn't be increased. It left me pretty depressed ... was at the top limit. I will let my doc know the Methadone needs to be upped, (dont sound good) thank you again...
... t a ceiling on long acting medications. Although Methadone isn't a true LA, it's long half life makes it act...
... I wish I could have been a success story with the methadone like you, Director. I did give it 4 months, and I...
... I'm doing okay...I guess! I know the point of the methadone is to consistantly take it so it gets in your system...
... To all the methadone users I am a navy vet and I have used it before and ... and ashma. Just to let you all know if you didn't methadone is actually used to help recovering drug addicts get...
... Just so everyone is clear on something: Methadone is NOT for recovering cocaine addicts, like the original ... receptors.
If anyone is foolish enough to believe that Methadone is for cocaine addicts, maybe they should do some...
- Medication question 30th March 2006
... someone it's not true. I have nerve damage and was on Methadone , methadose, oxycontin and morphine not at the same...
- These problems embarrass me, but I need to know cont. 28th March 2006
... there is nothing...... I asked for an increase in my methadone from 80mgs a day to 100mgs a day. She finallly agreed ... some advice by someone who had been takin off the methadone . Thanks, LD...
- Thees problems embarress me......But i need to know 19th March 2006
... my urine just sits there. This is a side effect of Methadone and Baclofen. It was MUCH more severe when I was...
... I be about this bowel thing, I am on 80mgs/day of methadone , I've heard that can cause saddle problems. I also...
... is very possible that it is nothing more than the methadone , but you don't want to just assume that.
(I wouldn...
- TENS unit success 8th March 2006
... my pills that are getting weaker. I'm on 80 mgs of methadone , and vicadin es, neurontin etc. It's been 6 months...
- don't know for sure what to do!! 6th March 2006
... robbing the drug store for it. I went from that to methadone and they wouldn't fill it because they wanted to know...
- Pain meds 5th March 2006
... and a half with s1l5 problems. I take it with 80mgs Methadone a day. I am wondering if my leg swellling is from...
- Darvocet. ANyone taking this?? 3rd March 2006
... Vicadin Extra Strength, Thats pretty strong stuff. The Methadone I have to pick up in person from the doctor's office ... Some doctors offices may include Darvocet like the methadone or oxycontins. I sure wish you luck. Ibuprofin is...
- methadone or spinal cord stimulator 3rd March 2006
... Hi, I never heard of the SCS. But I do know of methadone and morphone, after awhile they stop working on nerve...
... Hi, I never heard of the SCS. But I do know of methadone and morphone, after awhile they stop working on nerve...
... Hi, I never heard of the SCS. But I do know of methadone and morphone, after awhile they stop working on nerve...
... mg 4x a day, as it fries my brain. I have not tried methadone , but the one pain doctor said it was t he drug of...
... decision between the two. I have known people that take methadone that their bodies become dependent on the drug.
...
... Hi, I never heard of the SCS. But I do know of methadone and morphone, after awhile they stop working on nerve...
... of my daughters, etc.
Presently I am using the Methadone and waiting for the doctor to tell me if he is going...
... very last resort. My doctor wrote a prescription for methadone , but luckily I didn't have to take it.
I hope...
- need help in decisions.... 1st March 2006
... for 16 months, I am on all the strong stuff, 20mg methadone 4x a day, Neurontin 3600mgs a day, and flexeril for...
- SI muscle problems 28th February 2006
... so miserable today, thats fantastic. I've been on methadone and vicadin for almost a year and a half, That feels...
- Morphine pump implant 25th February 2006
... this pump. I am on the whole list of painkillers, methadone , vicadin, neurontin etc. The pills cost close to...
- What is the least expensive Anti-Depressant for those without insurance!?!?!?! 24th February 2006
... decrease my pain, even if only a little. (I also take methadone , soma, celebrex, and hydrocodone for BT)
Good luck...
... me on it 1 tab at night to help me slowly get off Methadone , and also to help me relax so I can sleep...but I ... 25mg tab of Elavil in the PM before bed, along with Methadone at night (yes back on the Methadone) but anyway, the...
- Hey All It's Been A While!! 22nd February 2006
... refills, they have switiched me from Oxycontin back to Methadone , because my COBRA ran out and I can not afford the ... Oxy, without insurance it is $2500 a month, and Methadone is much much cheaper.....I got a call the other day...
- Methadone--for pain management??? 21st February 2006
... because the PM Dr told me the next level they use is the methadone . I think the name in itself is what scares me the ... most.
Has anyone used methadone for pain management? What was the outcome? Addictive...
... after about 3 or 4 days, I no longer itched.
As for methadone , I did use it for a while and it controlled my pain ... very slowly. MOST people do not react like that. Methadone also is very inexpensive.
Carol...
... Thanks for the info abouth the Methadone , Carol. Still has me a bit nervous though. DOn't...
- Pain Med Question 16th February 2006
... reliever, they may prescribe this, or even stronger methadone . With Vicadin you build a tolerance. I have had...
- The Truth About Disc Replacement: Help! 13th February 2006
... off my pain mgmt dr meds he prescribed which were methadone and Kadian morhphine. I took max dose for my size...
- Percocet and alcohol? 5th February 2006
... year two weeks before Christmas because he drank with Methadone . He went into respitory depression and died. So...
- chronic pain lessons learned part 2 of 2 22nd January 2006
... surgery.
the pain doc that said I ought to consider methadone also said cymbalta may help. He is considered the ... to get the pain under control? Would you recommend methadone ? A pain program? Cymbalta? going on methadone til...
- chronic pain lessons learned..Part 1 of 2 22nd January 2006
... against it saying I didn't need it. He wants me on methadone instead. FYI: he says methadone is no worse addicting ... nerve condition and I need something long acting like methadone . So I finally figured out why that was all I was given ... suicidal with pain.
This one pain doc said that methadone was the drug of choice for a nerve condition. The...
- 1 year out on Level 4 fusion - how long on Pain med's 22nd January 2006
... decompression laminectomy, My pain doctor has me on methadone for pain at 3 a day 10mg tabs, and there are days ... have become used to this, and I know when I cut the methadone in 1/2 I dont feel right, I get hot/cold, and sweaty...
... with my doctor about this stuff. Everybody says, oh methadone is bad, you should get off of that. well isn't the...
... about these and see what he says. All's I take is the methadone 3 times a day, he seems to want to push that epidural ... that unnatural sleep it gives me, so I only take the methadone , and I may ask for something for muscle spasm's, as...
... well with titrating myself as I started with 5 - 10mg methadone a day, now I down to 2.5 3 10mg a day. I am pretty...
- Help! I had a Fusion level 4 - now I have stinging at the site 20th January 2006
... this, so I would think I would have to come off of my methadone (for pain) before going out and looking for a job...
- Questions about Morphine 19th January 2006
... ve done. Some people get help w/ their pain from Methadone , of all things! In order to get that though, someone...
- left arm muscles twitching/spasming, sore/heavy/weak feeling 16th January 2006
... regular meds handle it fairly well most of the time. ( methadone 60mg/day, hydro 10mg for BT, soma, celebrex, amitryptaline...
- Some help or advice please: 15th January 2006
... control the pain. So far he has been on oxycontin, methadone , loratab, vicodin, dilaudid, and he has had epidural...
- Pain Management Specialist 9th January 2006
... said there is only one he can think of and that is methadone . so i had no choice because it was getting to exspensive...
- pain medication 1st January 2006
... especially oxycontin), or because the name scares them off ( methadone ). *Usually* a PM doc won't have these issues, and...
- Do you get severly aggitated at doctors visits???? 30th December 2005
... 20mg 2 x a day?? then he ask if I had ever tried Methadone , I told him Yes! He said, "Why did you stop taking...
- ques: pain meds and liver 19th December 2005
... lorecet 7.5 750, percocet 5/325, percocet 10/650, methadone 20mg for pain, vicodin 7.5/750, ultram 50 mg. what...
- On Oxycontin, lost COBRA Insurance, it ran out...Oxy is expensive. 18th December 2005
... Another suggestion - Have you ever had a trial of methadone ? That is what I take now (I used to take oxycontin ... ), and *for me* the methadone works much better, and it is a LOT LOT LOT cheaper...
... I was also going to suggest a switch to methadone . It is very inexpensive and when it works, it works ... time to get where you need to be. You can take the methadone , and use something else for breakthrough pain as well ... had been taking 40mg of oxy 2xdaily and found the methadone to be every bit as effective even at the low dose...
... Another suggestion - Have you ever had a trial of methadone ? That is what I take now (I used to take oxycontin ... ), and *for me* the methadone works much better, and it is a LOT LOT LOT cheaper ...
Hey JD.... actually Yes, I have already taken Methadone , took it for over a year...my body built up a resistance ... tried about any narcotic pain med you can name.... Methadone is infact one of the cheapest narcotic pain meds out...
... I was also going to suggest a switch to methadone . It is very inexpensive and when it works, it works ... time to get where you need to be. You can take the methadone , and use something else for breakthrough pain as well ... had been taking 40mg of oxy 2xdaily and found the methadone to be every bit as effective even at the low dose ...
Carol
Hi Carol, Yes... I have already taken Methadone , took it for over a year... my body built up a resistance...
- stoping pain pills 1st December 2005
... you.i have a friend that was taking 12/day and got 3 methadone pills and took one one day one 3 days later and the...
- Eci 4th November 2005
... it I deceided to stop it, So today they put me on Methadone 10mg . I am not going to take that. I don't like taking...
... many meds these past 6 yrs for pain and am now on methadone along with others for my pain and the meth has worked...
... many meds these past 6 yrs for pain and am now on methadone along with others for my pain and the meth has worked ... Linda
Linda,
Do you have any side effects from the Methadone ?
How does it make you feel? Thanks for your advice...
... Shay, i have had very few side effects from the methadone .
when I first started it I had problem of nodding...
- Chronic Pain & Chemical Dependency 30th October 2005
... Narcotics issue, I am on 160mgs of Oxycontin, 5mgs Methadone 4x, an Oxy IR 10mgs(up to 6 per day) for break thru ... cannot function, he will not go any higher on the Methadone an now wants to ween me off the Oxycontin(fine by...
- Insurance problems for fusion??? 25th October 2005
... don't have any other options left. I have been on methadone and neurontin for a year and feel like my pain doc...
- Can't sleep in Bed 26th July 2005
... sleep is flat on my back....but I do take 1 -10mg Methadone (Narcotic pain med)...2 Elavil (antidepressant/relaxant ... but my pain management doc is weaning me off the Methadone , so I guess I am going to either get a different pain...
- fentanyl 50 20th July 2005
... on percocet for BT pain while on the patch.
I'm on methadone now and working with my PM to try and find the right ... have to say so far I have better results with the methadone then any of the others.He has just upped my dosage...
- I need any1 who will listen. I just need support through all this anguish .. 18th July 2005
... are taking may not help the pain... I have been on Methadone for nearly a year now, and It is a VERY stong narcotic ... antidepressant & helps me sleep) I am being weaned off the Methadone because my body has reacted negatively to it....
...
- Methadone??? 17th July 2005
... TRose,
What about side effects of going off Methadone ? And side effects of being on it?
I know if a person...
- Sciatic pain...can it go here????? 16th July 2005
... compressed for so long before the surgery.... I am on 20 Mg Methadone 3 times a day for pain... Zanaflex at bedtime, Elavil ... at bedtime, and also Zoloft....the Methadone helps somewhat for the pain... but not completely...
- Fentanyl - any idea what to expect from nausea? 13th July 2005
... which one you are using? Also, my Dr. had suggested methadone or the patch and my not knowing enough about methadone...
- Had a HORRIBLE SCARE Lastnight!!!!!! 8th July 2005
... a build up of the meds I have been taking.... The Methadone , Zoloft, Zanaflex, and Adderall....He said that basically ... Management Doctor today, and she is weaning me off the Methadone ...had me stop the Adderall, said the Zanaflex and ... me, and will also help with the withdrawl off the Methadone , and also help with the pain......
I can tell you ... through lastnight and also from comming down off the methadone ...
She told me to only take 1 methadone tonight...
- Advice before going to my Dr. 4th July 2005
... duregesic patch and the list goes on.
Right now I am on methadone with percocet for BT pain and bacoflen for spasms ... , I have to say the methadone has worked better for me then any of the other with...
- Radicular Pain & Topamax? 28th June 2005
... I have been on methadone for a couple of yrs now and take percocet for the...
... nausea & vomiting.
RiteofSpring I asked him about Methadone and he said it is only to be used in Mental Health...
... dr tries to find the source of it.
I have been on methadone for 2 yrs, it is being used more and more for pain...
... flipped really quickly and said he won't put me on the Methadone , he put me on Duragesic Fentanyl Patch's 25mcg instead...
... that all medical doctors should take can prescribe methadone when it is used to control to control pain. They are ... addiction. The pain specialist doctor that put me on methadone explained what the rules are. Once I was stabilized...
... AllenSD,
What did you mean about tasting & smelling the Methadone ? Your the first person who ever mentioned this.
...
... investigation did they do? Also how long have you been on methadone . I would think that every avenue of treatment has...
... the Nerve before hand.
AllenSD,
I haven't taken Methadone yet, they are waiting for me to return from Montana...
- duragesic Side Effects 15th June 2005
... more health issues.
I switched from the patch to methadone and it works really well for me I also take percocet ... pain.
I also know many others that have switched to methadone from the patch that are doing really well on it.
...
- It's been awhile....been going through hell.... 13th June 2005
... withdrawls but i want my back pain to go away as well. Will Methadone treat both symptoms? I wanted to ask anyone on here...
... im on methadone 10mg 3 times a day plus 1 30 mg cymbalta, oxycotin ... cymbalta is a nerve pill for depression but with the methadone really relieves my pain, no side effects so far just...
... doctor will have some good advise. I don't know if the methadone will take away all withdrawal symptoms, but it should...
- pain meds ?? 6th June 2005
... I take 20 mg Methadone 3 times a day..... 2 - 4mg Zanaflex at bedtime, and...
... ... Vicodine, Codeine, Morphine...Etc..... I take Methadone , which has the same effect and pain control as other...
- Anyone else have excruciating pain upon waking every morning? 4th June 2005
... medication at night to help you sleep..... I take my Methadone for pain.... and also take muscle relaxers-Zanaflex...
- When COBRA runs out and others wont cover pre-existing condition, What do you do!?!?! 1st June 2005
... because I get my meds filled each month, because I am on Methadone , and she says it has to be filled a month at a time...
- got a question for you guys 26th May 2005
... Theres is Methadone which is a longer acting med. Also Dilaudid just...
... can tell you this, I am on 20 mg 3 times a day of Methadone .... and it definately has the sedation effects......
- Tell me about your microdiscectomy-recovery, etc. 25th May 2005
... scan... MRI's..... blah blah blah... I take 20 mg of Methadone 3 times a day..... 2 - 4 mg tabs of Zanaflex at bedtime ... morning to try and combat the sedation effect of the Methadone ... Just a suggestion... be sure you have found a...
- Serious Problem And Question About Vicodn And Back Problems! 25th May 2005
... they dont give Vicodin for extended use.... They give Methadone which does Not have Acetamenophine in it....and it...
- What meds are people taking? 23rd May 2005
... Microdiscectomy/Laminectomy, L5-S1.....I take 20 mg Methadone 3 times a day.......2 - 4mg tabs Zanaflex at bedtime...
- Meds Question 23rd May 2005
... there is Kadian which is a 24 hour release Morphine. Methadone is widely used for pain and is longer acting. Sometimes...
... Hi Diva,
I take Methadone ...or actually (Methadose which is the generic)......
... few months to get you used to them.. then go for the methadone ..it works the best, last the longest, and may make...
... knowledge near most doctors about pain meds. The methadone is one of the best pain meds due to the long half ... longer in your system and need to take less.. if the methadone mades you euphoric, your doctor did not give you the...
