- 2Bbackontop--10 days post-surgery 29th February 2008
... pain and lower back pain. The doctor just lowered my percocet from 10-325 to 5-325 twice a day and added 300mg of...
- Back From My 6 Week Checkup 27th February 2008
... foot pain and he just doesn't get it. He LOWERED my percocet from 10/325 to 5/325! (what exactley does the 10...
... pray it will give you relief! If the lower dosage of Percocet doesn't help you, please let him know. You don't...
... and 10 to me. I guess he's trying to wean me off percocet . I think he wants to get me on vicodin. That would...
- Is it okay... 27th February 2008
... seeing him again until the surgery day. I kept back 1 Percocet pill and 1 Lortab so I can take those tomorrow because...
- New faces , same back pain 26th February 2008
... saw my PM yesterday. He switched me from 20/700 of Percocet every 4 hours to LR Morphine (15mg) 8 am and 8 pm...
- Hurts to walk, sit, lay down 26th February 2008
... need help now. They didn't prescribe enough of the Percocet for me because they thought I would have already been...
... doubt that you do without proper pain meds. Unlike Percocet , Vicodin (Lortab) CAN be called in to the pharmacy ... . It's not as strong as Percocet , but it's a whole lot better than nothing! If you...
- feels like i got "kicked" in the lower back?? 25th February 2008
... anyone know what kind of pain this sounds like?. i take percocet on a daily basis,but it dont even feel like they are...
... sounds like someone has seen you because you are taking percocet . Please provide us with as much background information...
- what is this all about??? 24th February 2008
... stronger than i had before: I used to take 20/700 Percocet every 4 hours, now I am on 15 mg Morphine 8 am and...
- hello to all i'm back. 24th February 2008
... Yes, that's one drawback of the Percocet . They can't call it in. Every time I needed a refill...
... was scripts for ambien , klonopen{spelling} , and percocet .. I new something was wrong when i saw i got a script ... they could not beleave they sent me home with only percocet s , did'nt hear from doc untill 5 and my mom or sis...
... NYC. He changed me from 2 pills every 4 hours of Percocet (10/325 each) to Long Release Morphine: 8 am and 8...
- Ladybug - I'm back - my back is still on vacation though... 23rd February 2008
... last week! My doctor is still prescribing for me 3 percocet a day for breakthrough pain, when I was still on oxy ... take the edge off my severe pain, now when I take a percocet it actually takes most of my pain away...it's so nice...
... guess the strongest narcotic I have ever taken is Percocet and Tylenol with Codeine. They make me groggy as well...
- New here...no firm diagnosis 22nd February 2008
... tailbone. The only thing that kills the pain now is Percocet , but I only have 30 pills so I have to use them very...
- nerve pain after fusion 21st February 2008
... had fusion of L5/S1 on Jan 15th. Currently I am on percocet and I take one around 11:00AM, 3:00PM, and then at...
- twins225 Doing Great - Thoracic Fusion Recovery Update 20th February 2008
... to say that i have been able to take only 1-2 7.5mg percocet a day for the past week!!! i was taking 10mg every...
- My Valentine Present 19th February 2008
... severe reactions are: versed (twilight sedation), percocet , narco, vicodin, and oxycontin. The vicodin and narco ... strong enough to control my pain. If I take regular percocet my family doctor does not believe in prescribing over...
- Ankle & Leg Pain 17th February 2008
... about 1:00 pm every day and then I give in and take 2 percocet . That usually helps and I try not to take any more...
... I'm trying something new today and just taking 1 percocet every five hours instead of 2 in the afternoon when...
- on pain meds before the nerve pain kicks in 15th February 2008
... calmed down in a couple of months and I was given percocet initially, then vicoden during my recovery period...
... things worked and some didn't; I had a terrible time on Percocet , lots of horrible side effects.
Good Luck,
David...
- Fusion Questions 13th February 2008
... nsaids for years but last April, I started on the Percocet after finally conceding that the pain was just too...
... nsaids for years but last April, I started on the Percocet after finally conceding that the pain was just too...
- Husband 3 weeks post op 13th February 2008
... work whenever he felt he was ready. Although he is on percocet every 4 hours right now, I am worried he is wanting...
- Pain after fusion 12th February 2008
... found that a glass of wine really complements my percocet when I really hurt, but don't tell anyone I said that...
- Pain meds after surgery: how much is too much?? 12th February 2008
... controlled as you heal. It's a long recovery. I was on Percocet for pain, which worked well. I think I was on that...
- Is this true? 11th February 2008
... post-op.
I currently take:
oxy 20 mg 2x/day
percocet 10/325 mg 3x/day as needed for b/t pain
topamax 100mg...
... managing my pain post op might be a problem. I was taking Percocet 10/325 and Zanaflex 4mg, and lorazepam 1mg. It took...
... post-op.
I currently take:
oxy 20 mg 2x/day
percocet 10/325 mg 3x/day as needed for b/t pain
topamax 100mg...
- Leg aches after spinal fusion 11th February 2008
... than the back and is interfering with my sleep. The Percocet helps, but I don't want to use it any more than absolutely...
... gradually it started to bother me all the time. I use percocet for pain also. It is very early for you, and like...
... to 2 hours in pain and have been on morophine and percocet an a muscle relaxer and a sleeping pill before the...
- Nerve pain post surgery 9th February 2008
... me the most.
I take Neurontin for the nerve pain, Percocet as a PK. And some other meds to help me through this...
- Back to the Spine Dr. again! 8th February 2008
... time to recover - but even high dose of Neurontin, Percocet and others don't help much at this point.
I hope...
- I feel like a new woman 8th February 2008
... oxycontin from 1 dose a day to 3 doses, reduced my percocet , increased the cymbalta and added xanax.
I feel...
- lumbar back fusion at l4/l5 , l5/s1 levels on 2.20.08 6th February 2008
... will put me on after the surgery , i;m currently on percocet . these pain pills don't do much for my pain , what...
... good. He gave me no reason for the pain. I take percocet and it gives me some relief. From what everyone on...
... know-what-else in the hospital. I came home with Percocet , stayed on that for a couple of months, then switched ... lent me more movies than I could even watch. The Percocet made my eyes feel fuzzy, so I didn't want to read...
- Leg pain after L5/S1 fusion 31st January 2008
... hamstrings feel like the are going to burn out of my legs. Percocet gives minor relief. Doc put me on prednisone for...
- Newbie - Just had IDET 27th January 2008
... time to get any effect. So my doc switched me to Percocet . For a quick minute, 1 Percocet worked well. Then ... my normal pain was still there. I was still eating Percocet like candy to control my pain. I was also sent home ... By that time I had really built up a tolerance to Percocet . After the injection I was taking 4 at a time to ... Avinza, 30mg/day (long-acting morphine), as well as Percocet for BTP. He also started me on Elavil, 25mg at bedtime ... sleep aid)
Roxicodone, 15 mg, 3x/day (switched from Percocet just after IDET)
Every time I’ve searched for informatio...
... wanted to make sure you are aware that Roxicodone is Percocet without the tylenol in it. So the only thing different...
... wanted to make sure you are aware that Roxicodone is Percocet without the tylenol in it. So the only thing different ... do know that the Roxicodone is the same med as the Percocet w/out Tylenol. My doc has been concerned about my...
- So, what's next? 25th January 2008
... things but I know you know what I mean. I was taking percocet before fusion and now I am taking morphine. I guess...
- Ladybug8372 - update on my back problems/PM dr 21st January 2008
... pain mgmt...when he found out I have been on oxy and percocet for about a yr he immediately shut down, said he didn...
... days my pain level is an 8 even though I take oxy and percocet ...I explained my current PM refused to increase the ... gets worse than it is now...she is still prescribing percocet for breakthrough pain....she told me to keep the appt...
- What Causes Annular Tears In The Disc Spaces At L4-5 And L5-s1 18th January 2008
... injection. I am currently taking steriods, vallium and percocet for the pain after an ER visit on Wednesday. Where...
- pm doctor visit 16th January 2008
... pattern.
He put me on a medication called Kadian and Percocet for breakthrough pain, plus said I can try Lyrica...
- pm doctor visit 16th January 2008
... pattern.
He put me on a medication called Kadian and Percocet for breakthrough pain, plus said I can try Lyrica...
- Can't take much more... 15th January 2008
... NOT being able to take the two together. I also have Percocet for severe back pain when needed....
- Can someone tell me how much pain your spinal fusion was -- really? 13th January 2008
... than other days, but it was manageable. I was on Percocet at a pretty high dose for about maybe 2 months, then...
- Help! In alot of pain, don't know where to go anymore 10th January 2008
... few years in the Military Health System, where I got percocet for pelvic pain after child birth. Percs are the go ... you Lortab this time because I don't like to refill Percocet more than once." And she was PO'd. LOL. So I have...
- Cymbalta 10th January 2008
... only PK did not give me nasty side effects it was Percocet . This time I have such a probles with nosea, vomiting...
... clock 24/7. I take oxycontin 20 mg. 2 x daily with percocet 10-325 mg. every 4 to 6 hours. Generally I can hold ... off until 5 hours to take the percocet . Since my surgery 8 weeks ago, I am on more meds...
- New here 9th January 2008
... obvious reasons.I currently do not work I can not I take percocet and Kadin for pain,with not much relife as of late...
- percocet normal dose 7th January 2008
... dose? can you be more specific, please?:)
I am on Percocet 2 tablets of 10/325 each every 3 hours. But i had...
- DDD options? 5th January 2008
... with your doctor. I take oxycontin 2x's a day and percocet (10/325) for b/t pain. There are lots of extended ... it every 4 hours like I would if I were just taking percocet . I don't have any experience with pain patches but ... for migraines to something else, so when you take percocet for your back, your tolerance level is higher. Have...
... because they could not stop them. I have never taken percocet for a migraine. I take Maxalt and Fiornal#3. I...
...
However i discovered if i take a baclofen and a percocet , i can get through a 5 hour day ok. I never really...
- Epidural Steroid Injection Problem :-( 5th January 2008
... hurt so much and I take 20 mg's of oxy 2x's a day, percocet (10/325) for b/t pain, topamax, flexeril, and today...
- my appt 4th January 2008
... use for the pain, he said he will prescibe 5mg of percocet but of course you can become addicted, you body can...
... meds too. And what's up with him just giving you 5mg percocet pills? The manufacturer makes 10 mg percocet pills...
... meds too. And what's up with him just giving you 5mg percocet pills? The manufacturer makes 10 mg percocet pills ... left from last Friday from my GP and he rxed 10mg of percocet (40) of them. I use them sparingly, certanily not...
- question about L5-S1 ruptured disc 4th January 2008
... to new patients (after my fusion my NS rx'd oxy and percocet for b/t pain for 7 mths post-op, b/4 he dumped me...
... entire next day and since surgery I've taken oxy and percocet . I don't drive b/c of the meds I take, I don't want...
- Surgeon Appt Update 3rd January 2008
... have been fused? He did give me a prescription for percocet but not the oxy. I have enough oxy until I see my...
- Cymbalta and Percoet 7.5 3rd January 2008
... My GP prescribed Cymbalta to go with my Percocet for my chronic back pain. he stated I was developing ... deal with pain and there for not need to take as much Percocet ? how does Cymbalta work for pain ? All I have readis...
- discouraged 1st January 2008
... my legs. The medication my regular doctor gave me ( percocet 10mg) helps but sometimes the pain is so severe I...
... becaues the nerve pain is not being releived by the percocet .
Take care and I will be praying for you....
... but he was not much help. He did give me enough percocet to cover me until I see the surgeon this Friday,...
... Friday but he was not much help. He did give me enough percocet to cover me until I see the surgeon this Friday, ... COLOR="Navy"]Hi Lori. I commend your GP for giving you percocet . That's a HUGE step for a GP, usually vicodin is ... oxycontin twice a day (every 10-12 hours) and I also take percocet (10/325) for breakthrough pain. I began taking oxycontin ... was out of control, at that time I was only taking 2 percocet 's (10/325) every 4 hours. My surgeon thought it would ... shorter-acting pain med for breakthrough pain like percocet . Ofcourse, you also want to ask about a nerve med...
... else. Thank goodness my GP saw me and rxed enough percocet to get me through till tomorrow! That is why I...
... else. Thank goodness my GP saw me and rxed enough percocet to get me through till tomorrow! That is why I ... surgeon's nurse that you've seen your GP and he gave you percocet , DON'T tell him. I also would NOT tell him that you...
- Just need to vent 27th December 2007
... morphine - I thought no kidding...As well trazadone, and percocet and I do not get along well at all. SICK SICK SICK...
- what to take for headaches prior to surgery?? 26th December 2007
... mind that if you are taking any pain medications ( percocet , vicodin, etc) they also have acetominophen (tylenol...
... the ride with something stronger, like Vicodin or Percocet . If you're like me and it doesn't do anything, you...
- Deb53 22nd December 2007
... daughter went to the grocery store for me. I took a Percocet and feel somewhat better. I'm just going to try to...
- question about post op nerve pain 22nd December 2007
... they did but it took a couple of months.
I was on percocet every four hours for the first three to four weeks...
- Good News 19th December 2007
... what do you take for nerve pain? You take oxy and percocet for pain, right?...
... When I left the hospital my surgeon had me on percocet 5/325 one or two tablets every 4 hours.* I had enough...
... 3359711]When I left the hospital my surgeon had me on percocet 5/325 one or two tablets every 4 hours.* I had enough ... be in pain for a while". My dr. gave me oxy ER and percocet (10/325) for b/t pain.
If you don't mind me asking ... I don't understand why your dr sent you home with percocet , then gave you vicodin and will give you darvocet ... oxycontin? It's extended release oxycodone, similar to percocet except it doesn't have the tylenol and it controls ... lasting.
Ask your doctor to put you on oxy with percocet or vicodin for breakthrough pain.
Do you take anything...
- 16 hours post op and home already ( discectomy , laminectomy 19th December 2007
... pills which hardly even touch it been taking 25mg or percocet , is there anything better or stonger anyone has had...
- PostOp MRI.Help(UPDATE)Went 2 Doc 19th December 2007
... had another week or two of intense pain and needed percocet then my pain went down to a 1-4 basically overnight...
- New Here! Fainted from pain today. 18th December 2007
... all the heat & ice, tons of ibuprofen, got either percocet or vicoprofen. I even contemplated piling heaps of...
... and it seems to make less people loopy than, say, percocet .
I just had a fusion to repair my spondy (2 months...
- question 16th December 2007
... on Thursday. My surgeon prescribed 50 tablets of percocet no refills. Considering I am taking 2 of them ... this is probably from swelling. For some reason the percocet does not seem to help this.
Lori...
... doctor and tell them exactly what you told us that the percocet is not helping you. Hopefully they will provide a...
... I stayed on Percocet for a couple of months. I'm on Vicodin now, long...
- Pain Management Clinic or Neuro Center? 13th December 2007
... they wrote. In the military, it was nothing to get percocet . Though it was usually reserved for internal infection ... if I ever mention how many times I was prescribed percocet . On top of that, though Ultram and Celebrex was my...
- Update: 10/31/07 - L4-S1 Fusion 8th December 2007
... But this last script the surgeon mailed me had my Percocet cut in half, so I tried it and wow. The pain was...
- Update - 5 wks after laminectomy/discectomy 7th December 2007
... me and various meds....Lyrica, Neurontin, Ultram, Percocet , Cymbalta. Unfortunately a lot of meds do not agree...
- Moldova 7th December 2007
... daily 20 mg. I deleted my morning dose. I am on percocet 10-325 mg. 1 every 4 to 6 hours. I am taking every...
- schragie.........nerve pain 7th December 2007
... a day makes me a drug addict. I almost asked for Percocet last visit, because they work so much better than...
- In Pain Constantly 6th December 2007
... me to tears like that every night I switched from Percocet to a Fentanyl (Duragesic) Patch. This is for around ... doctor about something like this. It is stronger than Percocet and might help you get more sleep. Time to take out...
- Nerve Pain.....Bad Mood 4th December 2007
... I am on the oxy 20 mg 2 x daily, the 10-325 percocet every 4 to 6 hours, soma 2 x daily, and prozac 10...
... 3337244]I am on the oxy 20 mg 2 x daily, the 10-325 percocet every 4 to 6 hours, soma 2 x daily, and prozac 10...
- Morphine!! 2nd December 2007
... acute pain. That's more for things like vicodin and percocet . It's possible that, if you're taking the long-acting...
... it caused me. I respond much more to Demeral and Percocet . The Demeral isn't the most powerful pain killer...
- Epidural Steroid Injections-Male Perspective 1st December 2007
... help. Today, I am lying in bed on ice on a little Percocet buzz.
For anyone who is contemplating this, make ... days and then when I can't stand it anymore I take a Percocet holiday for an evening.
I have an appointment Monday...
- I'm home................. 1st December 2007
... got in and looked.
I am highly medicated oxy, percocet , and soma. I hope this makes sense.
My leg pain...
... got in and looked.
I am highly medicated oxy, percocet , and soma. I hope this makes sense.
My leg pain...
... my hip -- I am on alot of meds right now. Oxy ER, percocet , and soma. I will see him on Wed/Thurs and ask him...
- Post op Fusion L 5 and S1, and dynamic stabilization L 4 and 5 30th November 2007
... most of us realize going into it. I was still on Percocet at the stage you're at, and I was just starting to...
- Someone please help.. I'M GOING CRAZY 29th November 2007
... off but still had intense pain. Now they gave me percocet , which make me shake, but I have them for when I can...
... saying is: some of them work and some of them not. Percocet 5/325 does not help at all; Percocet 10/325 better...
- Fusion and going back to work 28th November 2007
... relaxes me so much. I am not saying it works like Percocet :) but I take any help I can. Plus it realy relaxes ... And why not to enjoy when I can, right?
Pain?
Percocet will help. Dry mouth? Funny speach? Sleepy? That is...
- Post-Surgical Neuritis? What's up with that? 26th November 2007
... from SI joint problems and could not sleep at night. Percocet also helped some in addition to everything else I...
- Just When I Felt Abit Better!! 21st November 2007
... give me enough to help and when I left I was given percocet for maybe 2 weeks, with a few days of valium for the...
... give me enough to help and when I left I was given percocet for maybe 2 weeks, with a few days of valium for the...
- What causes nonunion? 18th November 2007
... mostly is how SICK I am. I am on Oxycontin, Oxycodone ( Percocet ), & Lyrica. I spent all day lying/sitting w/ my stupid...
... lot of people (myself included) don't do well with percocet . It made me very sick. See if you can try vicodin...
... mostly is how SICK I am. I am on Oxycontin, Oxycodone ( Percocet ), & Lyrica. I spent all day lying/sitting w/ my stupid...
- Chronic back pain 16th November 2007
... minutes of taking the stuff. Such as ultram, ultracet, percocet , etc. I have to take a light-hitter pain med, known...
... to take note of the itching. I get this with the percocet , darvocet, etc. If you are itching on the outside ... smaller dose which is 5/500.
Oxycodone is basically percocet . It's a much stronger narcotic medication, but it...
- Pain meds and itching 15th November 2007
... not having much choice in pain meds, i was taking percocet and the dr told me to take benadryl with it. it really...
- 6 week Post Op Appt Fusion/Laminectomy 9th November 2007
... avoid.
I have the same reaction... not as acutely but percocet and endocet totally make me dizzy and sickly. I take...
- Pain just keeps coming............... 9th November 2007
... several doctors are more then content to keep giving me Percocet . I figure after a year of it I should pursue other...
- Hello everyone, its been awhile!!! 5th November 2007
... any activity. I have not been able to stop taking percocet (although I tried). I know that this pain will likely...
