Reviewer: lkj1002, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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My dr put me on Dilaudid 8mg instead of Oxycodone 30mg for breakthrough pain and it works better, lasts longer and I don't get any negative side affects. I have always had a very high tolerance to pain meds even before experiencing chronic pain and having to take meds on a regular basis. Even the at the dentists, I would have to get 4-5 shots of Novacain and it never completely numbed my mouth ... Show Full Comment

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My dr put me on Dilaudid 8mg instead of Oxycodone 30mg for breakthrough pain and it works better, lasts longer and I don't get any negative side affects. I have always had a very high tolerance to pain meds even before experiencing chronic pain and having to take meds on a regular basis. Even the at the dentists, I would have to get 4-5 shots of Novacain and it never completely numbed my mouth. This tolerance is a curse as you require more and if you get the wrong dr, they may look at you and judge you thinking you're using to get high. I have never had the high feeling, the pain simply goes away for a period of time allowing me to have a better quality of life. However, if I do too much around the house or play too long with my son I tend to feel more breakthrough pain and then I'm back to sitting or laying down for a couple of days so I don't make all the places that hurt worse. It's hard to be sadate when you finally get the relief you need. But it's necessary so that you don't aggravate your body more and get even more symptoms. Go easy, take your time and follow the drs dosage. This way you can have the quality of life we all deserve.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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i used this med for degenerative disc syndrome

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i used this med for degenerative disc syndrome
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Reviewer: nicole3571, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I take this medication for Break threw pain with a time released medication

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I take this medication for Break threw pain with a time released medication
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Reviewer: cat mac, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have had FM for 20 years and my legs don't work most of the time. I use the fentanyl patch with dilaudid for break through pain. I some times get sick from this so i take stuff for that, then there is the constipation I take stuff for that. I have a hard time sleeping, a pill for that. I have some other issuses so i take pills for that. I know I take alot of meds, but at this time the com ... Show Full Comment

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I have had FM for 20 years and my legs don't work most of the time. I use the fentanyl patch with dilaudid for break through pain. I some times get sick from this so i take stuff for that, then there is the constipation I take stuff for that. I have a hard time sleeping, a pill for that. I have some other issuses so i take pills for that. I know I take alot of meds, but at this time the combo works pretty will and really not to many side effects. oh then there is the vitamin B-complex to get me going in the morning. I'm one of the lucky one's with a great Doc who listens to me and will give me meds when I need them and will change them when they no longer work.
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Reviewer: terry, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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