February 15, 2009 - 5:52pm
Okay, so I have severe intestinal pain, I was in the hospital for a week, after leaving the hospital they prescribed me vicodin 5/500APAP
I was mixing the vicodin with 100mg of tramadol and donnotal. Then decided these really werent having an effect since I was taking at most 8of the vicodins wich is 4000mg of the APAP, so this was all yesterday, I maxed out my dose on the vicodin so I calle the doctor they said they cant presribe anything strong over the phone.
I went to the emergency room yesterday around 4pm by 5 or 6 they injected 3mg of dilauted, and prescribed me oxycodone 5mg This pill has an M on one side, and the other side says 05/52
it says take 1 to 2 tablets every hours as needed for pain. then sas Mfg:M'krodt SP
So around 11:30pm after I got back from the hospital I took 1 5mg of the oxycodone,
(I am also on 40mg of prednisone once daily and Colazol wich I was told is okay to take with these narcotics)
So after about 30minutes of taking the oxycodone I noticed itching on my ankles, and then I notied lumps and swelling. I didnt feel high or euphoric, I ended up with a headache so I went to sleep and woke up quite a bit in the middle of te night to urinate.
I woke up this morning later then usual witha nasty headache, nausea, and discomfort. I started looking up on google and reading about edema and read about respiritory depression and how people die from taking this oxycodone, so I still felt uncomfortable I felt like my heart rate was not normal but this could just be from the anxiety of worrying about having overdosed from the narcotics or the APAP?
So I took 2 vicodines 5/500APAP and went back to sleep woke up the headache is gone now so is te nausea.
I called the doctors again wich said they the swelling an the nausea are just side effects becuase I was taking to much narcotics.
So Im guessing I was going thru withdrawl? Wich is why when I took the 2 vicodin this morning I started feeling better?
Can some please give me some advice
So over all yesterday I took 8 5/500APA vicodin, 100mg of tramadol, 3mg od dilauded and the last thing I took was 5mg of oxycodone.
my stomach pain is still there now, but Im scared to try the oxycodone again from fear of overdose?
Do you think I think should wait a day drink pleanty of water and take the oxycodone 5mg? Thank you for your time, and hopefully I can come up with a solution.
February 15, 2009 - 6:45pm
#2
Thank you for replying so
Thank you for replying so quickly.
Im actually really worried about the overdose of the APAP, I just starting reading that there are no symptoms after the first 24hours but then after 48 to 72 hours is when your liver or kidneys give up?
Does an APAP or opiate overdose side effects include swelling of the ankles?
Ive never experienced this before. Ive only started taking these pain killed in the last week as well..
If so, when should I be concerned or what symtpoms should I look out for before going to the ER again? Any advice will truely help my anxiety. Im hoping its just withdrawl from just taking to much narcotics..
by the way I do not have any swelling in my ankles or anyting right now. just a wierd sore ness thruout my legs. I was worried my heart wasnt getting proper circulation.. maybe I will go for walk and get some air.
When I called the doctor she said try to take as Little narcotics as I can. I just dont want to stop breathing or all of sdden my liver or kidneys stop working from the APAP from all that vicodin I took thes past few days...
when I went to the ER yesterda they took blood samples, but didnt tell me anyting was wrong, they said all my electrolites and such were normal.
February 15, 2009 - 6:58pm
#3
I need help ASAP oxycodone / vicodin Fear of overdose
From what you wrote, I would be most concerned with toomuch Tylenol from the vicodin. The one oxycodone shouldn't be much stronger narcotics-wise than 2 vicodins. There could be a slim chance you had an allergic reaction, but it's doubtful as you can handle the hydrocodone (vicodin).
The headache would most likely be caused by the dilaudid a very common side effect. Also, if it was given via IV or subcutaneous, that would explain the itching another fun dilaudid side effect.
I say you get your body cleaned from the tylenol (nasty stuff) and try taking the 5mg oxycodone, which as described is tylenol free. If you experience another bad reaction ask your doctor for tylenol free hydrocodone in a 7.5 or 10mg version. Which can be phoned in as it is a CIII medication.
Give the oxycodone (CII can't be phoned in) a chance,overall will work better for pain. Make sure doctor doesn't give you percocet as that contains the tylenol (NASTY STUFF) which is horrible if you have stomach problems and toxic on your liver. Ask for tylenol free oxycodone. I am surprised doctor gave you tylenol (APAP) if the problem is stomach related to begin with.
If you can handle the oxycodone, Oxycontin (control released oxycodone) comes in 10, 15, 20, 30, up to 80 mg. A 10mg oxycontin every 12 hours dispenses continously, 2 pills daily. I hope this helps this all comes from first hand experience. Good luck, I can't emphasize enough,STAY AWAY FROM THE TYLENOL!!
February 15, 2009 - 7:16pm
#4
So the oxycodone I have It
So the oxycodone I have It has the M on one side and 05/52 on the other is APAP (or tylenol) free? (Im sorry Ive never taken these pills before so Im very knew to the differences in terms)
As for my stomach issues I have ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)
And yes the 3mg of dilauded was thru IV. the itchy feeling I notied, but Ive never had the swelling in the ankles before? Is that from my liver or kidney not being able to break down the high doses of APAP?
Also what symptoms should I look out for these next few days that I should go to the hospital for?
ALast thing, how and what is the best way to clean my body from the APAP or tylenol? just drink lots of water and carrot juice was my guess.
Thanks again for all the advice friends.
February 15, 2009 - 7:18pm
#5
Overdose concerns
You ask about anxiety of OD and when you should go to hospital. If you have been taking vicodin for several days now you can't OD on 1 or 2 oxycodones you've already built an opioid tolerance.
An opioid Overdose will be felt as a very lightheadedness, severe nausea, and difficulty breathing. Will take a person with zero tolerance maybe 6+ 5mg oxycodone taken all at once to start feeling that way. Each 5mg last 3-4 hours max.
A complete body overall bad feeling, itchy, uncomfortable would be the effect of Too much tylenol 600-800mg all at once. The cumulative effect of the tylenol would scare me the most.
February 15, 2009 - 7:22pm
#6
correction
Tylenol OD can begin at 3000-5000mg all at once. Sorry.
February 15, 2009 - 7:24pm
#7
oxy only - M 0552
Generic Name: Oxycodone Immediate Release
Strength: 5 mg
Manufacturer: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Trade Name: N/A
Type: Analgesic
Class: RX, CII
Comment: Image courtesy of quahog. Imprint M0552, M 05 52
February 15, 2009 - 8:32pm
#8
so should I go to the
so should I go to the hospital? :\
February 15, 2009 - 8:50pm
#9
Emergency
Obviously you are concerned. If you believe you're overdosing or feel something is terribly wrong:
- GET HELP NOW - CALL 911, YOUR DOCTOR OR POISON CONTROL.
- If you think you have a poisoning emergency, call 911.
- If you are not sure it's urgent but need an answer now, call your doctor or call poison control at 1-800-222-1222
February 15, 2009 - 8:59pm
#10
I'm not a Dr
but here is my advice. If you only took 8 vicodin you did not exceed the max of 4000mg. So your liver and kidneys should be fine. Even if you took 8 a day for a month(as long as you weren't taking all 8 at once) your liver and kidneys should be fine. One 5mg oxycodone is equal to 7.5mg hydrocodone. So if you have been taking 8 vicodin a day for a while, it is entirely possible that you were having mild withdrawals. In which case one 5mg oxycodone might not kill all the withdrawals. Try taking 1.5 and give the oxycodone a chance. This is only advice.
February 15, 2009 - 9:02pm
#11
hospital?
In my opinion none of the symptons you describe, necesitate a trip to the hospital.
You know your body best though. If you feel extremely bad better safe than sorry.
I suffer from acid reflux and a tylenol, Ibuprofen and all NSAIDS (non steroidal anti-inflamitorries) just make me feel like my chest is on fire I can imagine what it would do to your stomach problems.
February 16, 2009 - 1:16am
#12
Im still confused why my
Im still confused why my ankle swoll up last night..
Ive never experienced that before.
Is there a common reason for that happening? with APAP? or mixing to many different kind of pain killers?
yesterday I took the max of vicodin, 8 5/500APAP, 100mg of tramadol, 3mg of dilauded, and at night one 5mg of oxycodone.
then I started getting a headache, my ankle started itching andI noticed swelling and lumpyness, didnt feel to great so I went to sleep.
Im still very confused why that happen.. its my main concern at this point.
February 16, 2009 - 1:32am
#13
acetamen overdose
Hunny even tho oxy is stronger than hydro, it has less tylenol. you should have sum bloodwrk done to check your liver function. If you notice yellowing of the whites of your eyes or your skin go to the hospital. I think you will be fine but take it easy. 4000mg a day is the limit but then again, ive been on a lot stronger and a lot more than you for almost 12yrs now and im still kickin hun so dont stress to much. im here if you need me! Melissa
February 16, 2009 - 2:08am
#14
Thank you so much.. I took
Thank you so much..
I took 5mg oxy 30mins ago, other then that oday this morning when I was feeling like &*&? I had taken 2 5/500 vicodins. otherwise Ive been fine all day, Ive been keeping tabs on my ankles for swelling, yellowing in my eyes for jaundice, and the sizes of my pupils.. somtimes my anxiety Really gets the best of me. The swelling of my ankles hasnt started again, and I dont have a head ache or anything in fact I feel completely normal.
I have a feeling it was just a mixture of all the narcotics and the tylenol Ive been taking this past week.
Maybe my live or my kidneys were having a hard time and my bod was retaining water? Could that be the cause of the swelling? or maybe a withdrawl? all I can read on google involving this subject is edema. And I cant get a solid answer as to what could cause the swelling on my ankle..
Thank you guys again, I know people stressing out and having anxiety attacks can really be a hassle.
Ive been on anti depressentssince 5th grade, but I quit them ALL when I turned 18 and never looked back.
Just so you know, Im 20 now 5'6 I weight about 135 - 140lbs.
February 16, 2009 - 2:58am
#15
So the 5mg oxycodone went by
So the 5mg oxycodone went by well. I still have no swelling or itchingor nuseaor anything, I feel completely fine..
Think it would be safe to take 10 or 15mg at one time tommarow and see how I do on that? Im still concerned about overdosing tho.
February 16, 2009 - 11:40am
#16
if you have been taking
if you have been taking opiates for more than a few days, then 10 or 15mg will be fine. A short team tolerance develops and is next to impossible to od on a low dose like you are on.
February 16, 2009 - 11:51am
#17
swollen ankles
One thing stuck out in my mind when I read swollen ankles: Prednisone! I would bet the farm that the swelling in your ankles is due to prednisone, which is notorious for causing water retention. You may try drinking cranberry/pom juice, as these are diuretic's. If you are going to be on prednisone (or any steroid) longterm, you may ask your doc about a rx diuretic, such as Lasix (furosemide) to combat the swelling.
February 16, 2009 - 1:49pm
#18
Advice
We all give our advice and experiences with these meds,but no one can take the place of your doctors advice. I would call your dr and that might help ease some of your anxiety. It would be better asking someone that knows your disease,past medical history ,drug to drug interactions (you may not know all the meds you were given at the week long stay in the hosp) and side effects from current meds. With that being said this site can be a wealth of info, just remember nothing should ever take the place of your dr. Take care, htmom
February 16, 2009 - 2:17pm
#19
Well said, htmom. This is a
Well said, htmom. This is a great place to get a good idea of what to ask or suggest to your health care provider, but should not be used to take the place of one.
February 16, 2009 - 2:26pm
#20
Okay thank you all for your
Okay thank you all for your help! I really appreciate the time and information you have provided, really.
After the 5mg of oxycodone I felt no swelling, irregular heart beat, or anything abnormal So Im pretty sure I had just over did my body that day.
Im just ate breakfast about 30 or 45 minutes ago so Im going to try taking 15mg of oxycodone in the next hour and see how I feel.
I heard somthing about Not drinking grapefruit juice? but cranberry or pom. juice is fine?
February 16, 2009 - 2:36pm
#21
Grapefruit juice inhibits The
Grapefruit juice inhibits The cytochrome P-450 enxyme 3A4, a hepatic (liver) enzyme that is responsible for the metabolism of a wide range of drugs. This can lead to an increased effect and prolonged duration/elimination from the body. This is why you were told to not drink grapefruit juice. Cimetidine (Tagamet), for heartburn can also inhibit this enzyme. Many of the "azol" antifungal drugs have the same action as well.
February 16, 2009 - 6:24pm
#22
So this morning I didnt take
So this morning I didnt take anything and I started noticing my heartbeat was heavier and not normal speed.
Looking it up in google this is a common side effect of withdrawl from oxycodone?
so I took 10mg of oxycodone and I feel fine now, but I took that around 11am, Im kind of worried that my tolerence is going to build and its not going help with my pain and end up getting hooked on it? my script says take 1 or 2 as needed every 4 to 6 hours for pain.
I took 10mgs this morning, so tonight I need to take another 10 or the withdrawl and the irregular heart beats are gonna start again? this is what I am in fear of... I dont want to get addicted. :\
February 16, 2009 - 10:14pm
#23
everything will be a-okay...
everything will be a-okay... no cop no stop we don't care
February 17, 2009 - 12:27am
#24
You have to relax. The is no
You have to relax. The is no way that you could overdose on 10-15 mg of oxycodone even if it was your first time using it. You may get a little nautious but I doubt it because you seem to have built up somewhat of a tolerance. You have to make the decision for yourself if you want pain relief then you take the oxy, if you can do without the oxy then don't use it. No matter what you will build a tolerance with continued use and if used on enough your body will become dependent on it. As far as being addicted that is different and one has a choice for being addicted or not. Be smart and dont take more than you are prescribed (edited)
February 17, 2009 - 11:09am
#25
Yes while prolonged use can
Yes while prolonged use can cause dependence, as long as you take your medication exactly as directed and never more, you will not become addicted.
Spence said it perfect, no matter what you will build a tolerance. However as long as you just take it as perscribed and don't start taking more when you do become a little tolerant, there is virtually no chance of becoming addicted.
And as some have said, if you are truly worried and can't stop worrying, please call your doctor and schedule an appointment with him/her to talk about your concerns.
February 17, 2009 - 9:27pm
#26
Ive taken 20mg of oxycodone
Ive taken 20mg of oxycodone in the last hour,
Doyou think its safe to take 2 vicodin 5/500apap now?
February 17, 2009 - 10:24pm
#27
herbalgerbals,I am going to
herbalgerbals,
I am going to say what everyone else is already thinking, but not saying- you sound like a hypochondriac when it comes to your concerns with the side effects from oxycodone. You said you've taken 20mg of oxycodone in the last hour, and now want to take 10mg of hydrocodone? May I ask why?
This is starting to become a little silly, really. Every single poster has given you very good advice, and/or at least explained why you may have the symptoms you are experiencing. And, as at least two other posters mentioned, we are not doctors, pharmacists, or healthcare professionals(at least most of us, anyhow
If you are this concerned, and want to know if it is safe to take 10mg of hydrocodone within an hour after consuming 20m of oxycodone, why not call the pharmacist? If you are taking these meds as prescribed, you should not fear calling the pharmacist for an answer.
Also, weight gain and water retention is common in opioid use. I'm surprised that someone who seems to be so consumed with whether or not they can take their next dose yet, and knows all of the side effects, has not found reference to water retention and weight gain as a side effect to narcotics.
All of the above was said with the utmost respect. You just have to realize that you are constantly asking the same question, over and over and over and over again. Please, check with your doctor or pharmacist so this thread can fizzle out.
Regards,
February 17, 2009 - 10:31pm
#28
Okay. dont worry I wont be
Okay. dont worry I wont be posting anymore.
Thanks for the help. take care.
February 17, 2009 - 11:45pm
#29
I think you are asking for
I think you are asking for trouble by taking ALOT more meds than prescribed. Your dr can and will cut you off and/or discharge you from his practice. You are CLEARLY not following his advice, thats why you want us to answer your questions. Your dr can do a drug screen on you to see what and how much you are taking. Depending on your dr, he could discharge you on the first offense or will give you a second chance. If you are taking 4 pills instead of 1 you will run out early. You are abusing your drs trust and abusing the pain pills . If you leave his practice your flagged medical records will go with you to your new dr. We have tried to help you and not judge you. If you get caught (abusing meds) you will be hurting all pain patients in them getting their much needed meds. This dr will lose trust in patients. Drs are so scared to prescribe C11s as it is. Do you wanna get addicted? Just like gterplayer said it is getting silly. You need to research tolerence. You are going be taking 75 mg of oxycodone before you finish you current prescription. If you need to take more oxycodone than prescribed at dosing times, you need to talk to you dr. Just because you have a reason to take pain meds, does not give you an excuse to take alot more (abuse) than prescribed. I would not think the er dr gave you the oxys to take with the hydro. You are going down the road heading for addiction. The one thing missing after you take 20 mg of oxys is why are taking 4 times prescribed. You have not mention you are taking 20 mg because of pain and the pain is so bad can i take 2 vics also. Not trying to be rude or mean but we all see where you are heading. Having wds is not a reason to increase the dose. These are real drugs that can give you real problems and cause your life to spiral out of control very quickly. Take your meds with respect,htmom
February 18, 2009 - 1:00am
#30
Did the stomach problem get resolved?
Usually when someone has unknown abdominal pain it is not wise to continue to take any kind of narcotic, due to masking what could be a serious problem.
The worrying about the APAP in the medication, it is wise to be up to date on that information, but unless you are taking these medications and drinking alcohol your liver should be OK, from what I have read.
The oxycodone is much more stronger than the hydrocodone. The chemical make up is totally different. One is a schedule 2 drug....oxycodone and the other is a schedule 3 drug....the hydrocodone.
All three of the narcotics you listed can cause a headache. It is a side effect of them all....strange I know.
The edema could be coming from the prednisone you mentioned. It is notorious for causing swelling especially in the face....depending on how long you have been taking it.
What you really need to find out is what is causing your stomach pain. Abdominal pain unexplained should always be looked into very thoroughly.
I am surprised that you were given those narcotics without a diagnosis other than abdominal pain. That is strange!
I am not a doctor, but I am a nurse.
If your doctor is not running test on you to find out your problem, then my advice in my opinion is to seek another doctor that will or ask for a referral to a specialist. This is your health at stake.
Good luck
February 18, 2009 - 1:00am
#31
The vicodin was prescribed by
The vicodin was prescribed by my GI doctor after being in the hospital for a week and them pumping me with dilauded. I ended up in the ER becuase the pain was out of control and the ER doctor gave me the oxycodone script. It says take 1 or 2 every 4 to 6 hours. I didnt have pain till around 3:30 4ish, when I took 10 they didnt work, so I took 10 more wich totalled 20 in 1 hour.
Im not planning on hiding anything from my doctor. I tell him everything, and he is aware. Thanks for the advice. And assuming. =]
February 18, 2009 - 1:05am
#32
My pain is caused by
My pain is caused by ulceratice colitis or inflammatory bowel disease, the prednisone is for the inflammation of my colon and smaller intestine. Ive had a diagnosis for the last 3 years, and I was just in the hospital for a weeks stay 2 weeks ago where they were giving my dilauded (I had never been on it before), and by the time discharge came they prescribed me vicodin to deal with the pain untill I had my next appointment with my outpatient GI.
After I saw him I ended up in the ER again becuase the pain got really bad, the vicodin wasnt working and I was worried about the APAP so the ER dr prescribed me the oxycodone.
My GI doctor knows, but today they didnt do anything for my pain, but I dont want to take more oxycodone becuase I dont have a high tolernce so I thought taking2 vicodin would be a better idea. Wich I didnt take.
February 18, 2009 - 1:10am
#33
What????
OK, withdrawals from short term use of narcotics don't start after a few hours, more like a couple days, unless you have been taking these pain meds longer than you mentioned and then, well, depending on dosage and how long they could come every 4 to 6 hours as your body is very adjusted to the medication. Listen, we don't know you and are here to try to help, but first you have to be honest with yourself. I am trying to not be judgemental because I am not in your shoes, but do yourself a favor....start tapering before it does get out of hand. The fast heart rate may not be associated with the narcotics, you may have a panic disorder. With all the worrying that is what my guess would be, but as I said I am not a doctor.
Good luck!
February 18, 2009 - 1:16am
#34
On the 10th I started taking
On the 10th I started taking vicodin, and then I believe saturday I was in the ER when I started taking the oxycodone.
I have exactly how many pills Im suppose to, Im not taking more then is prescribed.
I have no reason to lie to you, I am worried becuase of all the nasty things Ive read and heard about.
As far as tapering goes, obviously they oxycodone isnt working so I have no reason to take it, I have a dr. appointment tommarow discuss alternative treatment. Again, thanks for assuming. Not everyone who takes narcotics is an addict.
Im worried it is somthing possible to happen if the tolernce builds up and Ill end up having to take more and more as it wont fix my pain.
February 18, 2009 - 1:23am
#35
OK got ya
ulcerative colitis and IBS are two separate conditions both can be very painful, especially the UC. You could have both at the same time.
Have you spoke with your GI doctor about other medication treatments?
I know that some of the benzos help with IBS.
That may relax you some too, and at the same time help ease your mind.
I would lay off the narcotics some unless you feel the pain coming on....always take your medication before the pain gets worse or they will not be as effective and be careful with them.
Talk to your doctor about all your symptoms and be honest tell him if the pain meds are not effective in treating your pain. That is what he is there for is to help you....he gets paid well to do it.
Be a part of your health care and research on your disease and educate yourself, so when you go in to see him next time you can offer up suggestions on methods to treat. Doctors love their patients to be honest and educate themselves, it makes their jobs easier and it helps to establish a good doctor patient relationship.
The doctors usually don't bring up pain medication. It is up to you to initiate the conversation. My opinion stands the same be honest with yourself and your MD, educate yourself as much as you can...even on diet therapy. While taking that steroid there are some foods you need to avoid. Check it out it is all over the net.
True legit things, not just a bunch of people telling you this or that, but medical journals written by doctors.
Good luck and I do hope this helped.
February 18, 2009 - 1:32am
#36
Inflammatory bowel DISEASE,
Inflammatory bowel DISEASE, is not IBS. IBS is more towards food allergies. My entire colon is Inflammed with Ulcerations, and so is part of my smaller intestine. Wich is what causes a lot spasms and cramp like pains along with bloating. When I was first taking the narcotics I could Actually unction and not notice the pain. Today however they didnt have the same effect.
Im on Colozal aswell as prednisone, I have not been in remission since August of 2008 after natural herbal therepies and food therepies didnt work.
I have never been on pain medicine for my ulcerative colitis, and the Donnotal didnt help with GI spasms either.
Ive never heard of benzos before? what is that?
My GI is going to be starting me on Imuran aswell in the next week wich takes about 3 months to start working.
I have a very very close relationship with my GI doctor, hes my 2nd doctor becuase I wante da 2nd opinion and he cares a lot about getting my condition into remission. I speak to him over the phone every other day.
February 18, 2009 - 1:34am
#37
Sorry, I wasn't assuming........
I read on here that you took 20mg of oxycodone and asked if it would be ok to take two vicodin and well, it was your own words. Unless that is what you were prescribed to take that is not abusing....I was only trying to help.
If you only started on the 10th you should be fine. It takes about 48 hours for your body to realize the narcotics are gone. You may experience some withdrawal. I did after my gallbladder sugery. I took what was prescribed around the clock 10mg of oxycodone every 4 hours and after those two days passed took it when I felt like pain was coming on....then stopped completely after 4 days. About 2 days later I started hurting and had diarrhea, told my doc and he said it was withdrawal from the meds. It wasn't serious, but enough for me to ask about it. My body developed a tolerance to it. He told me to just take one, so I did and then was fine from there on out, but because I didn't take them like they were candy....that is all I was saying.
As I said before it could be anxiety that is causing your heart to beat so fast or even panic.
I don't believe everybody that takes a narcotic are abusers, in fact most people that seek help from doctors are in legit pain and need help. Unfortunately, the majority of them are under treated due to the MDs being scared for their licenses and the DEA.
It is very unfortunate for those that live in chronic pain to have to live a life with no quality at all. I do feel for them.
Good luck and when you go to your appointment just be honest, that's my opinion.
February 18, 2009 - 1:48am
#38
Oh, it is late I see now sorry
Inflammatory bowel disease goes hand in hand with ulcerative colitis, please excuse my mistake. Benzos are xanax, valium, klonopin, and ativan to name a few of the more popular ones.
They help with anxiety, which I am sure you have. That is something that the doctor has to diagnosis of course.
Tell him about the waking up and explain to him your symptoms like the fast heart rate and whatever else is going on at the time. Being diagnosed with that particular disease is not good. Anxiety often comes on when people are diagnosed with such things.
The itching you were talking about before with the oxycodone that is a normal side effect and benadryl could be taken with it to minimize that. I would of course google drug interaction checker first.
There is so much information on the web.
That is great that you two communicate, now you just have to start giving him new ideas. I don't know your age, but I do hope that your problem gets resolved. If I am not mistaken doesn't it go into remissions usually and then flare back up?
Oh, and IBS that is a problem with movements of your bowels could be with constipation or without. Causes a lot of problems in women. The benzos basically help to relax your muscles, so it at the same time relaxes the smooth involuntary muscles, such as intestines.....if I am not misaken.
Anyway, good luck and you seem to be pretty educated already on some of the stuff. It's funny patients usually know more than their doctors, because they know their own bodies and their tolerances to pain and if something is just not right.
February 18, 2009 - 1:55am
#39
Here's one of the many places to go to educate yourself more
February 18, 2009 - 12:00pm
#40
I just noticed something
I just noticed something while reading the new posts, you said you do not take more than prescribed. Yet you told us you took 20mg in an hour. That is taking more than prescribed.
Anyway, hope the disease goes into remission, as to allow to be pain free 
February 18, 2009 - 12:27pm
#41
as I siad the script is for 1
as I siad the script is for 1 or 2 5mg oxycodone every 4 to 6 hours as neded for pain.
In one days time I dont take more then 4oxycodones.
However yesterday I took 10mg around 4 or 5 as I said tho even after an hour, the pain was still there. So yes I took another 2, wich I know is not listening to my script, but I mean I wasnt trying to get high or abusing the pill, I was just trying to stop the pain. But even after the next 2 I felt no relief, and I thought taking 2 vicodin would help, I didnt want to take anymore oxycodones. I never ended up taking the vicodin becuase I was unsure if it was safe.
The thing that worries me about the oxycodone is all the stuff I read about it stopping your breathing and going into respiratory depression.
I really do appreciate the help an advice, and Im truely not trying to anger or upset or anyone or start an arguement to end on bad terms.
Im just completely ignorant to these medications, and I have always been very full of anxiety and been on many medications for panic disorder when it comes to my health, however I find I function and am a more Real person when I dont take those types of medications so I stopped when I was 18. Im 20 years old now.
I am going to speak to my doctor about the benzos. Its apparent that narcotics arent going to be a great long term solution to my problem, and I dont want to risk any dangerous activies..
February 18, 2009 - 1:06pm
#42
you would have to take at
you would have to take at least 10 of you 5mg oxycodone for you to go into respiratory depression, and even then, since you have been taking it for a little while i doubt it would cause much of anything other than severe nausea.
As for the benzo's those can be more addicting than opiates but can have hugely beneficial medical results. so please make sure you talk to your doctor about everything you have asked us about.
Best of Luck
February 18, 2009 - 1:14pm
#43
I will as I said I have a
I will as I said I have a doctor appointment today at 4pm.
Im very hopeful we figure somthing out..
Thank you again.
February 19, 2009 - 6:56pm
#44
Give it a bit of time..
You have to allow about an hour for your meds to kick in and start working. If you don't feel any better after about 2 hours, that's when you might want to start thinking about taking something else.
Hope you're feeling better today!
February 19, 2009 - 7:57pm
#45
I havent heard from my doctor
I havent heard from my doctor yet.
my friend who had a bad heroin problem and pain medicaiton addiction problem said I should start tapering off the oxys with narcos... so she gave me some, but Im hesitant to take htem. they are 10/325 or somthing.. As I said, there not prescribed to me and my doctor has not spoken about narcos to me yet, so Im concerned..
I have only taken 10mg of oxy this morning for my stomach, otherwise Ive been feeling great. I got some school tests done and Im starting up for my GED on monday. Things are looking up, and Im not feeling as lousey as I have been..
Thank you for the advice violet, I will Definitly honor that. I want to be safe, and I dont want to hooked on anything. In fact I really want to completely get off these pain meds.. it seems when I dont take them for about 4hours I start feeling really crapy, I get a headache and feel kinda nautious, then when I take a little bit I feel better. I know this isnt a good thing..
February 20, 2009 - 12:06pm
#46
If your feeling that way
If your feeling that way after 4 hours,you either have been taking them longer than you had told us, or you have a very fast metabolism.
Withdrawals should not start for t least 12 hours. When I was addicted to pills, I know that if I used in the early evening, I could make it 18 hours to when I woke up in the morning before I started getting sick. Just throwin it out there that it usually takes 12-24 hours for w/d to kick in
!ALSO
okay I just ready that you have some Norco 10/325's which is 10mg of Hydrocodone/325mg of APAP.
now, your taking oxycodone 5mg. well one of those Norco's is actually more potent on one of your oxy's are. Honestly, you haven't been taking these meds long on enough to because addicted, so I think that if you wanted to quit, just quit. If you get really really uncomfortable, then just take one pill. But Like I said, I don't think you have been on these meds long enough for you to have any addiction issues.
February 20, 2009 - 12:50pm
#47
I think i may have a very
I think i may have a very fast metabolism, I dont know how exactly you figure that out or not. Im 5'6 in a half and I weigh about 135lbs.
And I eat a lot, I drink lots and lots of water, and carrot juice and somtimes an entire bottle of pom juice or cranberry juice, wich I dont know if they have an effect as far as metabolism goes, I also excersize A lot, Ive always been in pretty good shape..
As far as taking the pain medicine goes, I did start the oxys Saturday (this past weekend) on the 14th, the Vicodins I started I believe a week or so before that, and For the entire week I was in the hospital I was on dilauded thru IV atleast 2 or 3 times a day..
NOw, I dont know if that has any effect on metobalism, withdrawl, dependency or anything of that sort... I imagined it does, becuase the dilauded stopped really having an effect, they started with 1mg and the last time they had me in the hospital I was at 3mg thru IV.
I just know, that after a couple hours I start feeling like &*&? (after I take 10mg of oxy), or I get a headache, or just kinda depressed or sluggish? wich is what I brought up with my friend, and thats when she told me to stop taking the oxys, and gave me the norcos..
Im not sure if were going on circles here, and Im sorry if we are again.. Im not trying to upset or cause irrititability with anyone.. I havent exceeded more then 4oxys in One day, wich is good I believe.. so now Im just waiting for my doctor to call me back so I can explain whats going on, and safely get his advice.
February 20, 2009 - 3:23pm
#48
I think you feel lousy
I think you feel lousy since that's just how the pills make you feel when they start to wear-off, and of course it will go away if you take another (that's how the cycle starts! LOL) BUT, you really shouldn't be worried about addiction after just one week (unless you have a history).
Just try and stay calm, take the least amount of medication that will work for you and watch a funny movie or read until your Dr. calls back.
Feel better soon!
February 20, 2009 - 5:52pm
#49
Thank you. :]Ive been keeping
Thank you. :]
Ive been keeping busy just got done doing a buncha yard work and now Ima eat some lunch.
February 21, 2009 - 6:36am
#50
Withdrawals mental
I had been taking vicodin, oxycodone and oxycontin for 4 years regularly on daily basis sometimes 3 80's a day. At times I would not have meds for weeks at a time. Not once did I experience a withdrawal symptom.
What is it with everybody?
You may be allergic to oxycodone. Itching is a fairly common side effect from oxycodone. If you were going thru w/ds the oxys should have helped. Oxys are stronger than hydro. You really need to talk to a dr about this. It is recommended not to take more than 1 new drug at a time, that way it can be determined what is causing a reaction. Take care, htmom