Posted by Poindexter on November 2, 2007, at 8:47:03
I've been on multiple opiate narcotics to help with my chronic migraine pain. I recently changed insurance and had to change doctors. Meaning I can no longer go to my semi-competent pain specialist.
New Dr. has switched me to Opana ER 20 mgm once a day from Ultram ER 300 mgm and Lorcet (10mgm) 2x day. He has me taking only one dose a day of opana which sucks because opana only lasts for 12hrs. So for half the day I go through withdrawl.
I'm having a lot of trouble conviencing him he needs to up it to twice a day but he really doesn't want to. (Despite the fact that dosing info is clearly what's listed in the prescribing section on the Opana website.)
I've been through withdrawl before (Methadone, Duragesic, Avinza) and it's always been through doctors not knowing what an "equianalgesic" dose it. I wish I could find something weaker with fewer side effects that works, but it is what it is.
Bottom Line:
1)Anyone have any good advice on talking what could be a egotistical doctor about prescribing meds correctly?
2)Anyone have any good rememdies for opiate withdrawl?
For those who've been through it, you know how awefully uncomfortable it is. I'm mainly interested in a cure for the rapid shift in body temp.
3) I'm always willing to listen to any suggestions for helping with chronic migraines. I've tried practically everything, but will do anything else.
Thanks to all.
poster:Poindexter
thread:792919
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