Question 1

is morphine for chronic pain ok long term if nothing else helps ?

Accepted Answer

It is OK: The answer is that you can use morphine safely, selectively and sparingly. Most of the debate about the role of opioids in chronic pain management is based upon both the safety and efficacy of these drugs and the potential for abuse. Because of concerns about tolerance, physical dependence and addiction, many health professionals are still reluctant to prescribe opioids for chronic pain.

Question 2

i take avinza (morphine) for chronic pain. now i have severe constipation?

Accepted Answer

Try everything: Major drawback to narcotics is that they are extremely constipating. Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) water, fiber, stool softeners can all be tried, alone or in combination.

Question 3

taking ms contin (morphine) for chronic pain. i'm allergic to it. can you suggest an alternative pain medication other than oxy, perc, vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Herbs: Medicinal cannabis if it is legal in your state is an alternative to narcotic pain medications.  Also eating a more alkaline diet my help.  Acupuncture. Deep meditation.  There are various herbs but this is not my specialty.  Recommend following up with a pain management specialist and/or homeopathic specialist.  There are also doctors of natural medicine possibly in your area.

Question 4

do morphine and tapentadol work on the the same receptors ? taking both for chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

Morphine and tapenta: Morphine works only on opioid receptors. Tapentadol works on opioid receptors and norepinephrine uptake. 
It would make no sense to take both as short acting - one has to be long acting and the other short acting.

Question 5

percocet and morphine last 5 years for chronic pain. doesn't have the same effect anymore. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Meds not working: After a while of taking these kind of medicines called opioids the body becomes accustomed to them  so that they do not work as well.  Apart from increasing the dose, One can try alternatives such as stretching, heat, cold, acupuncture, electrical  stimulation (TENS), relaxation techniques, etc. Very often using alternative treatment for pain in the long run are more effective than medicines,

Question 6

i'm in chronic pain after a hemorid operation. .. i've taken stillpane and tradamol and it's not working. .. can i take morphine tablets?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids: taking another pain medication really depends on whether your doctor has told you to do so - and if you do take something else then you must stop the other medications.,

Question 7

can u be pregnant on morphine sr and baby be okay? i have severe chronic pain.feel pain on meds.. off is 10 unbearable. suggestions if i want own kid?

Accepted Answer

Baby : Would be born addicted to morphine and go through withdrawal . It is not a good idea to be pregnant on narcotics.

Question 8

i have kaiser and i have chronic pain. i take fentanyl 100 mcg 2 every 3 days and morphine 60 mg 2 twice a day. i needed refill yesterday my dr wont. ?

Accepted Answer

Ask to see a pain: management specialist.They are very strict with their protocols but they r the experts.U must be completely honest and follow their rules.Good luck.

Question 9

is morphine 20mg per day okay for breakthrough pain for my chronic pain ! ?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to answer: Chronic narcotic use has enormous risks, especially in a 35 year old. Without detailed knowledge of your history, this question is impossible to answer. From the list of your other medical issues i would urge finding other treatments to address the pain and anxiety/depression besides narcotics.

Question 10

i have severe chronic pain. could drs on here cut me some slack for being on morphine and start focusing on the questions i actually ask?

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Chronic Pain Syndrom: I have severe chronic pain. Could Drs on here cut me some slack for being on morphine and start focusing on the questions I actually ask? ANS: That is what we get paid for. Chronic pain has many causes and requires a detailed listen to what the patient is saying to try to get to the source of the problem. In my experience many are misdiagnosed.  Trust you have good pain Dr?

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Do morphine and tapentadol work on the the same receptors ? taking both for chronic pain.

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Percocet and morphine last 5 years for chronic pain. doesn't have the same effect anymore. any advice?

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I'm in chronic pain after a hemorid operation. .. i've taken stillpane and tradamol and it's not working. .. can i take morphine tablets?

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Can u be pregnant on morphine sr and baby be okay? i have severe chronic pain.feel pain on meds.. off is 10 unbearable. suggestions if i want own kid?

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I have kaiser and i have chronic pain. i take fentanyl 100 mcg 2 every 3 days and morphine 60 mg 2 twice a day. i needed refill yesterday my dr wont. ?

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Is morphine 20mg per day okay for breakthrough pain for my chronic pain ! ?

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I have severe chronic pain. could drs on here cut me some slack for being on morphine and start focusing on the questions i actually ask?

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