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I am on oxycodone for 2 progressive diseases. the past few days my meds aren't working. can/should i be admitted to the hospital for pain control?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Probably not: Chronic non-cancer pain is best treated outside of a hospital. The long term treatment will not be intravenous meds. It's best to find the right treatment which works in the patient's usual environment.

Answered 2/25/2015

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A member asked:

I am on oxycodone for 2 progressive diseases. the past few days my meds aren't working. can/should i be admitted to the hospital for pain control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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