My husband has ehlers danlos.he can't function on less than 40 mg oxycontin but can't find a dr to prescribe it. we understand the risks. ?

Keep Looking: Ehlers-danlos patients have very weak connective tissue so that their ligaments become lax and they suffer from constant joint dislocations with joint damage. . In addition to the opioids like oxycontin, the snri drugs like pamelor, cymbalta, Effexor and savella (milnacipran) can help with the constant pain. 40 to 80 mg of Oxycontin twice a day is not excessive.Or three times a day is not excessive.

Pain Physician : Your husband needs a pain physician who either will prescribe and monitor or will make such recommendations for family doctor.