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Having sharp needle pain in inner left chest, ongoing for a month have been on 8mg hydromorphone for several back surgeries. but pain is still intense?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: If you are having chest pain that is bad enough that you can still feel it after taking 8 mg of hydromorphone (which is eight times as strong as morphine) I would definitely be seen to rule out a cardiac event,perforated ulcer, or other serious condition.

Answered 3/4/2015

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A member asked:

Having sharp needle pain in inner left chest, ongoing for a month have been on 8mg hydromorphone for several back surgeries. but pain is still intense?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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