Any helpful info friends ? Severe pain

I am presently on alot of medication for 7 bulging discs, a degenerative spine, and severe nerve damage in both legs that make it painful to walk. I am on a very high dose of methadone and my doctor said that it does not hurt my liver. However I am  also on a high dose of roxicodone and my doctor said that is harmful to the liver.I would appreciate any input. Thank you all

[leann357]

I believe it is acetominophine (tylenol) that does damage to the liver only if you drink more than 3 drinks a day. Ask your doc for pain meds that contain nothing but the opiate itself. My ex has bulging discs and he takes alot of oxi's and percocets. He is still in alot of pain daily.

[Bill1954]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you have problems with pain. I’m unfamiliar with roxycodone; if it contains acetaminophen, that component should probably not exceed 3 to 4 grams daily, taken in 1000mg per dose max. Taken in large quantities, it can be dangerous for liver health; taken in recommended doses, it’s unlikely to cause any significant problems.

Good luck—

Bill

[Trinity4]

Roxicodone does not contain acetaminophen, it's the same thing as oxycodone and is about 90% opiate and very addictive.  It would be less invasive to the liver as opposed to Lortab, Vicodin or Percocet which do have acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or something along those lines.

Trinity

[Bill1954]

Thanks, Trin :)

[spectda]

I had back surgery a few years ago and the dr prescribed oxycodone for pain since I had liver disease rather then oxycontin which I believe had tylenol.

As Trinity said this stuff is seriously addictive and tolerance increases very rapidly. I threw hundreds of them out after a month of taking them when the acute pain subsided reasonably well.  

[Trinity4]

OxyCotin is the same thing as Oxycodone only OxyContin tablets have a controlled, time-release formulation.  They contain no Tylenol or other analgesic.

Trinity