Thank you for the information. I knew that Oxyneo was made to prevent abuse. I was led to believe it was the OxyContin that was "quicker". My dr had suggested the Oxyneo at my 12 hr marks and then was going to prescribe OxyContin 5mg for when the pain was really bad. I chose not to have that option. I've been piggybacking Advil when it's at it's worse (Tylenol doesn't work) but the ibuprophen isn't good for my 1 kidney.
I see my family dr tomorrow. Will discuss titration!
Thank you again
Because your oxycodone dosage is increased, you are feeling more side effects.
People generally become accustomed to the increased somnolence, etc. within a few months.
You have a couple of choices -- either waiting it out or reducing your dosage.
Essentially, OxyNeo work similarly to OxyContin. Both are time released preparations of the opioid analgesic oxycodone. OxyNeo is a new formulation with additional abuse prevention features.
Many people find that OxyContin does not deliver medication as promised. It could very well be that you were poorly metabolizing OxyContin and receiving a lower dose of oxycodone. Now that you're on OxyNeo, you may be receiving the whole 60mg daily dose.
This is speculation. Please consult with your physician and ask to readjust your medication. Careful titration of opioids is always a first step to long-term opioid therapy -- you never want to take more opioid than necessary.
Opioids never relieve chronic pain entirely. Many people benefit from a variety of pain treatments -- NSAIDs, Cox-2 inhibitors, muscle relaxants, certain antidepressants, specific anti-seizure medications, physical therapy, interventional pain techniques, and pain counseling. Ask your doctor about other modes to treat your pain.
Best wishes.
1) I'm on the ice. Thank you! I've been doing heat.. Pads blankets etc. this is much better.
2) thank you for direction. I've googled so many things, but not that way. When I looked through my records from abroad hospitals stenosis has been mentioned.
Thank you so much
Pretty much ALL of the opiates do the same thing -- I'm just generalizing here -- but the only reason one may switch from one to another (e.g. dilaudid to morphine, or, oxycodone to oxymorphone, or pick-a-name to pick-a-name) is that one narcotic may have bad side effects that the other one doesn't have.
For example, someone taking morphine may complain of constipation and sleepiness that won't go away, so the doctor may prescribe dilaudid (hydromorphone) instead. And, vice versa. Everybody's body is different.
So.... here is what I would do (I'm not a medical professional, so for now, pretend I don't know what I am talking about, and that everything I say is nonsense, but you're going to research all this yourself online!):
1.) NEVER underestimate the power of ice. The worst case stenosis, for example, can be made to feel HUGELY BETTER with 10 minutes with one of those blue stick-in-the-freezer ice packs.
2.) Go onto Google, type in the name of your condition, followed by the words "alternative treatment", "stories," and "experiences:
stenosis alternative treatmens
stenosis stories
stenosis experiences
stenosis medication experiences
etc., etc. (you get the idea)
Then, while you are reading about those treatments and experiences, you will see people mentioning medications. Then, repeat your search with:
stenosis oxycodone experiences
stenosis oxycodone stories
etc., etc.
The idea is that you are going to research your OWN condition online, and you are going to read about real people, posting their own real experiences, and from that, you will be able to begin to build a "picture" of what to talk with your own physician about.
Yes, this is a lot of work, a lot of typing, and a lot of reading.
But tell yourself that "out of respect for my own body," I am going to learn about ALL the treatments out there, and I am going to learn everything so well that the next time I visit my doctor, we can have a clear frank and *informed* discussion about my own treatment plan.
A good doctor will be delighted that you've taken that much interest, and will also be able to confirm and/or enlighten as to what you've learned, and you will feel much better about everything, as well.
Thank you! I am working on getting in with a specialist!
Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic prescribed for moderate-moderately severe pain.
OxyContin is never a "rapid release" medication, but is an extended release medication that delivers oxycodone over a 12 hour period.
Oxyneo is similar to OxyContin delivering extended release oxycodone, but it has an additional ingredient designed to prevent abuse.
There are other medications for pain like NSAIDs, and the anti-seizure medications like Neurontin, which may or may not be indicated for your condition. However the opioids are the most effective against pain.
You may benefit from a consult with a pain specialist or gynecologist who may offer an alternative medication regimen.