Hello - I have noticed changes in mood with medications such as ; Morphine Oxycodone Currently I take dilaudid which is not as bad as the previous two in regards to mood swings and or an overall...
Good read !! I agree w the article. I have always been a health nut / exercise addict etc. just because it made me feel good to eat good, exercise and meditate etc. since the onset of my hips I have...
Hi there - in my experience 2 years now w chronic pain / I was on IR Oxy for the 1st yr and then switched to ER morphine 15 mg 2x day Plus 15 mg IR morphine 1-2 as needed every 4-6hrs In my...
Hello - I have never tried the fentanyl or any patch and I have heard mixed reviews on effectiveness. As far as BT meds I currently have decent success with dilaudid but the side effect is drowsiness...
Keeping you and your loved ones in my prayers Josh...
I have learned the hard way to keep my body strong, but not to push over the line. Wherever your "line" is , find it and work with it. Always try to keep your body strong, but don't ask it to do what...
Agreed, this is reticulum and causing you un-needed stress and suffering! If it was me, I would be giving that office / dr / receptionist a piece of me !! I am sure that they must be violating some...
Hang in there and get to a specialist ASAP Your in my prayers Josh...
Hi Dianne - welcome !!! I am a 31 yr old former boxer/runner from boston who developed debilitating bi-lateral hip condition a few years ago. We all know what it's like to lose your functionality -...
Good luck 👍 Hope u get some relief 😃...
4 week post-op apt today (left hip surgery) Also, we should be discussing my failed right hip surgery and all options. Because,because, because, because, because !!!!! Because of the wonderful things...
Welcome - so sorry to hear of your child's suffering. I live with bi-lateral hip problems and I know what that feels like. I wish I could wave my hand and ease your and your child's pain. Never give...
If you live in chronic pain, you must face the fact that medication may be one of your only reliable sources of relief. No one likes to be dependent on medicine but that is what they were invented...
I would think that the Dr. Is just looking out for you As well. I would also think that this could strengthen your patient / doctor relationship and your marital relationship. I am engaged (6 year)...
Minnie - don't know what "type of guy" that he is referring to, but It is definitely not a " Man." A real man has the strength of character to Honor his wife ! Josh...
My sympathies Bunnygirl...... I agree w SB in that we must enjoy all the good moments and times as much as possible and use the positives to lift us through and help carry us in our tough times....
Wow - he did this Dr. Make it through med school if he/she doesn't know the diff between March and May ??? Terrible !!! I would report the to the highest Med authority in your state and be all over...
Welcome Linds !!! I'm josh 31 from boston Bi- lateral hip FAI, right hip displaysia, OA (no cartilage) in hips - People on here are great, I joined about 9 - 10 months back and I have found it good...
I pit up a post about this same subject in the past week. I was mentioning how much it helped (muscle wise) to relieve inflammation around my hips. I used in in PT 6 months back and I have wanted one...
Yes - not sure how I feel about the home delivery thing as well. I had an exp in theist 3 months where the pharm had my med (proper dosage ) but with the wrong label ?? I would think that it would be...
Hey there - I think that contracts are a standard thing required for physicians to treat patients with long term pain management care requiring narcotic or controlled substances. In my case it was...
Best to all Positive thoughts Healing Josh...
Thanks David - and all the best wishes to you n yours bro I think it's good to have a place to talk to others going through similar experiences. Healing well does that for me Just knowing that I'm nt...
I would think that you could find a good list on the Internet. Simply google search "muscle relaxer"...
Checking in 12 days post op left hip surgery. As most of you know, I had a failed right hip procedure back in Oct. and I am hoping for better results with this one. I am happy to say that I have...
Hang in there !! I am 31 with bi-lateral FAI and right hip displasia. I have been living w this for 1 1/2 yrs now 24 hrs a day. Prior to this I was a runner and boxer with no evidence of any hip...
Poor ill guy, I'll keep him in my prayers :(...
Wow - I am so sorry for your unnecessary suffering. I would be pissed if that happened to me. I am in boston and do not have issues (thankfully) with receiving treatment for my bi lateral hip issues....
Prior to my 1st surgery, I had been on the same meds for a year so the surgeon new of my tolerance and the issue of pain control. When I awoke, I was in so much pain and they had to call in a...
Definitely talk to the doctor. What kind of surgery was it? They should not leave you in pain!! In my case, my PCP is my regular pain manager, but my surgeon covered me fr 3-4 weeks post op while I...
I am also struggling with coming to grips "acceptance" 1 1/2 years now .......but it is an every day battle ..... I also agree w/ snow bunny on the subject of a "mourning" process as there is a...
I also have been on meds for 1 1/2 years now and I take Oxy 5 mg and morphine 15 mg for BT and morphine 15 mg for ER 2x daily I started the morphine 6 months ago and I agree, it is not very effective...
If you have been on the meds for a year then you ave prob developed a tolerance and may need to adjust dosage or try different meds. Also, you should talk to your doctor about an extended relief...
I have taken both morphine and Oxycodone for chronic pain relief and I have found morphine to have a lot of side effects vs the Oxycodone. I also feel that Oxycodone is a more effective medication....
:turn: hello everyone - it has been a while since my last post. I hope everyone is in good spirits. Just wanted to touch base. I have finished my rehab on my right hip surgery and although i feel...
Barbara - my best wishes and prayers to you. You can do it ! Josh...
Hope your son does well and best to you...
Dave - work company lawyer / second opinions / conservative treatment !!!! Back surgery is a last resort !!!! Advocate for her strongly !!! Make sure she is not left in pain to suffer !!! My mother...
Snow bunny - actually I have been under a contract for over a year now and have taken a urine test .....no problem for me . My pcp is willing to be my pain manager but I have discussed PM's with my...
Very scary ....I took flexeril for a while w no side affect other than some drowsiness....... I take Diazepam ( Valium) now and it works much better for me .......
Rediculous what patients have to go through .....thank god I have the pcp that I do .....she is trusting, compassionate and healing and treats me as an adult with respect !!! I take many "red flag"...
Thank you to everyone for advice on my question of seeing a PM or sticking with my pcp for pain management I'm in the middle of 2 hip surgeries for both hips and I have to say that even with all the...
Some of you may know me by know- josh 31 bi lateral hip problems ........very bad for the last year now .....just had first surgery on right hip a few weeks back .......left hip to be done in the...
Monday - spent the first half of my day at DTA ( that office of department of transitional assistance) here in Boston. Looking to see what, if any , assistance programs I qualify for financially or w...
Not sad.........I'm pissed!!! Who the heck do they think they are?? As a chronic pain patient ...w bi-areal hip prOnlems this pisses me off!!!! They took an oath to practice medicine not politics...
Thanks !!...
:mad: I'm 2 weeks post surgery on the right hip....... Supposed to see my surgeon for a follow up at 2 week point .....his nurse forgot to call me to set an apt.......oops......so he only does clinic...
Thanks JL...
Josh 31 yrs old - I am preparing for the first of two hip surgeries to attempt to alleviate bi- lateral hip FAI with arthritis. The first is next Friday sept 21st children's hospital boston . Upon my...
HAve them check for impingent - FAI in the hips.... This is a malformation of the bone which over time causes tears and other damage to soft tissue, which if left untreated completely destroys labrum...