I had issues with the efficiency of the KVK 15mg oxycodone (also made me very nauseous). Even worse was the Caraco brand...MINIMAL pain relief and what little there was, only lasted about 30 mins...
HOPEFULLY, this won't have a big impact on legitimate patients receiving their pain medications because the DEA based their decision on a decreased need for the meds, as reported by medical...
Rocckyd, I am so very sorry for your loss of Jerry. Our animals are members of our family...our 4-legged, furry kids. And our grief when they pass is just as real as when we lose a human family...
Hello BummerKC and Welcome to HW/Cp! I'm not going to comment a lot about your relationship issues...I think our other members have given you some sage advice and good insight into the problems...
Fantastic kozmo! Best wishes to you and your little one! :-)...
You definitely need to see a doctor that specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Suddenly stopping those medications, especially at those dosages, can be dangerous in itself. Taking nothing except...
Under these circumstances, you may be able to bring in your personal medication. Robert had to do it a couple of times with his anti-rejection meds and one of his pain meds. Speak to a nurse and...
I wasn't going to comment on this thread, as I have not taken methadone myself. But then I decided that I DO have a lot of experience being associated with many who have taken it...so I'm putting my...
Thanks David. And tough times are just that...times that are tough...we all have 'em and we all get through 'em, one way or another! I hope you are doing well?...
Not sure how many of the 'regulars' are still around from when I was last here....but hi guys! First thing I want to say is thank you for everything - the support, empathy, advice, allowing my...
No problem! I've been away from the forums for awhile and just happened to come across your post as I was looking around. Btw, what specific foods are a trigger?...
Welcome to Hw! It is so frustrating when we know that something is wrong with our bodies and doctors seem clueless. I can't think of anything at the moment regarding your symptoms, but there are a...
Haven't had a chance to read many posts, but I did see that your dad received his new liver, lostson - that is wonderful news! I hope he is doing well. I also hope that everyone who is in treatment...
Yes, Robert had HCC. He had several tumors and two of them needed to be reduced - the directed chemo not only shrunk them, it killed 'em dead! As for the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio.....if the ratio...
:tongue: Lol...
From what I can remember, if the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio is elevated prior to transplant, there is an increase in the chances of HCC recurring post-transplant. As for how much of an elevation...
And certainly no offense taken.....I have a rather dark sense of humor anyway! I think it's important, especially when dealing with a serious illness, to find humor wherever you can. Robert and I...
Hey WD! It is not uncommon to have a decreased WBC post-transplant. It's actually a side effect of both CellCept and Prograf. It's one of the reasons why the recipient is more prone to infections. If...
Oh Jodi, I know all about the 'what-ifs' and 'shouldas'.....you are not alone in those feelings. I've come to realize that it doesn't matter how much we did or didn't do for our loved ones - we will...
Jade, you might want to try the Hepatitis forum. There are definitely caregivers there and some may be interested in participating. I was a caregiver to my fiance for over 2 years, until he passed...
I'm sorry your Dad's swelling is getting worse - I'm sure he is uncomfortable. You may have already mentioned this, but what diuretics/dosages is he on? As for the paracentesis, some patients have to...
No problem, Jodi. So many people on this forum were here for me during Robert's illness and then his death - they helped me through some very dark days. And if I can help do that for someone else, it...
I am so sorry, Jodi. As I watched your Dad's story unfold and saw where it was going, my heart ached for you. I knew what you were going through and how you were feeling, but I couldn't think of the...
David, that is one of my fav sayings also - and it really is true! Hep, sorry about the 'live and learn' experience with the miralax - ick! It reminded me about Robert's battle with lactulose. Just...
Hey Jodi! That's what I meant about your Dad - that in cases like his where it's a lack of appetite, and not a case of a fear of discomfort, vomiting, etc., that it is more difficult to deal...
Hey Jodi! SO good to hear the good news part! Kidneys are funny little things - they can rally when you don't expect it. This is all what makes liver disease so frustrating - up and down, sideways,...
Hi Jodi. Just wanted to say that I think your decision not to have your son see his Grandpa in the hospital is a good one (not that you need my approval! Lol). I have 2 sons at home, ages 15 and 21...
Hi S&S. The confusion your Dad is experiencing is normal. It's probably from a combination of things - toxins from his ill liver and kidneys and reduced oxygen from his compromised lung function are...
Jodi, I just wanted you to know that you and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers - I say a special prayer for your Dad every night, in fact. By the time you read this, you've probably...
Hi Jodi! Yes, it is totally normal to feel angry and mad (as well as just about every other emotion). You have every right to be angry - you're facing losing your Dad and it's not fair. You're mad at...
That is incredibly wonderful news, LS!! And remember....hope was not lost before being on the list - until there is no life, there is always hope. I still believe that. And I also believe your Dad's...
I've been reading quite a few doctor reviews lately, as I'm looking for a new primary and possible PM. I just don't know how much weight to put on them. Many are probably written by disgruntled...
I believe you are doing the right thing. You and your family know your Dad and what he would want. When Robert was in his coma, I wanted him to live so badly that I refused to consider any other...
Oh S&S, I understand it's hard to see right now, but your family has been given a precious gift - your Dad is alert enough that he can communicate a bit and also you KNOW he can hear you - treasure...
I'm not sure if he did or not, WD. Looking back, I think he did but the closer it got to his 6-month 'expiration date' that his Drs.gave him, the more he shut down and didn't tell me what was going...
Hi WD! I didn't know anything about UTIs being an issue after TP, but I sure wish I had. They think that an (untreated) UTI is what eventually triggered Robert's metabolic acidosis and coma. When the...
S&S, you and your family will be in my thoughts today. I've been in your shoes, both by losing my Dad six years ago and then losing Robert from this disease 4 months ago, and my heart goes out to...
And if his doc doesn't listen - speak to another. Please don't stop until you find someone to listen to, and address, your concerns about your Dad's latest symptoms. Good luck.....and let us know!...
CG, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your brother will live on in the love he left behind....
I was on the fentanyl patch (Duragesic) many years ago. I was on both the 75 and 100mcg (different times!). I still had to use percocet 5/325 for breakthrough, but usually only 2/day on my really bad...
Your father is in my prayers tonight, as are you. They will take good care of him at the hospital - meds and procedures can work wonders in a short time. They always had an extremely difficult time...
Hey Cat. Just wanted to ditto what Ziff said - spend as much time with your brother as you can. Tell him everything you've ever wanted to tell him. You are a wonderful sister and you two are...
Well...yes - but totally understandable. I think your mom's dog will bring her comfort and make her happy. Simple precautions, that's all. There are very few diseases that can be transmitted from dog...
Hi WD! As always, ask your mom's coordinator/doctor, but a pet should really be no problem. Cats are more of an issue, due to something called toxoplasmosis, which can be found in their litter and...
You and your brother are in my thoughts tonight. Hospice is wonderful - they will do everything to help him stay as comfortable as possible. And remember, they are there for the entire family also....
It is obvious that your Dad can not make decisions for himself in his current state of mind. He certainly would not be allowed to sign a contract or enter into any type of legal agreement. That being...
Hey S&S! There is something wrong with that creatinine level - there must be a missing decimal point. Normal creatinine levels for an adult male is 0.6-1.2mg/dL. So I'm guessing that maybe it's...
Tramadol is an atypical opiod, but is not a true narcotic like dilaudid, oxycodone, hydrocodone, etc. Most ERs now prescribe tramadol, instead of hydrocodone and other narcotics, because it doesn't...
I'm glad to hear that your brother is a bit more comfortable today. They won't keep him on the dilaudid long, probably a couple of days. Hopefully whatever is causing his discomfort will ease by...
I found this about Zortress: Zortress - Newly approved anti-rejection drug It was on the TransplantBuddies.org site. It is only talked about a little, but hope it helps!...