FTAO Sqad

[carlton23]

Sqad: The Morphine tablets are still making me sick in the A/M and not getting read of the pains in my hips and legs. I am hoping to see my GP Monday to see what he recommends I should do, but until then do you think it would be OK to take an extra capsule, or not?

[carlton23]

I have just looked on NHS and will see my GP, so I won`t put you in an akward position in giving me an answer sqad, sorry.

[daffy654]

Morphine is a respiratory depressant and you definitely should not take more than the prescribed dose!

[Sqad]

carlton......yes, if one capsule is not relieving your pain, then take two.

There are other alternatives to morphine, so have a word with your GP

Mention to him a mixture called Brompton´s Cocktail.

[daffy654]

Sqad, that is quite dangerous advice you just gave there. You should better than most know how dangerous it could be to take more than the prescribed dose of morphine.

I know it would 'probably' be ok as it is unlikely the capsules are a high dose, but it is still not wise to take more without his GP's say so..

[Sqad]

daffy....I know the history of carlton and I disagree with you, but you are entitled to your opinion.

Yes, morphine does depress the respiratory centre but that is only important where someone´s breathing is already compromised...e.g Asthma or chronic pulmonary disease
but in normal lung function then the depressant effect of morphine is not a consideration.

If Drs do little else, the relief of pain should be the first priority and bone pain is the most painful of them all.

My advice to carlton remains completely unamended and reiterated.

[bednobs]

i presume the removed answer is sqad saying "yes, take another capsule" If it was, i have to say i agree with him. It's probably too late now, but paracetamol works really well with morphine - they both make each other work better) so if you were worried about taking more then you could take paracetamol. As far as i remember, if you were taking the full dose of co-codamol in a 24 hour period, it had the same effect pain wise as taking around 60mg of morphine in a 24 hour period. People just get ansty because it's called "morphine" (i have no idea why - it works marvellously and it dosen't mean "the end" necessarily. loads of people walking about, working etc take morphine for pain relief) I had morpine patches for a year or so when my arthritis was particularly bad

[bednobs]

ok then i see from going on CB i have walked into a minefield here!
ed if you want to get rid of my answer too then please too (although the sentiment still stands)

[carlton23]

I had my GP come to see me at 2pm and have been prescribed Tramadol 50mg caps, and to take 1-2 up to 4 times daily, so I`ll see how they treat me. Thanks to all for your help and concern.

[Sqad]

carlton.....glad to see you under control.

[daffy654]

I'm glad your GP has given you extra pain relief Carlton.
Can I suggest that you make sure you always take the Tramadol after food, they can make you quite nauseous if taken on an empty stomach. You may also experience sleep problems if you take them too close to bed time... although your morphine may counteract that if you are also taking that still.

[ladybirder]

Thanks for letting us know. I hope you will be free of pain shortly. Best wishes.

[carlton23]

I have been taken off the Zomorph, but will heed your advise Daffy, and I hope Tramadol won`t make me sick like the Zomorph did.

[yogi-bear]

Hi Carlton,

Great news that you went to see your GP and got the tramodal prescibed. Hope you feel better really soon and i send you all our dearest wishes.

love yogi and family XX

[daffy654]

It shouldn't be as bad as on the morphine Carlton!

Feel better soon! x

[ladybirder]

It really is trial and error getting the medication right and controlling the pain isn't it.

[carlton23]

There are some really lovely people out there in the A/B world........and some badn`s.

[anneasquith]

im sure carlton we all hope your new medication works. take care.

[boxtops]

Carlton, I really hope the tramadol works for you. Let us know. Thinking of you ♥

[anneasquith]

hi carlton, are you feeling any better with the new medication ?

[carlton23]

Annesquith: Fraid not yet, as I still get an awful pain in my RHS lower back. Thanks for asking.