discussion boards — Pain Management

Re: Digestion Recommendations

null@example.com (Lainy) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:39:00 +0000

Dear Bonnie, again, you are so right on! Just want to say that Carnation Instant Vanilla was Teddy's favorite and I would blend in a banana or any fruit will do, he loved it with banana. By the way this drink was recommended by Hospice as they said it could take the place of a full meal if one did not want to eat. Good going, again!

Re: Digestion Recommendations

null@example.com (Bonnie5) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:17:22 +0000

Hi Art,
I have had issues similar to yours. I was taking senekot at night and it worked for a while but then I was at the highest dose and it stopped working. I can only say what works for me. I am on hydromporphone for the cancer pain and for digestive and bowel issues I take 4 senekot at bed time and 15-20ml of lactulose and believe it or not when I get the pain from digestive/bowel issues I take 2 extra strength Tylenol and it is gone in a half hour or less. It took many months to figure this out but now I am virtually pain free everyday. I stay away from fatty foods, dairy, nuts and eat often and small portions. Lots of carnation instant drink and puddings. Walking even just around the house also is helpful.
Bonnie

pain/ Hydromorphone/ Vidatox

null@example.com (Bonnie5) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:59:20 +0000

I have been prescribed hydromorphone. I find it helpful. I did have problems with constipation. I have been using lactulose and senekot for the constipation and found that works very well. A friend brought me Vidatox from Cuba and I was wondering if anyone on here has heard of it or used it? I haven't tried it yet as I am waiting to speak to my Dr. about it first.

Re: Managing and Treating Cancer-Related Pain by cancer/net

null@example.com (Gavin) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:59:59 +0000

Thanks for that Marion.

Managing and Treating Cancer-Related Pain by cancer/net

null@example.com (marions) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:27:31 +0000

The FDA and NIH are focusing on opioid control
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/Inf … 337852.htm
Inadvertently this could become a problem for patients in need of adequate pain control.
The below link allows for greater understanding of the steps to be taken by our patient community:
http://www.cancer.net/all-about-cancer/ … art+series

Re: Pain!

null@example.com (randigb) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:22:04 +0000

Hi Milenzz,

Welcome to the site and sorry you had reason to find us.

I see that no has replied here to your question and I wonder if it is because of where you have placed it.

Can you try putting this post in the "General Discussion" area of the discussion board?

I don't have any answers to your questions but I am sure someone will.

-Randi-

Pain!

null@example.com (milenzz) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:29:37 +0000

Hi Everyone,

My mom (45 years old) was diagnosed with Intrahepatic CC - she is not able to undergo surgery because of her tumor which is 6x9cm, spots on the liver, as well as lymph node involvement. They have put her on Gemcitibane/Cisplatin and this is her 3rd cycle (she is due for a CT scan on the 15th of March).

My question is whether or not pain on/near the location of the liver is common while on chemotherapy? My mom has been fine for the most part with a little discomfort on that part of her body but yesterday after consuming a cheese biscuit she said that she developed more pain in that area. This apparently happened a few days ago after she consumed coffee. I am very worried for her and am hoping this is not a result of the tumor growing, does anyone have any information on this?

Also, god forbid the chemotherapy is not working to stabilize/decrease the size of the tumour does anyone have any recommendations/success with other chemotherapies with the same type of tumour location?

Any advice will help. I am the only one in the family that is aware of the extent of her illness and I like to prepare myself for good as well as bad news in advance so that I can focus on my mom's response - the more information the better.

Thank-you!

Better Pain Control Calculation In Comfort Care.

null@example.com (PCL1029) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:18:36 +0000

Hi,everyone,
Very useful.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/778 … mp;spon=17

God bless.

Re: Really sleepy with pain meds

null@example.com (Willow) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:24:45 +0000

Dear Amangeloff,

I am so sorry to hear your husband is in more pain and too sleepy from the meds to participate in family life right now. That has to be one of the hardest things for you. I read back your previous posts because we are in N. CA and my sis is being tx at Stanford, but like the rec. of more good Dr's down there if and when she is ready for a 2nd opinion. Can you tell me, is your husband still cancer free? Just side effect from his surgery causing his pain? God Bless you and your young family. Willow

Re: Really sleepy with pain meds

null@example.com (marions) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:56:38 +0000

Amangeloff: Percy posted a the below link for pain reduction; it might give you some ideas:
http://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/punbb … hp?id=6688

Also, our JeffG suffered from severe pain and found relief with:
Morphine 30mg every 8 hours and 4mg of Hydromorphone every four hours as needed for break through pain.

I hope this helped.
My heart is with you,
Hugs,
Marion

Really sleepy with pain meds

null@example.com (amangeloff) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:48:45 +0000

My 41 year old husband was diagnosed with CC a year and a half ago. He has done very well until the last few weeks. His pain intensified and so his Fentanyl patch was increased to 175mcg. This makes him so sleepy he cannot keep his eyes open sometimes through dinner. I do not want him in pain but I want him to be able to engage somewhat with our family. Any suggestions??

Re: Mom's Chest Pain during Chemo

null@example.com (mommysgirl) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:00:58 +0000

Thank you, Marion and Lainy. I'll speak with them asap as she is scheduled to return for chemo tomorrow.

God Bless

Re: Mom's Chest Pain during Chemo

null@example.com (marions) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:18:03 +0000

Zonia... Cardiac issues due to chemotherapy can occur and have to reported to the physician. I agree with Lainy please call physician.
Hugs,
Marion

Re: Mom's Chest Pain during Chemo

null@example.com (Lainy) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:51:10 +0000

Dear Zonia, while I cannot help on this I would advise you to tell a Nurse or call the ONC, they should know what is happening and you don't wnt to take any chances. Best of luck on this.

Mom's Chest Pain during Chemo

null@example.com (mommysgirl) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:48:46 +0000

My mom says she is having chest pain as well as pain in her back behind her lungs. Per mom, it's not SOB, just pains every now and then. She is in her 4th cycle of chemo of Gem/Cis, so I'm not sure if anyone else has encountered this while on chemo?

Zonia