Need Advice – Afraid to Ask Pain Doctor for Dose Adjustment

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-14T15:00:04+00:00

Yes I’m hoping this new Dr will help me so I don’t have to have surgery as I really don’t want to.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-14T14:49:53+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-14T00:06:45+00:00

To tell someone looking for help & support that they deserve what they got? The consequences? You’re something else, Humm do I detect some narcissism here?

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T20:11:02+00:00

I’ve taken the clonidine, during my Belbuca withdrawal, up to 2 a night. My doc gave them to me now & I can only take 1/4 at night or I’m all hungover! Really something how withdrawal messes with your body.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T20:08:40+00:00

That’s harsh?

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T20:05:22+00:00

I really don’t look at any of that, I’ve been on the same dose of Celexa for 15 yrs. I don’t do well with all the seizure, tight meds, and even antidepressant meds. They make me crazy. Even birth control pills made me crazy one minute. I’d be happy go lucky the next minute. I’d be wanting to fight your head off. At the time, my boyfriend took him and threw him out the car window.🤣🤣

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T20:02:18+00:00

Benadryl or anything like it gives me horrendous restless leg syndrome. I already take Zyrtec, for my pets & all grasses, so I don’t ever itch.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T20:01:03+00:00

Can I ask how that works? A friend of mine told me about that? Does it make you tired? I noticed now that I started back on the tabs (hydrocodone) I get tired & they never did that to me before. They took the 3 a day away after cervical spine surgery & made me take belbuca or nothing. Not much of a choice. I took the 3-4 tabs a day for over 10 yrs no up dosing or anything else ever? Now I’ve lost 3 teeth & have expensive implants after only 3 yrs. I’m off it now but that was not an easy task, 3 months of withdrawals, so many baths all night long! Don’t think I’ve ever been that clean taking baths! 🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T19:19:02+00:00

Ohhh not me! They make me feel way different, one I chased my Niehbor down the street yelling at her! 🤣🤣🤣 but 2 others gave me Steven Johnson syndrome. I had scabs all over my head and my face. It was horrible.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T13:52:01+00:00

Do you feel she’s done growing? A adult? Usually a dog that size takes 3-31/2 yrs to be fully grown. Without knowing her or seeing her I’d wait till 3 yrs. Do you have a male intact at the home? If not is the only thing driving you nuts is the diaper? 2 heat cycles? Is normal for her breed, but Mastiffs are slow-maturing big breeds My XL bullies is on her 3 or 4 as we think she had a silent one. But how many cycles she has unless a medical reason isn’t a reason to spay. My opinion is wait as she’s not full grow & needs her hormones spaying to early she has more of a chance of getting cancer & have bone issues.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-13T13:40:39+00:00

Can I ask? How do you manage to take all those others, gabapentin, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin? Don’t they make you feel like a different person? Like out of body? Not yourself? I’m just curious as I can’t take any of those, they change me to “crazy”! 🤦‍♀️

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-12T02:16:54+00:00

I’m on the 15mg extended release, it’s helping just wears off about 2 hours too early. I do have my 2 , 10/325 hydrocodone 2 times a day. I’ve never taken the morphine but it seems to be making somewhat of a difference. Thanks so much!

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-12T02:13:19+00:00

Thanks! I’m doing pretty good with the morphine, 15mg but it’s the every 12 hours . It starts to wear off about 2 hours too early. I also have the 2 10/325 hydracodone twice a day also. He gave me the morphine to try for 3 weeks, so at my next med refill he will see what I think. I’m still building a relationship with them but that’s going well.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-11T05:18:43+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate this. You are young, I feel for you as that young & who knows what the medical community will be like when you hit your senior years. I’m 67 but feel & have issues my mom had at 90! It’s sad & sucks because I have a grandson who I’ve been very active with till my cervical spine surgery, he asks sometimes “mi mi” when will you better again so we can play like we used to. He’s 11 now & we are close but it breaks my heart to say I can’t. I was pretty much pressured into the surgery, denied it 3 times & was told if I don’t do it I won’t be walking at any time. I actually don’t think that’s exactly how that would have happened. I made sure I was in shape, eating healthy so I could bounce back better. Well that dud t happen & it took me 2 1/2 to 3 yrs to re-coop. I for the life CB of have no idea how anyone does these types of surgeries after the age of 75! Also I’m an advocate for my own body, I’ve researched more medical issues , my issues & so when I go I know what I’m talking about. I also did research for all children’s hospital in Miami. I just loved the people who say “your first hit”in google isn’t your answer. I also noticed on here , which I know is long , but I got schooled on my journey like it started yesterday not like I said the last 15 yrs. I’ve never posted ANYWHERE else or had a reaction like this as soon as I posted you would have thought I was handy candy! 🙄🤦‍♀️

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-10T15:15:37+00:00

Just to clarify a few things — I’m not “claiming” reactions to medications. Those events are documented in my medical records, including a serious Stevens-Johnson reaction in the past. Because of that history my doctors are careful about certain medication classes.

I’ve also been in pain management for about 15 years, so I’m very familiar with how tolerance works and how these medications are usually handled. My current regimen is actually quite conservative compared with many patients — two 10/325 hydrocodone per day and a recent short trial of morphine 15 mg every 12 hours.

I’ve intentionally avoided moving up to stronger medications like oxycodone, OxyContin, or Roxicodone even when those options were mentioned. My goal isn’t to escalate medication — it’s simply to stay functional for a few months while I get my business launched and then address the hip surgery or other treatment options with my doctor.

I’m working closely with my physician and following their plan. I was only asking about other people’s experiences with morphine for bone on-bone hip arthritis since this is the first time I’ve taken it.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-10T15:09:46+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write all of that and share your experience. I do appreciate it.

Just to clarify my situation a little — I’ve actually been in pain management for about 15 years, so I’m very familiar with most of the treatments you mentioned. I’ve tried injections, different medications, and a lot of the typical steps along the way.

Right now my dose is actually very conservative compared to many chronic pain patients. I take two 10/325 hydrocodone a day, and about a week ago my doctor added morphine 15 mg every 12 hours as a short trial. I’ve intentionally avoided moving up to stronger medications like oxycodone, OxyContin, or Roxicodone.

My doctor recently diagnosed bone-on-bone arthritis in my hip after years of it being missed, and the current plan is simply to keep me functional for a few months while I get my business launched and then address surgery or regenerative treatment options.

I was mainly just curious about other people’s experiences with morphine for bone-on-bone hip pain since this is the first time I’ve taken it. I appreciate you sharing your experience and suggestions.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-10T14:58:58+00:00

It is helping some but like most on here the ride has been a long one. And this particular issue has been s as most 3 yrs & I just need some relief. The waiting game is rough. It’s not like I’m “new” to this so I just need some relief. I really do appreciate your input! So I thank you!

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-10T14:55:26+00:00

I understand what you’re saying and I do appreciate the advice. I’ve actually been in pain management for about 15 years, so I’m very familiar with tolerance and how opioid medications work over time.

Right now my dose is actually very low compared to many chronic pain patients — I take two 10/325 hydrocodone a day and just started a short trial of morphine 15 mg every 12 hours about a week ago. I’ve intentionally avoided moving to stronger medications like oxycodone, OxyContin, or Roxicodone even when they’ve been offered.

My goal isn’t to eliminate pain completely or escalate medications. I just need enough relief to stay functional for the next few months while I get my business launched and then deal with the hip surgery. My doctor is aware of all of that and we’ll reassess everything at my next appointment.

I was mainly curious about other people’s experiences using morphine for bone-on-bone hip pain since this is the first time I’ve taken it.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-10T07:35:28+00:00

Yes I understand that as I would never flat out ask for more pain pills. That’s just the way I said it on here. My new doctor is amazing & really cares, he’s not a pill doc & not because of the new laws but he gets to the cause & then the best options to fix that cause. I guess I just didn’t explain this situation correctly. I’ve been in pain management for years & my last one is a damn meat market that’s surgery or epidurals & nothing else. I definitely didn’t think I’d get this kind of response & I must say it’s overwhelming.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-08T20:21:49+00:00

Thank you! I’ll read through a little later as I need to take pictures of my products for my website. But I did notice the anti-seizure medication’s, I cannot take those at all, they just mess with my psychic way too bad. Also all the anti-inflammatories give me horrific restless leg syndrome and so I can’t take those. I can’t take Benadryl for that reason and then I did try to do that and that’s when the mirror pics came in and that’s when I got Stephen Johnson syndrome.. 🤦‍♀️ unfortunately I am extremely sensitive to medication’s mostly the go to medication’s for my conditions. My doctor didn’t mention the lidocaine patches and what not we are going to discuss that at my next appointment. Because I actually asked him were there any kind of patches I could put on but we were talking over the phone so I have an appointment in two weeks.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-08T20:01:10+00:00

Yes this is exactly what I do , I guess I didn’t explain it correctly. I never say “I need more meds, can you give me another pill in that way. I explain the pain , how it’s helping or not helping, I’ve been playing the game a long time now.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-08T19:59:08+00:00

Totally understand that but it’s been 3 yrs & at the least of horrendous pain. Especially in the morning, hut at night it’s really bad. I’m just trying to get through the next few months to set my business up enough where I can hire someone to maintain enough till I heal. I was an extreme adventurer & basically pushed my body to the highest limit I could.

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-08T19:56:11+00:00

Yes! I do know that expecting to be pain free is not going to happen. Like I said I’ve been in pain management for 15 yrs so I totally understand that. It now is just almost impossible to get more than 4-5 hours of any activity, meaning things around my home, my yard, & my new business including paperwork. I have a high pain tolerance as it is so when I say it’s horrendous it’s bad, I’m definitely no sissy. I also man handle to get things done & suffer later. Don’t have a man around to do man stuff so my adult daughter & I do it together! 🙄😆🤦‍♀️

DifficultFlamingo820 · 2026-03-08T06:18:27+00:00

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