breathing and morphine

[breslin]

Hi me again and I would like to thank everyone who replied to me on my post regarding Colomycin. I’ve got another question and wondering if anyone can help me with it. I’m being put onto Morphine as I’ve been having lots of problems with my breathing recently and it’s so like panic attacks because I cannot get my breath. I’ve never had panic attacks before and I’ve always been independent so I find this so difficult losing control of part of me. I’ve not started them yet as I am waiting for pharmacy to deliver it. I’m not too worried but would like advice on how tired it could make me

Thank you

[leo60]

Hi breslin, by morphine, are you being given Oramorph?

When I came out of hospital my breathing anxiety was really bad and they gave me this to help. Probably because "morphine" has such a stigma, I didn't take it for a while. When I did, however, I was pleasantly surprised: I didn't feel "out of it" or tired. I now very rarely have anxiety over my breathlessness (yes it IS possible!), but use it before I go out. I have anxious feelings about leaving the house and I find if I take it 30 mins before I go out and sit quietly taking some deep breaths, the anxiety just disappears!

If it's not Oramorph, then I can't help! Please ask if I can help at all 😊 Laurie xx

[breslin in reply to leo60]

Thank you so much Laura. It’s not oramorph but I think it must be similar. I spoke to the pharmacist and she said that it was prescribed for breathlessness and not to worry. I’ve to take 1 ml 4 times daily when required, but I'lltake 1/2 ml to start with.

But thank you for your response. This is the first time I’ve ever had this problem

[leo60 in reply to breslin]

No problem, I’m here if you need me! Xx

[peege]

Hi there, as Oromorph is similar and is also prescribed in a very low dose you could write Oromorph in the search bar and a lot of posts and their replies will come up written by people who take it to help their breathing. I recall several members have found it very helpful.

[djbctla in reply to peege]

Sounds the perfect solution to me. BERNARDINE.

[breslin in reply to peege]

Thank you

[Karenanne61]

Hi. I'm allergic to morphine so take oxycodone as a substitute. The dose is so small it doesn't make me sleepy but it does help the breathing.

[breslin in reply to Karenanne61]

Thank you so much I will keep that name in mind

[Biker88]

I take 1.25ml of Morphine Sulfate ( Oramorph) as required and tend to stick to 4 doses a day. I was very reluctant at first due to the stigma of addiction and potential drowsy which would affect driving. After a bit of research on NHS info I went for it and find it dose help

[breslin in reply to Biker88]

Thank you for your reply. I am trying to use it only took it twice but still a bit breathless. Can I ask you how long did it take to work for you

[Biker88 in reply to breslin]

It helped me almost straight away, I still get breathless but not as much as before. I just include it in my normal pill taking during the day

[breslin in reply to Biker88]

Thank you again what you have said is a lot of help and certainly am going to give it a go. You have gave a bit of hope

[Tykelady]

It too me a while to start using my prescribed Oromrph - 1,25 twice daily as required but I now take it only at night as my cough is worse then. I do find it very sweet and unpalatable though.

[breslin in reply to Tykelady]

Thank you for your reply