Morphine

[Vivtom]

This must be taken under supervision.The main problem with this drug are the side effects.is hullucitory images_so my wife stopped taking the d r ug.

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

Are you trying to reply to someone?

[misspicky82 in reply to desquinn]

I too don't quite understand if this is a question or not?

[Polly1999]

Like any other medication it’s what suits you and you need. Talking to the right doctor and taking it at home in the day with people around is a good idea the first times. I take it, slow release and top up oromorph and without it I’d have had to go to hospital last night. Saying that, I had a horrible reaction to duloxatine & amatriptyline so it is getting the right drug for you with medical discussions and support. Hope who ever needed to see this does

[Vivtom]

thanks for yr comments.my wife is now virtually bed bound and has little support in terms of medication.perhps stopping the morphine was a mistake.we have an appointment with a Doctor on the 7th.just wondering what we should press for.suggestions welcomed.

[Elaine200756 in reply to Vivtom]

Aww, bless you both Vivtom. I hope you get some help and support from your doctor. I can't think of any suggestions for you at the moment but I will be keeping you in my prayers. Take care xx 🙏

[Davewm]

My experience with Morphine has been very difficult. I was on Oramorph when my last GP also put me on Zomorph x 4 tablets per day. This resulted in terrible constipation and finished with me being hospitalised and having to endure Enema’s and Catheter’s.

On the advice of my new GP I’ve stopped taking Oramorph and have cut down on the Zomorph.

I’d prefer to put up with the pain than have to endure the side effects of morphine.

Kind regards

David

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

I hope when you see the doctor soon you can have a conversation and he/she will give you the right advice and what your wife can take too help with pain perha-s long term , yes it’s trial and error sometimes in finding the right medication , take good care of yourself too .

[WestWalesPaul]

I have been taking morphine tablets and oramorph, along with pregabalin for chronic pain.

I see others describe their side-effects, which appear to be mostly negative. Yes, I’ve had similar side-effects too, BUT… they pass after a few weeks and then comes the relief. The body adjusts and adapts to the chemicals in the morphine.

Eat plenty of foods that help your bowel not to become constipated? Probiotics, live yoghurt and vegetables helped me!

I never get constipated now. But over time, the amount of morphine I need has increased, so now I’m completely addicted to the drug. However, I don’t have any problems in living a mostly normal lifestyle… depending on how I’m feeling! I have a complex medical condition, not helped by having survived sepsis, which has had a detrimental effect on me physically.

Anyway, we’re all different and I’m no doctor, so I wish you well in your journey! Ignore us all, or not!!

Decide for yourself and don’t let the initial thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting the relief you need and deserve!

Cheers 🍻

[Vivtom]

Thank-you Paul for that very informative post.will discuss with my wife.viv