Hi ,I’m 82 and have been on oxynorm for many years ,I’m allowed 25 mgs daily but can’t help myself ,sometimes I take extra ,I have ckd / heart problems with pacemaker ,also chronic osteoporosis .im so tired of it all ,need someone to talk to how they coped .
Keep safe
Peggy ❤️
Speak to me...I know all about Oxynorm as my husband takes it and I am his full tyime carer.
Happy to help if I cam
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Please I want to cutback 5mg daily I’m on 30mg &want to cut down to 25 mg daily ,of oxynorm it’s all I can take because of my kidney ckd ¶cetamol .its sohard no good talkkingto my GP as he goes by what my daughters say .&they don’t likemefication of any kind ,I just pray they ne er have to have all the things wrong with them that I have.osteporitis in my spine ribs and knee ,have a pacemaker ,I’m sorry I won’t go on or I will bore you ,just to talk to someone .keep safe
Peggy❤️
OK firstly...do you take as tablets or liquid?
And secondly...you won't bore me. Not as if I'm going out anywhere!
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I take them in tablet form ,you are to kind thank you Peggy x❤️
Always here if you want a chat although may not be an immediate reply.
Others here have advised Oxycontin which is stronger with Oxynorm for 'top' up when pain gets bad.
My advice is don't go near Oxycontin...it is a horrible, horrible, the most addictive drug and anyone who has ever tried to come off it finds it extremely hard.
You could stay on Oxynorm tablets and add Oxynormm liquid for top up. It works much faster than the tablets
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Thank you for your kind message ,as for upping themi can’t as my daughter who lives with is not speaking to me for taking an extra 2lladt time time ,I appreciate she’s worried but it’s so stressful being in lockdown together ,I could add a list of my conditions ,if you could look
at them Chronic kidney disease stage 4
Heart failure with a pacemaker
Angina
Hypothyroidism.
Osteoporosis , Spine,,,, ribs ....knee.
Curvature of the spine
Anaemia
Depression
Cholesterol
Infection permanently on antibiotics for it for prevention
I so worn out from it all I wonder what’s It al about at 82 ,years old
Keep safe
Peggy X❤️
Should add I’m 82 &feel very lost keep safe x❤️
No I didn't suggest upping you current medication. Just felt maybe adding the liquid version of Oxynorm in as well. It works faster than thee tablets which are slow release.
I am sure your daughter means well but she must not tell YOU what to take. I had a Mum...91 who was poorly and it was always her choice not mine what she did.
Keep strong...we are all in lock down and where we live abroad we can't even go out for exercise
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Hi peggy76
I have been on oxynorm for about six years now I should be on 30ml that’s the liquid one if I’m having a bad day I will just drink out of the bottle so I no how u are feeling I am also on morphine I do the same as the oxynorm, there are more people on this site who can give u better advice
So best wishes yogibe
Peggy, I really feel for you in your situation.
You are not boring anyone here-- most of us gone through bad patches, and I've certainly felt like ending it all many times.
First off-- 30 mg of Oxynorm is no big deal, especially if it is purely for pain relief.
What form are you taking, and has your doctor offered you Oxycontin? It is longer lasting and avoids any highs and lows that the Oxynorm may bring about.
I take Oxycontin 10 mg twice in 24 hrs, and supplement it with Oxynorm 5mg to make up the shortfall in the Contin lasting only about 9 hours. This factor may not be an issue for you, as it affects only about a third of people.
And I'm only a child-- 73 yrs at last count!🤫
It will also be easier to reduce your opiate dose with that regime.
Peggy-- we are here to help you any way we can, so please don't feel you are wasting anyones' time.
You are not.
If you are in the UK or Ireland, you could give the Samaritans a ring at any time. They are not judgemental and will listen. I'm sure there is a similar service in whatever country you live in.
Please keep in touch.
All the best and a big hug to you!
Peggy hope you are ok. We are all here to be each other’s support. It is only those who are going through it who understand and we do and share each other’s burden. As was already said you need the long acting OxyContin and for break through or incidental pain you take the oxynorm which is short acting. Some prescribers do not know about this and how to convert. You are not on much looks like 50mg in 24 hrs and maybe plus another extra 10-25mg? All these will need to be factored to prescribe the OxyContin and then oxynorm only when you need it. If you are requiring more break through pain then they look at the long acting dosage again. Regards your heart problems and am sure you are taking other meds too so this should be considered. Unfortunately our NHS it is who shouts the loudest so please do not give up and do not suffer alone. Ask to be referred to a pain clinic. Wish you all the best and you are not a bother one bit❤️ We are here if you need us
Thank you for your reply ,I’m on a lot of medication but can only take 25mg daily of oxynorm ¶cetamol ,my daughter’s get in touch with my Gp not me ,so can’t discuss anthing with him .total control I absolutely hate it .
Keep safe .
Peggy x❤️
Peggy love you are still very young and no one should be speaking and acting for you if you are not happy with their decisions. Am really upset, this is abuse. I am sure you love your daughter(s) but it is your body your life and no one should be taking decisions for you when you are more than capable of it. Peggy can you ask for a family meeting with your Gp even it is over the phone. Peggy your Gp n daughter are wrong in the way you are bn treated and you must act. Do you want help for this to stop. ❤️
Peggy I cannot stop thinking about you, there are forms of pain killers available like patches that you place on your skin - all these if you could speak to guys GP yourself. I don know you personally but I think you have mental capacity which is decision and time specific. Can you email your GP that you do not want anyone acting on your behalf but you. If you can get on here then you can send emails. Lockdown does not mean everything has stopped and your daughter may mean well but not talking to you because you took an extra dose because you needed it is cohesive behaviour and a form of abuse.
Thank you for your understanding it’s just to awful I have a lot of conditions .I’ll send them Chronic kidney disease stage 4
Heart failure with a pacemaker
Angina
Hypothyroidism.
Osteoporosis ,/. Arthritis Spine,,,, ribs ....knee.
Curvature of the spine ,
Anaemia
Depression
Cholesterol
Infection permanently on antibiotics for it for prevention
Stay safe
Peggy x❤️
Peggy am nowhere your age and if I shd list my health issues they are longer than yours. Will that help you to know you are not alone and not the only with lots on their plate.
Peggy am worried about your care pls do you feel safe❤️
Which country are you in? You say Gp so am hoping u are in the UK.
Peggy even if you have given her power of attorney - she cannot abuse that power. Apart from having lots on my plate I work in healthcare and can help you if you do not feel safe❤️
I’m in London &haBe e been a caretaker for 40years am unable to do All my duties ,so you see how reliant Iam I’d be homeless if she did not do them but living under the threat of her leaving ,just adds more stress and helps so much having someone to understands &talk to ,your so kind,
I’m talking all about myself & you have so much to cope with ,tell me how you do it please .stay safe Peggy x❤️
She can't leave under the lock down and she is using that like blackmail to get you to do what she wants.
If she doesn't have POA then you must speak with your GP
Can you ring Social Services and tell them your situation? You are a vulnerable at risk adult and they have a duty of care to you.
We are all here to help where we can
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I can’t because she’s here &would hear only cause more distress God bless you&keep you safe my friend
Peggy x❤️
Can I send you a private message?
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Awwww Peggy it is a good thing you are in London I am too and can help you if you will let me. Next of kin does not mean anything. She cannot help with one hand and punish you with the other. Am going to find how I can send you a private msg. Since you be access to this forum at least we can go from there. I look after a lot of people who do not have family but have people to care for them. Peggy hang in there❤️
Peggy are you still a caretaker and your daughter doing your caretaking roll for you. Caretaking for 40 years and at this age you shd not be working. We should be looking after you whether you have health issues or not. There are soooo many agencies who can help you. Your GP has really let you down and we are not going to do that. You are not going to be homeless and you will have the support and help you need in a safe and caring environment. Pls let us help you.❤️
I agree. It IS abuse.
I should I’m 82 and don’t know what to do anymore x
Does your daughter have Power of Attorney over your care? If not then she can not discuss your treatment with your GP.
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She’s next of kin ,but totally control Everything but just having someone to,have someone talk to helps ,once again thank you ,.
Peggy x❤️
Hello Peggy
I’m nearly 70. I’m happy to listen anytime. I have a long list of health problems. Have felt pretty low at times. I’ve phoned Samaritans, but I’m still here and optimistic. But what I wanted to say was that I had afriend who treated her mother a bit like your daughter., except that she over medicated her. Another friend spotted it and told social services and the carers then came in to help. She was bedridden too, but her situation became much better. I stopped talking to this friend after her Mum eventually passed away, I was so disgusted at her. I think some of these kind people have offered help, so I hope things are going to get better for you.
Keep safe and well. Jennifer
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