My new treatment was stopped again in January due to adverse reactions. I started yet another treatment this month, Irinotecan + 9 days of Capecitabine tablets and so far, I think I’m doing OK.
However, I’ve had problems with my pain relief. Since September of last year, I have had 10mg morphine patches which were serving their purpose very well. Unfortunately, about 3 weeks ago I became allergic to the glue in the patches. I was left with a red itchy square. I had been alternating each arm weekly successfully until then. Advised by the MacMillan nurse to put the next patch in a new location. I put the next one on my thigh. This proved to be even worse! Subsequently, my GP prescribed slow release tablets, OxyContin 5mg to be taken twice daily, 12 hours apart. However, these don’t appear to be having very much effect and I have had to take the maximum doses of Codeine and Paracetamol but with little effect. I have again contacted my GP and am awaiting a reply.
Im wondering if it’s time to increase the dose?
