Pain control?

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Hi all,

Just had another MRI to check my liver and so waiting for results.

Im having a bit of pain now,its worse when sitting down but worse at night because its keeping me awake.

Nurse said paracetamol every 5 hrs, the co codamol but that makes me a bit constipated.Tried warm bag,hot bag all to no avail?

Has anyone have any other ideas apart from getting drunk and passing out lol?

Thanks all,

  • Hi 

    Is your pain in the liver area or abdomen ? It sounds a bit much to me . Our helpline staff would be happy to chat this through with you . 0808 808 0000. Some people have reported constipation on pain meds which is a problem for bowel cancer patients . But it would be worthwhile running pain management past your team as there is pain clinics in the NHS and they may refer you to one .

    Does a hot bath help at all ?

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I was on morphine (both slow release tablets and the liquid) and my advice is to avoid opioids at all costs. I spent a year coming off them, I was extremely strict in both their use and coming off them. It was not enjoyable and didn’t actually do anything for the pain. I will never take opioids again.

  • I don't  like them either, make me very tearful,  and vomited, I avoid them and also refused the last time I was offered them when in hospital. 

  • Hi Court, its in my anus,bath doesnt help. Ill give them a call thanks.

    Terry

  • Sounds sore ! Hopefully you will be one of those people that starts to feel better when treatment starts .

    Do you have a date yet ?

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • hi there, havnt got a date yet but called 111 for advice.

    thanks

  • Glad you did that . It sounds really sore and there is only so much pain you can endure ! 
    Hope they are able to help quickly .

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000