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Have Lupus. Have Constant Pain. Taken Percocet. Steps To Relief?
Question: I have Lupus (SLE) and I have constant pain all over. I have taken Percocet and it seems to help, but my doctor will only give me a months worth of the medicine. I was wondering what steps I need to do to get relief.
Brief Answer:
medication for break though pain can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Percocet is a combination of oxycodone and paracetamol. Because it contain an opiate (oxycodone), there are usually monthly reviews at least for the few months after the medication is initiated.
After the first 6 to 8 months then it is usually up to the physician to determine how much he or she is willing to prescribe.
The reason for this is the opiate. The prescription of opiates is strictly regulated because of the potential for abuse by some persons though others use it without any issues at all.
If the percocet is not relieving your pain to a sufficient extent at the dose prescribed then your doctor can add medication to help with any breakthough pain that you are experiencing.
This may be an non opioid or opioid medication. Example of a non opioid is ketamine.
The use of other pain treatment modalities may also be helpful. These include methods such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (to change the thoughts and actions that may occur due to the pain and increase coping mechanisms).
The other option would be to visit a pain management specialist for management of your pain. He or she would know how to best manage your symptoms.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
medication for break though pain can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Percocet is a combination of oxycodone and paracetamol. Because it contain an opiate (oxycodone), there are usually monthly reviews at least for the few months after the medication is initiated.
After the first 6 to 8 months then it is usually up to the physician to determine how much he or she is willing to prescribe.
The reason for this is the opiate. The prescription of opiates is strictly regulated because of the potential for abuse by some persons though others use it without any issues at all.
If the percocet is not relieving your pain to a sufficient extent at the dose prescribed then your doctor can add medication to help with any breakthough pain that you are experiencing.
This may be an non opioid or opioid medication. Example of a non opioid is ketamine.
The use of other pain treatment modalities may also be helpful. These include methods such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (to change the thoughts and actions that may occur due to the pain and increase coping mechanisms).
The other option would be to visit a pain management specialist for management of your pain. He or she would know how to best manage your symptoms.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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