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Bill · 12-01-2008, 01:26 PM

Hi Marie! I hope you guys get the big guys pain under control soon. Nikki was on a timed release oxycodone tablet which she took every 12 hrs no matter what, and another for breakthrough pain. Like Debbie said, constipation can be a problem, so be pre-emptive with the senekot and dietary monitoring. Also, with the nsaids, it's good to rotate them periodically so that the body can't become "immune" to them. A pharmacist friend called this a "pain reliever" holiday, ie, don't take the same ones all the time. I'll be back with more info. soon. love ya! Ps-where is the pain located?

12-01-2008, 01:26 PM	#6
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,077	Hi Marie! I hope you guys get the big guys pain under control soon. Nikki was on a timed release oxycodone tablet which she took every 12 hrs no matter what, and another for breakthrough pain. Like Debbie said, constipation can be a problem, so be pre-emptive with the senekot and dietary monitoring. Also, with the nsaids, it's good to rotate them periodically so that the body can't become "immune" to them. A pharmacist friend called this a "pain reliever" holiday, ie, don't take the same ones all the time. I'll be back with more info. soon. love ya! Ps-where is the pain located? __________________ For Nicola Last edited by Bill; 12-01-2008 at 01:29 PM..