[Laurel]

Adriana,

The pain you feel is real and absolutely awful. Like Tricia I had Taxol, and like you I shunned the oxycodone because ,really, it did little but knock me out for 2 hours only to awaken to the same level of pain. Seemed a waste of money to me, however, my Onc. told me that it is best to begin taking your pain med of choice BEFORE the pain begins which usually hits around 24-36 hours after the initiation of the infusion. She told me this after my 3rd infusion so I did put it into practice for my 4th and last infusion. I took Aleve the day after my infusion and followed the recommended dosing. It worked well surprisingly, so perhaps you may want to give that a try with Aleve or the Oxy. I wish you peace, health, and freedom from pain AND cancer!!!! Adding you to my prayer journal so I remember to lift you up.