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Is Sudden Reduction Of Medication Dosage For Emphysema Advisable?
Question: 60 mgd 60 per mo. 2 times daily for long lasting then for shortt lasting 15 mgs 180 per mo. then 10 mgs daily or as needed. New docto comes in cut my medications down to 40 pills of the 15 mgs quick release.
my question is IS IT AGAINST THE POLICY OF DRS. TO CAUSE HARM TO THE PATIENTS? i I will not beable to get out of bed and the pain that I use my meds for will come back. please tell me what I should do? Thank you XXXX
my question is IS IT AGAINST THE POLICY OF DRS. TO CAUSE HARM TO THE PATIENTS? i I will not beable to get out of bed and the pain that I use my meds for will come back. please tell me what I should do? Thank you XXXX
Brief Answer:
Doctors do not ever intend to cause harm to their patients.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HealthCare Magic. Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through the details of your post thoroughly . I can understand that you are very anxious about your health.
What I can make out is that you have emphysema and increased sensitivity to pollens , animal furs, chemicals. The reduction in dose must have been made based on your current lung condition after proper examination and looking at the investigations. Do not worry about the dosage and schedule.
Take the medications as advised .
Use the inhalers as and when required.
Keep the indoors clean.
Try to be in a positive frame of mind.
2 tips -
1. Try to consciously breathe in and out for 5 minutes a day
2. Everyday try to write 3 good things that went well that day in a diary.
They will reduce your stress and anxiety.
Take the neuromedicines.
Remain fit.
Try to socialise a bit.
You will come out of this.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Have a nice day.
Regards.
Doctors do not ever intend to cause harm to their patients.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HealthCare Magic. Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through the details of your post thoroughly . I can understand that you are very anxious about your health.
What I can make out is that you have emphysema and increased sensitivity to pollens , animal furs, chemicals. The reduction in dose must have been made based on your current lung condition after proper examination and looking at the investigations. Do not worry about the dosage and schedule.
Take the medications as advised .
Use the inhalers as and when required.
Keep the indoors clean.
Try to be in a positive frame of mind.
2 tips -
1. Try to consciously breathe in and out for 5 minutes a day
2. Everyday try to write 3 good things that went well that day in a diary.
They will reduce your stress and anxiety.
Take the neuromedicines.
Remain fit.
Try to socialise a bit.
You will come out of this.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Have a nice day.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
the opiates said it is very dangerous top & quit -- so for the 18$ got info I already knew... regular happy for without my qustion answered I am not going/ just quit to ask for more pills will not beg I suffer severe pain I am sick of doctors
Brief Answer:
I am giving you other options which can reduce pain.
Detailed Answer:
Here they are
- exercises, best performed under the direction of a physical therapist.
-Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator (TENS) units use pads that are placed on your skin to provide stimulation around the area of pain and may help to reduce some types of pain symptoms.
- interventional techniques like epidural injections or facet injections into the joints
You see , it is difficult to comment without actually seeing you . For chronic pain , a long acting opioid is needed. The short acting ones won't be of much help. Keep an eye on the adverse effects like constipation,drowsiness.
Please consult with your doctor.
Regards.
I am giving you other options which can reduce pain.
Detailed Answer:
Here they are
- exercises, best performed under the direction of a physical therapist.
-Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator (TENS) units use pads that are placed on your skin to provide stimulation around the area of pain and may help to reduce some types of pain symptoms.
- interventional techniques like epidural injections or facet injections into the joints
You see , it is difficult to comment without actually seeing you . For chronic pain , a long acting opioid is needed. The short acting ones won't be of much help. Keep an eye on the adverse effects like constipation,drowsiness.
Please consult with your doctor.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
this computer is a lemon! it leaves out letters and makes me look stupid.problem for me to resolve.. I am going to set up a meeting with a pain management dr in Olatha KS where they give Opoides I just could not handle the 4 hour trip to the dr. for the vibration of the car hurts me. I know most people think that drugs that nature gave us are bad, but if used correctly it gives folks like me my legs back. what was wrong with me was I had the flu and then got phenomia (sp) so this is why I was sick. the drugs i was on were not hurting me. They were helping me. I live alone with 2 cats and one pup, if I end up in the hosital who will take care of them?
Brief Answer:
Kindly appoint someone to take care of your pets.
Detailed Answer:
Opioids are pain medications which are essential for chronic pain and fatigue. Yes they have adverse effects. But they reduce the pain indeed.
I would suggest you to visit the doctor . You need a face to face conversation regarding the exact dosage and schedule of the opioids.
Coming to your pets, appoint someone to take care of them. Do not worry about them . They will be alright.
Regards.
Kindly appoint someone to take care of your pets.
Detailed Answer:
Opioids are pain medications which are essential for chronic pain and fatigue. Yes they have adverse effects. But they reduce the pain indeed.
I would suggest you to visit the doctor . You need a face to face conversation regarding the exact dosage and schedule of the opioids.
Coming to your pets, appoint someone to take care of them. Do not worry about them . They will be alright.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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