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I hopeful the group can add some information on pain management. Because of bad reaction to codeine, my doctor has me using morphine for pain in my back and stomach. I take 30 mg every 12 hours, and have 15 mg pills I can take every 6 hours for severe pain. As long as I stick to this dose I have few side effects. I do take a powder laxative every few days, it seems to help as I balance between constipation and diarrhea but that is also the cancer. My doctor has also mentioned that morphine raises fewer questions with the pharmacy and insurance companies long term. I has wondering about anyone else's experience with morphine. Thanks very much!

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Morning - just adding my info in case it may be helpful.
(for reference - Whipple last June; 6 week hospital stay after nicking bowl - in and out of the hospital for various things last year. Currently doing 5 doses of radiation for lesion on my T4)

I currently take one 10mg tablet of oxycodone in the morning and one at night.
Additionally, I take one 5mg Methadone tablet morning and night.

(side note on the Oxy - it is hard to get sometimes and they are very strict on it)

Also, I take MiraLax every other day - it seems to keep me balanced for my BM.

Hope this info helps someone.