Is it withdrawal?

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Cdsmith Asked February 2016

Is it withdrawal?

Elderly mom pain pill addiction. 87 yo mom with severe osteoporosis and multiple compression fractures been on pain pills for 3 years. Meds now make pain worse or not helping at all. We weaned her off down to two a week. Dr took her off all pain meds a week ago. She is now complaining of severe pain in her stomach and back. X-rays and MRI show nothing. Is it withdrawal.

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You might also be able to ask the pharmacist what to do to help her, or some health plans have a nurse on call to give you some ideas on coping with withdrawal. Possibly consider consultation with a doctor specializing in pain medicine who may be more sophisticated in her understanding of pain control measures. Your poor Mom.

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I assume the compression fractures are still there? Has any suggested prescription stregnth pain patches? They really help my mom.

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You betcha it is withdrawal. By week two the diarrhea will set in. I hope you are using some other form of pain relief, because she really needs it. The MD should have told you what to expect and how to treat it.

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