I have been on hydrocodone for about 10 to 12 years they upped my dose from 5mg. to7.5 about 2years
do you think my dr. should up my dose again sinse it takes more and more to relieve my cronic pain if yes how do you ask your dr. without her thinking you are a drug addict?
why after all these years are they just now increaseing your dose ?
did you ask them before or was this your decision ?
im on oxycodone instant release 30 mg i take 2 tabs every 4 hrs if neede the doctor did that for me. yes as your body becomes more tolerant to your dose youwill have to get it incrased id just ask her and say : "LOOK HERE DOC"! lol just kiding just ask her you need your meds updated...
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Our bodies tend to build up a tolerance to opioid medications, requiring higher doses to get the same pain relief. It may be time to consider a different medication that you haven't built a tolerance to. Tell your doctor you are no longer getting adequate pain relief, express your concern about needing higher doses of hydrocodone, and ask if together you can reevaluate your pain management plan.
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I have been taking pain killers for about 3 yrs. Hydrocodone doesn't even touch my pain. Just go to your doctor and tell them exactly how much pain your still in after you take your pills. If you have severe chronic pain like I do it won't be hard. I exhibit chronic pain signs, deformation and popping everywhere allthe time
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