What about Ultram? Anyone have any success with that? I have.
Sherry Perry Tennessee
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Poutinen, Jay" <jpoutine@uwsp.edu>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 8:18 PM
Subject: Pain meds
> Susan,
>
> I brought Marinol to the attention of our doc, and since then he has
> prescribed it to several of his patients suffering from pain. A couple
days
> ago, he told me his patients had great success with it. He said Marinol
> does not appear to have the addictive qualities that the narcotics have.
> Also, Marinol has recently been changed to a class 3 drug, which means it
> can be dispensed more easily. Some physicians are not aware of this drug,
> or have avoided it because of its previous classification as a narcotic.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan_OR@iwon.com [mailto:Susan_OR@iwon.com]
> Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 3:18 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> Subject: Thank You Helen!
>
> I am having such a hard time getting adequate pain meds from my doctor.
> I talk to her on the phone and she constantly tells me she is worried I
> am becoming addicted. I told her that I was in a great deal of pain and
> can not function without help for the pain. She took that to mean I was
> addicted! She seemed to understand when I spoke with her a few days ago
> and told me she would prescribe enough for me to get through an upcoming
> vacation (and I use that word with hesitation...we are going to my
> inlaws) but she only prescribed half the amount she told me she would. I
> think I will definetly print out some of those articles and send them to
> her. I don't know how to make my doctors understand that without
> adequate help for the pain...I don't see a future for me. I am unable
> to take care of my son and basic necessity's of life. With the meds...I
> am at least somewhat able to function. I am almost to the point that
> I'm wishing my cancer wasn't found and my life was simply
> shorter..instead of prolonged with all this pain. Someone has to help.
> Is there a web site about the docs in PA or Dr. Redwine? Can you send
> me info? Thanks so much...
>
> Take Care,
> Susan
>