I have been dealing with chronic pain for years. This med is pretty helpful. I use it along with a muscle relaxant and one for nerve pain. The three together work in concert, but it's not all that great on it's own, because it's one I've developed a tolerance to. I am fortunate to be one who does not develop addictions, but dependency is inevitable, when used for as long as I have. The current dem...
loughrea | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2011
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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worked ok for the pain but constipation was a problem, softeners and laxatives were helpful surgery after broken ankle w/hardware
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shoe | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: Pain
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I got extremely ill, spent quite a bit of time in the restroom. It didn't seem to help my pain. I have torn both of my rotator cuffs.
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river | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/28/2011
Condition: Pain
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/31/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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After using Oxycontin i found that this medication took 4 days before i received any relief.This medication relieved my pain without the dizziness and nausea of oxycontin,also relieved me of being constipated.
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iwillfixthat876 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/29/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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been using the hydromorphone Oralsing cronic pain..
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biddy9 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/7/2010
Condition: Additional Local Anesthesia
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I became very nauseated after taking 5 pills over a 60 hour period and had to stop the medication.
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joe | 25-34 | Male | Patient
11/29/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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i cant take drugs with acetemidophin and dilaudid works great
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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I was put on this medication (2mg) for undiagnosed pelvic pain after being on percocet 5-325 for 7 months. the percocet was no longer effective, this medication helps most of the time but usually does not rid me fully of the pain. i often get headaches from it and trouble breathing as well. otheer than that i am pretty happy with it!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/19/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Valerie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/17/2010
Condition: Pain
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Due to migraine pain I was originally given dilaudid in the ER room and it worked immediately and left me out of it. My neurologist prescribed hydromorphone (generic dilaudid in tablet form) and have felt NO relief. I get light headed, very sleepy, chest pain and terrible nausea. The migraine is still there and now I have more issues to deal with. I'm very sensitive to medications so others may feel relief.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/11/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I have CRPS, I take Hydromorphone Oral. 4 mg., 4 times a day as needed along with hydrocodine 5-500, 4 timeas a day as needed. I also take Lexapro 30 mg, at night. I also take alprzolam 0.5 mg also 4 times a day as needed. I also nerve blocks as well. The combanation seems away, The pain never goes it seems to make life worth wanting to live again. I am very lucky to have the support of family and friends to get me though each day.
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Byrd | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I've tried everdrug out there for back pain this medication has givin me some of my life back very satified with this drug
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/23/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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although side effects are present pain relief far surpasses the negative
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bigmac | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/13/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a sevear stroke, and no cancer. This medication seems to work on my pain the best, I donot have any side effects from it at all.I also have slipped discs in my lower back and with this med I am now able to function getting around easier.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/8/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Donna | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/8/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I have used this med after a hip replacement.
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shurn | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/17/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking hydromorphone for over a year for chronic spine pain with nerve damage. I have had 10 spine surgeries in the past 36 months. However I finally had a successful operation with 3 levels fused and I am much better but I am afraid that I may have become addicted to the medicine and I think I may have been suffering from withdrawal. Be very careful about how you use this and constantly question your Dr. about addiction.
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ssuki2657 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/7/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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steverichards01 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/4/2010
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I had open heart surgery and the medication was very effective.
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