Dear Dew,

I am so, so sorry that you are having a hard time.

I take Topamax, but not Topamax HS. I don't know if they are the same thing. Topamax is an anti-seizure med, I tried Neurontin and Lyrica first but had bad experiences with them. It is often used for migraines. It does have some side effects, you need to be careful that you drink a lot of fluids because it can cause kidney stones. I also drink cranberry juice in the morning and at night to try to keep my kidneys healthy.

Doesn't your doctor have an answering service on weekends? How about a walk in clinic or ER? I think if you are really suffering you deserve to be treated for your pain. It is only Sat.

Methadone has made a big difference for me. I'm still in pain all the time, but it's not like it was. I don't know how the strength of Methadone compares to Opana - whether yours is already a lot stronger than what I take.

I hope you get help soon. Please take care.

Sandy