morphine sulfate er
 

So my primary provider prescribed this (15 mg) today.

Any stories and/or things to watch for?

Does it help?

Cowboy

At least it probably will let you sleep better

Been using morphine for 8 years
 

Eight years ago my doctors tried everything available. Finally they said morphine. I started with 30mg but in less than a year i was taking 240mg.
It took that amount to get my pain down to 2 and 3. Two years ago i started reducing my intake. In six months i was taking 60mg. It is now enough to kept my pain at 2 and 3.

The morphine i take is a slow release so i do not get any europhiac feeling from it. Just relief. these numbers are what i took on a daily basis.
I feel i am blessed because i have never had any side effects.

I will continue taking morphine and vitamins until i cure myself or die trying.



George

If it is MS Contin, I doubt you will feel side effects, although everyone is different in how they process narcotics. I take 15-30 mg (this is a low dosage) at night before bed. I don't feel any side effects and it keeps me from waking in pain. I used to have a problem with waking in pain.

The low-dose MS contin and my Temperpedic mattress help me to sleep well, and I feel rested in the morning.

P.S. 15 mg is the lowest dosage available.

***The first couple of days I had some "head fog", but not today. Best of all, it knocks the pain down 2 or 3 points.

*** Thanks all for comments.

Cowboy

Morphine is constipating over time. On your low dose Prunes may be enough if you have difficulty.