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01-25-2012, 01:47 AM | #21 | |||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buprenorphine is that the butrans would be the cause of cognitive and memory deficiencies by blocking the endogenous endorphins from binding to the receptors - not the percocet. Oxycodone has some deliterious effects on some few patients, but generally with opioid-naive patients. More often it may have euphoric/calming effects, which wear off in time, (would be blocked by the butrans) and would not be likely with a patient who has taken percocet for a very long time. The two 800 lb. gorillas in the room appear to be the butrans and/or gabapentin, and since the problematical effects seem to be abating, this (hopefully) won't be an issue for very much longer anyway. Doc
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01-25-2012, 10:22 AM | #22 | ||
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01-25-2012, 06:14 PM | #23 | ||
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Yeh, maybe I read that a little wrong.
hey not to steal anyones thread, but this seems to be a Butran thread. Why would Butran cause dehydration? I spoke with my physical therapist and she said that pain meds cause dehydration and I am thinking the headache is from the dehydration caused by the Butrans? Seems to be working since I started drinking more water no headache so far... sigh... also having some heart palpitaions?? Thanks |
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01-26-2012, 03:01 AM | #24 | |||
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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info...nstipation.php Headaches from opioids usually fade within a few days as the body adjusts to the medication. Palpitations are also a known side effect, but could also be more serious; I'd call your doctor about that. Dehydration will cause a headache - that's pretty much what a hangover is. Doc
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01-30-2012, 06:32 PM | #25 | ||
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I'd like to say that I got my headaches(migraines) to calm down by not only drinking gatorade (sugar free) but I added MILK.
I'm not exactly sure why the milk works, but I believe it stimulates the liver to release it's toxin's. Anyway, thought I would mention it in case anyone else is having the same issue. They also added gabapentin to my regime today.. argh.. J. |
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01-30-2012, 09:02 PM | #26 | |||
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Gatorade, I get - electrolytes. Milk is often named as a trigger/causal effect of migraine, but it's also mentioned as both abortive and prophylactic due to its calcium content. These could both be clues if you get migraines other times. Doc
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01-31-2012, 11:06 AM | #27 | ||
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I've been using accupuncture and resting more, coping with them. I just try to drink as much water as possible. Some days are better then others. Good luck to us both! |
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01-31-2012, 03:11 PM | #28 | ||
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I will try taking calcium and see if that does anything... I couldnt find any literature about it, just a random post and i remembered something about drinking milk with LSD from way way back when (i'm older)... lol..
Cath1 - I would be very interested in your results if you try drinking milk? |
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01-31-2012, 07:38 PM | #29 | |||
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Google: migraine calcium
You'll find articles on both sides; some recommending calcium (and/or magnesium) and some on calcium channel blockers, which supports calcium being both cause/trigger and/or abortive/prophylactic, depending on the individual. Quote:
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01-31-2012, 08:48 PM | #30 | ||
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I will bring it up at my next drs appointment and seebif he has any advice to offer. I also find I'm very tired and foggy (which I dont like) haven't decided if I'm going keep sticking with it. Not sure what is worse, pain or side effects of drugs? Cathie |
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