managing pain

My dad is having a lot of pain with his PC. (stage 4) He is taking Lortab now, usually 10-12 pills a day. It is keeping the pain somewhat at bay, but sometimes he can't get it under control. Is there any other pain meds that you find to work better. He thinks his dr would give him almost anything, but he just does not know what to ask for to try.

Thanks! and God Bless

My dad also has stage 4 Pc and the fentanyl patch has worked pretty well and he also has oxy for breakthrough pain. The pain with Pc is unbelievable so you may want to seek out a pain management doctor like we did. My dad also had a celiac plexus block for the sharp nerve pain. My dad is now in his last days from this horrific disease but we have worked constantly to keep him comfortable. Best wishes and keep fighting!

Thank you. I am so sorry to hear that your dad is not doing well. My father was dignosed in Feb of this year, so far he is doing well. But I know the day will come that he will not be doing so well, and I dread it. We are all fighting for him and with him to beat this and hold that day off as long as we can.

 

I will be sure to tell dad about the patch, and I am sure he will want to ask his dr about it. Best wishes

I am so sorry to read your post..It reminds me so much of the situation with my Dad..He has lung cancer, that has metastisized to his liver and spine...we found out last april. His pain increases each week. He has a Fentanyl pain patch..started with 25 mcg,then to 50, as of this week he is on a 75 mcg patch with Dilaudid for "break thru"  pain..(interesting name) the same as your Dad, he is just trying to stay ahead of the pain. Constipation is a huge problem. I pray for some better solution, but seems there isnt one. He isnt a candidate for chemo..tried radiation..waste of time and effort..he is 86..

I am a cancer survivor and just want to say i pray for a full recovery for ur Dad. He can ask for morphine or oxycontin which come in different strengths. A 30mg morphine is a good dose to start with. Also a pain patch known as Fentyl that u place on your body and change every 3 days is good. That way u don't have to pop pills all day ( he is probably taking enough already) and it releases a steady dose of medication. They also come in different dosages, starting at 50mg and going up to 125mg. Your Fathers Dr knows of these medications and should have suggested them already. Taking that many loritab a day is very damaging to his liver. God Bless you and your family. Cindy