Any doctors that can answer my Morphine question?

Question

I was on Oramorph for severe pain but when I take it I itch all over, I've tried taking an antihystamine but it doesn't work till the drugs worn off. The pain has got worse and my GP has prescribed MST tablets so it doesn't have to wear off. Problem is I was so spaced out and being sick this morning I forgot to ask about the itching. Is it OK to take the MST as it is Morphine or is this an allergic reaction and I should avoid taking them? Please help as I'm in alot of pain and need to take something. I don't want to bother the Dr again as I am new to the practice etc

Answer 1

Itching can be a sign to an allergic reaction to the morphine. Each time you are exposed to the allergen your reaction could intensify, eventually leading to an anaphylactic reaction, which could cause death. You need to "bother" the doctor again, that is what they are there for. Hold off the morphine until you talk to the nurse/doctor. Call his office now, if you begin to experience any difficulty breathing, get to the er

Answer 2

Bother the doctor! All earlier answers are good. I took Oramorph for awhile....just a generic time-released morphine, like the new stuff he's given you. The itches mean you have too much in your body. If you are new to morphine, this is a common reaction, but I'm NOT a doctor. You can wait on your morning dose until you get some medical advice. Around 13-15 hours after your last dose of whichever morphine you took, you'll notice maybe that you're getting sweaty or clammy, perhaps shaky, a little lightheaded--this is your body responding to the drop of morphine in your blood (kicking comes later as does diarrhea). If you are new, maybe you should start at a lower dose. ALL THIS CAN BE AND SHOULD BE ANSWERED BY YOUR DOCTOR AND IF S/HE DOESN'T RESPOND, FIRE HIM/HER AND GET ONE WHO WILL!!!!

Answer 3

its probably not an allergic reaction. I am on Avinza (which is also morphine) & it makes me itch like crazy too. most opiates (especially the stronger ones) cause itching. dont stop taking it, you can develop more problems if you just stop these types of medications, like withdrawl symptoms. the itching is TOTALLY NORMAL. try cold/cool baths or ice packs on the itching areas, it helps me. I also am in severe pain all the time & I cannot stop taking my pain medicine. you can always call the office & ask to speak with a nurse practicioner about it cant you, or leave a message for someone to call you back about the question. they will understand & wont mind you asking, as long as you dont do it every day lol. good luck

Answer 4

I've had both- Morphine when I had my tonsils out at 28 and TONS of Oxycontin with my Cancer treatment at 47( or so). Morphine will definitely kick the snot out of you, much more so than Oxycontin, although doses have to be factored in, and enough Oxycontin will put you out as well. Every one is different and every case is different, but lets start with the dosage. At the height of my treatment, I was on 175 mgs. of Oxycontin patches, 15 mgs. of Oramorph (long lasting oral oxycontin) twice daily, 1 mil of liquid morphine sulfate every 3-6 hours and 2 10/325 Hydrocodone's every 4 hours. That's a lot of drugs, but I had a lot of pain, and if I really wanted to, could have drank a couple of beers and driven myself to a bar.Several times, I drove myself places in a pinch (but I never drank). In the hospital, they gave me morphine after my tonsillectomy. ( I had tonsils the size of golf balls removed). I would look at the clock on the wall... (what time is it?), then look at the T.V. Guide to see what was on... in a matter of seconds, I was looking at the listings with no idea what time it was, so I would look at the clock... (what time is it?)... back to the guide.... Dang, I gotta know what time it is to see what's on now.... back to the clock.... after about 10 mins. of this I went unconscious for about 3 hours ,45 mins, at which point I woke up in excruciating pain until I got the shot of Morphine, which started the whole process again. So Morphine is definitely the bad boy of painkillers, and will make you loopy. On the other hand, there are 2 things the medical community doesn't hesitate to prescribe the most powerful drugs for: burns and Cancer. We can all relate to the pain of a burn, only an unfortunate few to Cancer. So the point to all this long-winded reply is, there has to be a balance between the potency of the pain killer to the pain of the patient.Usually, the severity of the pain will negate the dementing effects of the narcotic, but not always. In the end , though, the comfort of the patient must weigh heavily on the decision of what level of medication is called for. Would you want to endure the pain of surgery without anesthetics so that your family could enjoy you being lucid during the process?

Answer 5

Morphine can make a person feel like they have bugs crawling on their skin and under their skin. So you are a few steps short of that. Allergic reactions usually involve a rash and/or trouble breathing.

Answer 6

if u feel like ur bothering ur doctor, u have the wrong doctor. that's what they r there for. u keep calling until u get something to help.

u might want to call a couple of pharmicies and tell them ur problem. they may be able to figure out what drugs are interacting with which to cause this, or they may know of something that would work better for u. doctors aren't schooled in this.

Answer 7

I'm not a doctor, but I've been in pain management! Opiates make some people itch, that's why junkies on TV always scratch their noses!

Answer 8

MST is still morphine (morphine sulfate tablets), just in tablet form so you will still itch.

Answer 9

I don't understand why people ask serious medical questions here.

If you get the wrong answer from some ignorant responder and go on ignoring a problem that may damage your health beyond repair, you only have yourself to blame.

Ask your doctor, that is what he or she is there for !!

Answer 10

You NEED to talk to your dr about this....