Cancer pain..?

My mum has been diagnoised with Small Cell Lung Cancer since Sept 07.

Now with the adminstrative of Morphine and panadol does not help relieve her from the pain. (she is Allergy to ponstan type medications)....what are the other Medication can help to relieve her pain???

Too much oral morphine will make her Nausea...
When is the time .....then the Oncologist will give morphine (Iv)?
Hi...
u should seek Dr there ...
he or she will tell need to increase dose or change it to other...

feel free to ask if any querry in it ...
thanks
A range of medications
Some people respond better to certain pain-killing drugs than others, so treatment is always individually tailored. Pain relief can be provided by a range of medications, including:
Aspirin-like drugs - these medications are used for bone pain, and pain caused by inflammation (such as Pleurisy).

Some people experience Stomach problems, such as Indigestion and bleeding, with this type of medication. Aspirin itself is generally avoided, because it is too hard on The stomach if taken regularly.

Paracetamol - this drug is important in Cancer Pain control. It is usually well tolerated, Doesn???t affect the stomach and won???t thin the Blood. It is helpful to reduce fevers and relieve bone pain, and is often used along with opioids.

Opioids - such as codeine and morphine. Some of the possible side effects can include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and Constipation. There is no danger of addiction if taken for pain relief purposes. There are several newer opioids available, so that one can usually be found to suit any individual.
Many patients worry about taking opioids, because they are afraid to become addicted or think they should wait until they are very ill before they use these drugs. Evidence shows that it is far better to find a suitable opioid and use it regularly from the time when your pain becomes constant. This makes it easier to maintain the activities and interests you enjoy.

Pain-killing medication can be administered in different ways, including:
Tablets or syrups - these can be taken by Mouth and are simple to use. However, if nausea or vomiting is a problem, tablets or syrups may not be practical.

Injections - injections into the Skin are painless, effective and quick acting. Continuous infusions under the skin may be set up and maintained at home, using a small portable pump.

Intravenous injections - drugs are administered directly to the bloodstream via a slender tube (catheter) inserted into a Vein. The pain relief is more rapid than tablets, syrups or regular injections, but it is inconvenient for long term administration for patients who are at home.

Spinal injections - drugs are administered though a small catheter in the back (epidural catheter). This procedure must be performed by an anaesthetist

The pain caused by cancer is usually constant. It is best to take the prescribed doses of pain-killing medications regularly, rather than wait for the pain to strike. If your pain is well managed, you are less likely to take large doses and the associated risk of side effects is reduced. Be guided by your doctor. General suggestions include:
Take your medications regularly, according to the advice of your doctor. Each type of medication has a different lifetime in the body and so must be taken at the frequency suited to that drug.
Get to know your medication - how it works, how long it lasts in the body, what its side effects are and any other particularities.
Always make sure you have an up-to-date record of your current medication and dose. Your doctor, Nurse or chemist can help you with this.
Always make sure you have enough medication on hand to last for at least one week.
Take enough medication before bed to ensure an uninterrupted sleep. For example, if you are using a preparation that lasts for four hours, you might try taking a double dose before retiring at night, to allow you eight hours sleep, rather than having to disturb sleep four hours later for the next dose.
If necessary, you may need to set your alarm during the night so that you don???t miss a dose. If you are waking in the morning with significant pain, this may help improve your pain control.
Have your medications reviewed regularly by your doctor. Drug doses may need to be increased or decreased, depending on what is happening to your cancer and to you.

Common fears and questions about opioid medications
Most people have questions and concerns about taking opioid medications.

These questions are best

discussed with a pain specialist. Specialist nurses and doctors are available in most large hospitals, and can sit and discuss your concerns with you. They usually work in Palliative Care teams and can be contacted through the hospital switchboard.that mean nothing will work later,

The pain of cancer is usually constant and needs well-managed relief.
The foundation of cancer pain management is medication, including aspirin-like drugs, paracetamol and opioid drugs.
Helpful relaxation therapies include Meditation, Massage,

u should seek Dr there ...for best opinion as i told u to change or increase the dose...

matter of ur mom take it serious .....discuss with ur dr only thanks mine prays with ur mom and u

with thanks

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