ChrisL
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My son gets kidney stones, and I know it's from too much Mountain Dew. That stuff is bad for you. He has never taken "hard" drugs for it. He gets Vicodin.
Oxycodine vs. Oxycodone
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My son gets kidney stones, and I know it's from too much Mountain Dew. That stuff is bad for you. He has never taken "hard" drugs for it. He gets Vicodin.
ChrisL
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OxyContin Abuse & Addiction Withdrawals, Signs, Symptoms & Effects - Acadiana Addiction Center
OxyContin, the brand name for the drug oxycodone, is a potent synthetic opiate painkiller that is commonly prescribed for individuals who are struggling with moderate-to-severe pain. OxyContin is a lifeline for individuals who are struggling with chronic pain that occurs with some types of cancer, bone pain, heart attack, and severe burns. The time-release formulation provides hours upon hours of continuous pain relief for individuals in unremitting pain. Oxycodone, a Schedule II narcotic, is available only through a prescription from a physician for pain management. Unfortunately, a significant amount of Oxy is diverted and sold on the street.
Similar to heroin, oxycodone produces – along with pain management – a euphoric high caused by stimulation of the reward center of the brain. Oxycodone elevates levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is considered the pleasure chemical of the brain. On the street, OxyContin is known as “Oxy,” “OC,” “OxyCotton,” “Hillbilly Heroin,” and “Kickers,” and is often used if heroin or morphine is not available.
Individuals who abuse “hillbilly heroin,” usually do so in one of three manners. They will crush the pill into a fine powder before snorting it, they will chew it, or they will crush the tablet and dissolve the powder into water before IV injection. These methods were once able to defeat the extended-release coating on the pills. These methods can drastically increase the risk for overdose on OC. As of September 2013, Oxy was reformulated to make crushing the tablets a challenge to discourage the abuse of this potent narcotic.
Many individuals who abuse Oxy also abuse other substances. Some will opt to combine OC with other downers such as benzodiazepines or alcohol to further the high. This combination can be particularly deadly as all downers lead to respiratory depression, and the combination can cause death. Some individuals use Oxy with stimulants such as amphetamines, cocaine, and meth in order to subdue the unpleasant side effects of stimulant abuse. This combination can lead to consequences such as heart attack and stroke.
OxyContin is a wonderful medication if used in the right way for the right period of time. However, if an individual becomes hooked on OxyContin, a hard road of tolerance, addiction, and rehab lies ahead.
OxyContin, the brand name for the drug oxycodone, is a potent synthetic opiate painkiller that is commonly prescribed for individuals who are struggling with moderate-to-severe pain. OxyContin is a lifeline for individuals who are struggling with chronic pain that occurs with some types of cancer, bone pain, heart attack, and severe burns. The time-release formulation provides hours upon hours of continuous pain relief for individuals in unremitting pain. Oxycodone, a Schedule II narcotic, is available only through a prescription from a physician for pain management. Unfortunately, a significant amount of Oxy is diverted and sold on the street.
Similar to heroin, oxycodone produces – along with pain management – a euphoric high caused by stimulation of the reward center of the brain. Oxycodone elevates levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is considered the pleasure chemical of the brain. On the street, OxyContin is known as “Oxy,” “OC,” “OxyCotton,” “Hillbilly Heroin,” and “Kickers,” and is often used if heroin or morphine is not available.
Individuals who abuse “hillbilly heroin,” usually do so in one of three manners. They will crush the pill into a fine powder before snorting it, they will chew it, or they will crush the tablet and dissolve the powder into water before IV injection. These methods were once able to defeat the extended-release coating on the pills. These methods can drastically increase the risk for overdose on OC. As of September 2013, Oxy was reformulated to make crushing the tablets a challenge to discourage the abuse of this potent narcotic.
Many individuals who abuse Oxy also abuse other substances. Some will opt to combine OC with other downers such as benzodiazepines or alcohol to further the high. This combination can be particularly deadly as all downers lead to respiratory depression, and the combination can cause death. Some individuals use Oxy with stimulants such as amphetamines, cocaine, and meth in order to subdue the unpleasant side effects of stimulant abuse. This combination can lead to consequences such as heart attack and stroke.
OxyContin is a wonderful medication if used in the right way for the right period of time. However, if an individual becomes hooked on OxyContin, a hard road of tolerance, addiction, and rehab lies ahead.
ChrisL
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Lol.
iamwhatiseem
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You bet, soda is a key contributor to stones.
And he most likely had "hard" drugs in the Hospital when he went. They don't inject Vicodin.
Kidney Stones are different for everyone, I had 14..some I didn't know I even had until I am peeing and "Klink!" it hits the urinal at work.
Others were just moderate pain. Of the 14, thank goodness, only two were the super-duper pain inducers.
Like I said, when your laying in the emergency room parking lot, unable to walk, with vomit all around you - you need something just a wee bit strong.
I wish you knew me, you would see I am one of those people that don't give up. I work through pain everyday. I don't take any anti-arthritic meds, no tylenol and no ibuprofen daily. Not good for you. I learn to deal with it. But sometimes it gets the best of even me.
ChrisL
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You bet, soda is a key contributor to stones.
And he most likely had "hard" drugs in the Hospital when he went. They don't inject Vicodin.
Kidney Stones are different for everyone, I had 14..some I didn't know I even had until I am peeing and "Klink!" it hits the urinal at work.
Others were just moderate pain. Of the 14, thank goodness, only two were the super-duper pain inducers.
Like I said, when your laying in the emergency room parking lot, unable to walk, with vomit all around you - you need something just a wee bit strong.
I wish you knew me, you would see I am one of those people that don't give up. I work through pain everyday. I don't take any anti-arthritic meds, no tylenol and no ibuprofen daily. Not good for you. I learn to deal with it. But sometimes it gets the best of even me.
I don't know what they gave him in the hospital. He's only gone like two times. Thankfully, he hasn't seem to have had a problem lately. I've been trying to gently suggest that he stop drinking that Mountain Dew, but of course he is young and thinks he's invincible.
Kids. They are annoying. Lol.
iamwhatiseem
Diamond Member
You bet, soda is a key contributor to stones.
And he most likely had "hard" drugs in the Hospital when he went. They don't inject Vicodin.
Kidney Stones are different for everyone, I had 14..some I didn't know I even had until I am peeing and "Klink!" it hits the urinal at work.
Others were just moderate pain. Of the 14, thank goodness, only two were the super-duper pain inducers.
Like I said, when your laying in the emergency room parking lot, unable to walk, with vomit all around you - you need something just a wee bit strong.
I wish you knew me, you would see I am one of those people that don't give up. I work through pain everyday. I don't take any anti-arthritic meds, no tylenol and no ibuprofen daily. Not good for you. I learn to deal with it. But sometimes it gets the best of even me.
I don't know what they gave him in the hospital. He's only gone like two times. Thankfully, he hasn't seem to have had a problem lately. I've been trying to gently suggest that he stop drinking that Mountain Dew, but of course he is young and thinks he's invincible.
They do grow up...eventually...
My 25 year old is doing so good. She is a lovely person...really is. And doing well for herself. She is a Respiratory Therapist.
My son is 21...now...he is still more in the "I am invincible" mode still
He is doing very well in college...but still drives us nuts from time to time. But....better person than I was at that age for sure.
ChrisL
Diamond Member
You bet, soda is a key contributor to stones.
And he most likely had "hard" drugs in the Hospital when he went. They don't inject Vicodin.
Kidney Stones are different for everyone, I had 14..some I didn't know I even had until I am peeing and "Klink!" it hits the urinal at work.
Others were just moderate pain. Of the 14, thank goodness, only two were the super-duper pain inducers.
Like I said, when your laying in the emergency room parking lot, unable to walk, with vomit all around you - you need something just a wee bit strong.
I wish you knew me, you would see I am one of those people that don't give up. I work through pain everyday. I don't take any anti-arthritic meds, no tylenol and no ibuprofen daily. Not good for you. I learn to deal with it. But sometimes it gets the best of even me.
I do hope you find something that works for you. Sorry for your pain.
gipper
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Let's not forget the F-ing doctors who gladly and freely prescribe opiates hooking their patients.
Sorry to hear about that.
My cousin underwent back surgery and it did not go well. She was in persistent pain for over a year and she got hooked. Her life now is a terrible mess two years later. She can't work, her home is about to be foreclosed, and her longtime partner left her. This is a woman who worked hard all her life with a huge caring heart. She cared for many ailing relatives in our family.
Opiates and doctors are dangerous.
I take one vicodin at night about 2 hours before I go to bed. I can handle the flare ups during the day (massaging with bagbalm helps, and lots of ace bandages for support) but at night? I wanna sleep...not ache.
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Let's not forget the F-ing doctors who gladly and freely prescribe opiates hooking their patients.
Sorry to hear about that.
My cousin underwent back surgery and it did not go well. She was in persistent pain for over a year and she got hooked. Her life now is a terrible mess two years later. She can't work, her home is about to be foreclosed, and her longtime partner left her. This is a woman who worked hard all her life with a huge caring heart. She cared for many ailing relatives in our family.
Opiates and doctors are dangerous.
Sadly not every surgery is successful and pain meds are almost never prescribed with the intent on setting a patient up for more than a few weeks of recovery. The core problem seems from this very uninformed outside perspective is that the surgery was il advised and possibly botched.
My case was different in that I had gone to several experts in pain management including the University of Washington with no prescriptions of any opiates applied. It wasn't even an option. After two years of attempted failed physical therapy regimens and several mri guided injections of steroids I was deemed inoperable and beyond the help of non opioid medication treatments. With that foundation and a well documented chronic pain diagnosis specialists in actual pain med supervision can treat a patient very cautiously with drugs such as methadone and morphine dialing in the most minimum doses that help pain management enough to allow the patient mobility. Just writing scripts and allowing the patient to self medicate til the script runs out and refilling it "as needed" can only lead to disaster. My paid medications have continuously been closely monitored. I am very satisfied and thankful for the mobility allowed by the meds I take which is going on the third year of major opiate treatment and close supervision.
Moonglow
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The only time I got it was when they split me open in der crotch region....to look for cancer...
Moonglow
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I've drank soda pop all my life and have never had a kidney stone...
ChrisL
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Mountain Dew though? I think there is something in Mountain Dew.
ChrisL
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Let's not forget the F-ing doctors who gladly and freely prescribe opiates hooking their patients.
Sorry to hear about that.
My cousin underwent back surgery and it did not go well. She was in persistent pain for over a year and she got hooked. Her life now is a terrible mess two years later. She can't work, her home is about to be foreclosed, and her longtime partner left her. This is a woman who worked hard all her life with a huge caring heart. She cared for many ailing relatives in our family.
Opiates and doctors are dangerous.
Most doctors don't do that shit. Some do, of course. A lot of times people abuse the medication all on their own with no help from the doctor. The doctor prescribes them a certain amount, and they abuse it. They are always warned to take it AS DIRECTED.
Moonglow
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I drank it as a kid and still do...
ChrisL
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Meh, I can't take you seriously. Lol. Besides, my son drinks a LOT of Mountain Dew.
Moonglow
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I was given 90 methadone a month and 120 hydrocodone a month...
ChrisL
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I know some people who swear they are addicted to that Mountain Spew. Lol.
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