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oxycodone, HELP!!
my mother has cancer, and has been taking oxycodone for about 2 years as an occasional pain reliever. she just got surgery and she started taking it more frequently. Now shes experiencing extreme head pain, vomiting, and is easily tired. could this be side effects of the oxycodone?
please anything helps, if you have experienced something like this it would be nice to hear someone elses point of view.
thankyou
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Sweetheart, I'm so sorry...cancer can be so devastating!
Your mom is in a lot of pain right now. You say she just had cancer surgery?
Is she receiving any type of other treatments? Radiation? Chemotherapy? Maybe she just isn't telling you because she is afraid you'll worry more?
It's not unusual to follow up cancer surgery with radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments (btw, chemotherapy can come in the form of a pill). Both of those treatments cause the symptoms your describing above.
It sounds like your mom is being strong for your sake.
Just be as supportive as you can, because I'm sure she is doing the best she can to struggle through this!
In fact, the best things you can do:
When she is feeling unwell and tired, offer to help her out around the house doing whatever you can!
Be sure to let her know how very much you love her, EVERY DAY, because right now EVERY DAY is a battle for her.. and
Tell her how proud you are of her for fighting so hard against this terrible disease!
Love and Blessings,
Jasmine
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I should have shared this with you earlier..but I want to let you know that I nursed my mother when she had cancer..so I REALLY know the feelings you must be going through, and how scary it can be.
I had to come back to tell you that I'm here if you need me. Just message me anytime. Okay?
Hang in there sweetie...I truly know how hard it is: you and your mother are in my thoughts and I am sending many blessings to you both.
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Well, best place to ask is her pharmacist or doctor.
I took Oxycodone after my c-sections for pain relief. It contains codeine, which causes you to be tired, and can cause nausea and/or vomiting. Headache is also listed as a side effect of Oxycodone.
I'd say she's experiencing these side effects because she's taking it more right now. It's one thing if you take it on occasion, but it's another when you take it around the clock (or practically as often) for pain relief after a surgery.
But I'm not a doctor.
Below I will provide a link, and if you scroll down, you can read side effects, and when you would want to be getting medical attention.
If you are ever having a concern about side effects she's experiencing, don't hesitate to call the doctor and ask if you have reason to be worrying. Even if you have to place a call to the hospital in the middle of the night.
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