Dilaudid for Chronic Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Zumer...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 12, 2020

"Due to severe back injury was referred to a pain clinic (thankful!) Have been on many meds over the years. Now suffering with spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease, ankylyzing spondolitis, basically crippled, yipee! Take 4 to 5 dilaudid, 4 mg, and get some relief. Starting today on a long acting dialysis and praying for relief. Good luck and sincere best wishes to all taking this med."

• Nan
• September 24, 2020

"I was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis 11 months ago so suffered with bad pain. During my 3 months in the hospital I received Dilaudid in IV the first month 4mg at first then gradually down to 2mg. Next Dilaudid by pill form 4mg every 4 hours down to 2 every 4 hours through the 2nd month. The 3rd month 2 mg every 6 hours which barely cut the intensity of the nerve pain caused by this gawd-awful disease. Once released from the hospital in I was Rx'd hydrocodone 5-325. Now this is in addition to gabapentin, lyrica, Cymbalta, xanax, etc. By May I began to have what's referred to as "saddle burn." The burn was more like blazing! I went to ER and was admitted and given Dilaudid again as before through my IV. I cried I was so relieved. But you can't stay in the hospital on an IV permanently and Dilaudid is not prescribed as outpatient. So suffering is my daily routine whether I exercise, push my walker a good 3/4 mile a day, go to pool PT, cry, get in my truck and scream "FATHER why hast thou forsaken me!?" Dilaudid works."

• littl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2017

"I was experiencing pain in my hips like never before Because I had no insurance finding any relief meant a trip to ER. Finally I was approved for medicatation. After waiting longer than I should of for care, I saw a doctor that said I have aseptic necrosis. What is this? It is interruption of blood supply. Without blood, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. Treatment is total hip replacement. I have had my right done. It was collapsed. Very painful! Now waiting on my left. That is not the end. My shoulders need replacement. I was prescribed 60 mg Hysingla ER (hydrocodone bitartate) . It was not for me. My doctor finally decided on dilaudid 4 mg. Thank god! Thinking he needs to up my dose. Much better now!"

• Vegan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2018

"Dilaudid is just delicious! I suffer from severe Spinal Stenosis and often times the pain is unbearable. When necessary, I enter the E.R. and explain my condition. An understanding doctor will prescribe this drug, I.M. and I will soon then begin to feel immediate pain relief."

• SUPER...
• June 22, 2016

"I have severe fibromyalgia and possibly still undiagnosed endometriosis. I'm currently in the hospital (admitted) and they have been giving me 1mg of dilaudid every 4-5 hours for pain. It helps so much but eventually it wears off within the 3rd hour. This is through the IV. I have been sitting up and getting back to my self. The 2 cons: super drowsiness and it is addictive. I worry becoming dependent on it but at the same time it relieves my pain better than Norco."

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2018

"I had ankle reconstruction surgery. They gave me 1-2mg every 4 hours and it did absolutely nothing to help with the pain. Sounds like only the IV is the only successful route. I had to ask for stronger meds which did the trick. I wouldn’t bother with such a low dosage. It doesn’t do anything for you."

• BackP...
• September 14, 2016

"In Sept 2006 I was in a bus accident had been in such pain nothing was working, my blood pressure would sky rocket do to the pain, nothing was helping until I got the Dilaudid IV in the hospital, I also have to take zofran for nausea. I had overgone 5 back surgeries in 10 years. I never needed pain medication until the bus accident. They tried tordol, morphine, percocet, but nothing helped. I was on a high dosage of Dilaudid for 3 years until my screws were removed in 11-2013. I have been going off dilaudid for 3 yrs now. I take 3. 4 mg tabs a day it takes almost 1 hour to work, but it only helps the pain for about 3-4 hours. This should only be used when nothing else will. I am so thankful."

• frank...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2017

"Had a motorcycle accident in 2013 and broke 3 vertebrae, 6 ribs and my pelvis. I was given morphine in the ER, but it wasn't putting even a dent in my pain. I asked if there was anything else they could give me and dilaudid was the answer. IV administration quickly relieved my pain. I describe the feeling as melting into the bed in a feeling of euphoria. I was told by hospital staff it was 8 x stronger than morphine. Easy to see how people get addicted. I was disappointed when the nurse told me they were going to start weaning me off after 3-4 days."

• Freeb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 2, 2021

"I have been through 4 back surgeries and all of them have failed to make the pain better but my spine is stable. I take 4 mgs 5x day and I am not going to be out of pain but it is better than before. Dilaudid is the best way to get my life back on track. I was on oxcodone which is like taking a Tylenol. Dilaudid is the best but I am careful with it and the doctor wants me to get off of it."

• Vader
• September 8, 2015

"My luck I moved to a small town, small medicine to retire.I have Bilateral failed carpal tunnel with failed double revision and now with neuropathy in my hands.Herniated bulged disc in my lower back and another herniated bulged disc in my upper neck pushing against spinal cord.I have a torn right tendon in my knee,and that if I am really lucky I get 2 hours of sleep.I have beg my Dr. for Hyaluronic Acid Injection shot, (which for some reason he won't) And now their saying I might have parkinson's. He had me on Dilaudid a few years back but it made me jumpy but I'll be asking for it again. Can you believe that he was trying to give me hydro's 10's for this? And this guy went to a top 10 School. Don't move to Wa. state."

• gcass...
• April 18, 2016

"After having 2 surgeries to my spine because of a fracture that was over looked. I had to be put on a morphine pump or what is known as a pain pump. This pump is placed within a pocket of fat that the doctors must fill ever 45 to 60 days. For several years I was given morphine into the pump. I do not recall any side affects to this. Due to the pain getting worse I made the request for a medication other than the morphine. I was placed then on Dilaudid/Clonidine which has been increased over the years. In February 2016 I started experiencing the side affects of withdrawal. My mouth stays dry, ears ringing, blood pressure increase to dangers levels. At the ER I was checked to see if I was having a stroke, with all test negative. BAD RX"

• ThatV...
• September 1, 2016

"I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and endometriosis. When I am in the hospital they always give me a low dose 0.5mg in IV form and it takes the pain away for 3-4 hours. They tried morphine but that only last for literally 30 minutes. It makes me sleep good and the pain is gone for like I said 3-4 hours. IV push every 4 hours. It's a miracle drug!"

• Boomer
• February 13, 2021

"I have been in chronic pain for longer than 25 years,I have been on oxycontin for many years. I have had gastric bypass with a duodenal switch so my absorption rate is rather low. I cannot tolerate morphine sulfate because I need to have a clear head when I work. I switch to Oxycontin, that worked well for some time but the addictive properties were extremely high. I switched to Dilaudid and was extremely happy with the results. I was taking 16 to 20 mg every 4 to 6 hours which is also a truck load. I did not receive any euphoria but it brought my pain level down from a nine to a four which is totally tolerable. I have been in motorcycle accidents and have been shot I understand what a level 10 pain is. I highly recommend trying this medication if you had had problems with fogginess lightheadedness. It really depends what your goal is, mine is quality of life and the ability to work, have sex, ride my motorcycle, and to maintain some semblance of joy in life."

• Nece
• April 10, 2017

"I have metastatic breast cancer. I found IV dilauded, self-administered thru my port to be the most effective pain management strategies I have had thus far. My doc and palliative care nurse are encouraging me to shift to using a pain pump for more continuous pain control and decrease side effects from varying levels of dilauded. I can see how dependency could be an issue. I'm not personally concerned because I have a terminal condition, however, especially because it does give me a feeling of well being and pain reduction is immediate that could be a problem for those with chronic pain."

• Gmom
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 12, 2019

"Dilaudid is short acting for pain and after awhile it didn’t work. I was screaming in pain due to have surgery on my back and stomach at the same time. My morphine pump needs to be changed. I’ve been on morphine for 11 years"

• H3RM1T
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 17, 2017

"Throughout a ten year battle with Ulcerative Colitis I have been on many I.V. pain meds. I.V.Dilaudid is my pain med of choice. I hate the oral version of this med. It literally does nothing for my pain. I.V. or nothing."

• Dr Al...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 26, 2016

"Had below knee amputation of my right leg due to infection of broken ankle. Having pain in my left leg, a ghost pain, but no problems in amputated leg. Doctor put me on 2mg Dilaudid to give me relief. I take it once a day before bedtime which lets me sleep. No side effects but sometimes I need a pill during the day too, and I can only get a certain number of pills per month and the pharmacy won't refill it any more frequently than once a month. Am going on a cruise in March, and am not a big drinker but wondering if one drink a day will be a problem with the 2mg Dilaudid at night only once a day. I read about bad interactions with alcohol and Dilaudid and don't want a bad interaction with only one mixed drink. I'll ask the doctor too."

• Cherrie
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 28, 2016

"I broke my back in 02, i was sent home 4 hrs after being told i broke my back in 2 places. It was a Saturday morning and i was handed 2 demerol pills and told to get a hold of my family doctor for full time pain management. I was put on 8mg hydromorphone every 4 to 6 hours. After being told the fractures were mended, i had a whole bunch of uninary problems, and paralysis to parts of my body for a week to 5 months. After being told everything had mended i tried to go back to work, i just couldnt wasnt enought pain control so dr added 150mcg/h of fentanyl. Now i only take the Hydromorphone for break through pain"

• Left...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2016

"My husband is in the hospital right now and they put a brand new knee in and he was doing pretty good until they gave him that drug. It was horrible for him. He was like a different person. He did not know where he was or even who we were. He was screaming for someone to call the police. I cannot imagine anyone taking that. Norco 10 is the strongest thing he can take and that is just one pill when needed. He took one dose of that and that is all....horrible experience for him."

• Zoei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2020

"I have been given Dilaudid for sciatic nerve pain and took only .05 mg at 6pm and it is now 4:30 am and have not been able to fall asleep, if you. Cannot sleep so I put up with pain and ditched this pill. I felt like I was on a slow high, omg what a horrible feeling"

• Dilauid
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2024

"Tumor base Cancer post & pre radiation had severe facial nerve pain, including head, ear, jaw. I was told after biopsy cancer can invade the nerves. Severe pain & facial sensitivity on one side. Dilaudid 4 mg controls it for about 4 hrs. Only 4mg twice a day gives me some relief. Works great, only side effect constipation. No other side effect noted except drowsiness in the beginning that has disappeared."

• anano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 14, 2023

"I fell 10 years ago when I was 32 and compressed my C-0 to C-6. I was in so much pain, I was bedridden for 3 years and in a wheelchair for 6 years. They could not find out why I was in so much pain. I finally found the right doctor and had a neck fusion of the C-3 C-4, and that helped some but didn't get rid of the pain. I was still living with a pain of an 8. I still couldn't have any light in my room; no one could talk above a whisper, and I couldn't be upright for more than 2 minutes before my pain shot up to a ten. Once we found the right pain doctor, he put me on Dilaudid, and it has changed my quality of life. I have been able to regain some of my life because of it, but I can't regain all of it due to a 5mm knot on my C-0 that is pressing on my occipital nerve and spinal column. I would recommend Dilaudid to anyone dealing with a 10/10 pain level."

• Middle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 8, 2022

"I have around 4 years experience with dilaudid 8mg tablets inside of 15 years on the other various opioids (all prescribed) from a slew of issues stemming from degenerative diseases. It works ok, I function and never crave. The MEU system changed so I only 90 instead of 120 per mo. I'm grateful for it for sure. I have a legit compassionate Doc. When I feel like I need more, I remember the majority of suffering people in 3rd world. Ever experience difficulties filling a script in the last 5 months from "shortages"? Dilaudid/hydromorphone facts: 1mg hydromorphone is equivalent to 5 mg of both morphine. Hydromorphone is the metabolite of hydrocodone. Oral route is approx 30% bioavailabile. Nasal route is approx 70% bioavailable. IV/IM is 100% bioavailabile. Dilaudid, as a CNS depressant, can be taken with CNS stimulants(I successfully do this having adult adhd) to counteract its down/drowsiness effect. More research is going back into this. Practical Pain Management has a good article to read up on it."

• Alan
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 25, 2021

"I have 15 + years of chronic lower back L3 - L5, S.I. Joint & groin pain. I've tried epidurals, nerve blocks interlaminar & caudal. Some were close but never the right spot. I found oxycodone worked well until my tolerance because too high. I found Dilaudid contin only numbed my brain but did little for pain. The opposite of what I need. Dilaudid affected my memory and left me feeling lethargic most of the time. I know everyone reacts different to each medication. I found oxycodone worked better, faster & with little side effects for back pain. I also could quit oxycodone quickly & easily. After 2 years on Dilaudid I am weaning myself off it as it did little for sharp lumbar & groin pain. The side effects just compounded the existing problems of living with chronic pain with little to no pain relief."

• multi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2022

"Hello! I currently am on Diluadid 4mg twice a day and morphine er 30mg twice a day. I was on extended release oxycodone for some time and due to insurance and supply issues, I was forced to switch to something else. I have good insurance with my state job but still couldn't pay almost $800 a month for 60 pills. Oxycodone gets a bad rap but it worked the best for the bone pain that I have had for a number of years now. I am only 38 years old but have had 3 spinal fusions and a cardiac ablation. I also have irreversible and progressive lung damage that has resulted in the use of supplemental oxygen. The 3 spinal fusions have left with me 16 levels fused and two sets of rods, one of which had to be removed due to pulling out of bone. I am in constant pain but since adding the diluadid, I am much more comfortable than before. I cry in my sleep and have nightmares because of the immense pain and this medicine has worked wonders for my daytime ability to function overall. Only problem is quick tolerance"