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Provide A Second Opinion About Pain Management While Treating Final Stage Of Cancer In An Elderly Patient
I’m taking care of a family member in final stages of cancer. Her pain has increased. Her hospice dr increased her morphine 30 mg to 3 q 12 hrs with 2 tabs in between doses. She also takes liquid morphine 0.5-1 ml q 2 hrs prn. She also has lorazepam to take prn anxiety. I would just like a 2nd opinion of this ( meaning no disrespect to hospice dr) just concerned. Thank you
Wed, 27 Dec 2023
Hello,
For pain related to cancers, Morphine is the better choice mostly, you can give Gabapentin along with this.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Divya jannu, Emergency Medicine Specialist
For pain related to cancers, Morphine is the better choice mostly, you can give Gabapentin along with this.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Divya jannu, Emergency Medicine Specialist
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