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What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Back Pain Whole On Morphine?
The VA Has had me on 45mg of morphine every 8 hours for nearly 6 years now. I have stayed on the dosage. About every 11-14 months I have an episode where I cannot breathe deep enough and require oxygen and a trip to the ER. I suffer from chronic low back pain, knee pain, and cervical pain. Lately I have had massive headaches of a Trigeminal nature causing the entire left side of my head to erupt in pain. Is the the result of being on this dosage of morphine for so long?
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hello,
Consult a physician and get evaluated.
We have to rule out possible pulmonary causes.
Detailed evaluation is required including a chest X-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and get evaluated.
We have to rule out possible pulmonary causes.
Detailed evaluation is required including a chest X-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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