 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | You betcha! Pain is the enemy of healing, it puts the body in distress and slows the healing process so if your husband is experiencing a pain level of 4 or above he needs it to be managed effectively.
He should be on a time release medication with breakthrough pain meds that are rapid release (like the percocet which is just Oxycodone and Tylenol) so ask for Oxycodone HCI. Normally the Medical Oncologist is the one to manage the drug use, you'll want a Dr that is familiar with the pain associated with treatment.
Be the squeaky wheel.
Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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