Opioids Induced...

Opiod induced hyperalgesia:
Pain that you would not normally feel such as painful bowel movements or painful esophagus when drinking something cold. I asked my primary care physician about this pain and she called it hyperalgesia. She didn't tell me it was a side effect from Oxycotin.  When it got to the point that I was doubled over with abdominal pain within a half hour of taking Oxycotin, I realized that it was a side effect from the Oxycotin. I don't take that anymore. I do take oxycodone though without as much hyperalgesia.  I have to take the Oxycodone twice per day though but it provides the relief I need.

Opioid induced constipation:
Well we all know what this is about, right? I'm just glad there are effective medicines out there to take care of this. I take a combination of Linzess, OTC Correctal, and Relistor (see next paragraph) two to three times per week for this.

One medicine that helps with both hyperalgesia and constipation is Relistor. It may not be prescribed as much for chronic pain patients as it was marketed for cancer patients and is not known to be effective for constipation for longer than three months. I found that it helps for hyperalgesia more than constipation now that I've been on it a while. I use the injectables because they act faster than pill. That's important for me due to my slow digestion issues.

This subject is just another note in my constant struggle to have somewhat of a productive life. Those struggling with chronic pain will relate. I hope this information is helpful.