I had a Lamenectomy done on L-3-4 and L-4-5 in December of 08. I have Arthritis in the Lumbar area of my back. The operation relieved about 40% of my pain, but, I still have to take the Percocet. My difficulty breathing, as well as severe weakness throughout my body, has been a constant problem. I was on 40 to 80 mgs. of Oxy Contin in 2002 to 2003, and my breathlessness and weakness was a problem then, but, no one told me that it was probably due to the Oxy Contin. When I am not on the Oxy Contin, or Oxycodone, I do not have a problem with breathlessness and severe weakness. I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder and severe chronic fatigue without taking any narchotic medicines. I appreciate your insight and correspondence. Doctors reveal so little about everything. It's like pulling teeth, just to get the answers I need. That's why I am here now with you and others for input. I realize that Marijuana may affect my breathing, but, I also have a cough, due to the Oxycodone. So, I know that that is another side effect from the Oxycodone. I quit smoking cigs on Dec. 7, 1993, so, I know my cough is directly related to the Oxycodone. I have undergone all of the tests for Respiratory, Pulmonary, and Cardiology at National Jewish Health, one of the best Respiratory Centers in the world, and my lungs are clear, normal, and unobstructed. This Oxycodone also has caused me to suffer Insomnia, for which I take the powerful sleep aid, called Trazadone. It works, but, it lasts well into the A. M. hours. I have to take Caffeine Tablets to overcome that symptom! I also have a decreased appetite while on this Oxycodone, so, getting off of this drug is a priority with me. Compared to the side effects M. J. may cause, I believe that they are not as destructive to my health as the Oxycodone is. Write back. Thanks. David
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I had a Lamenectomy done on L-3-4 and L-4-5 in December of 08. I have Arthritis in the Lumbar area of my back. The operation relieved about 40% of my pain, but, I still have to take the Percocet. My difficulty breathing, as well as severe weakness throughout my body, has been a constant problem. I was on 40 to 80 mgs. of Oxy Contin in 2002 to 2003, and my breathlessness and weakness was a problem then, but, no one told me that it was probably due to the Oxy Contin. When I am not on the Oxy Contin, or Oxycodone, I do not have a problem with breathlessness and severe weakness. I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder and severe chronic fatigue without taking any narchotic medicines. I appreciate your insight and correspondence. Doctors reveal so little about everything. It's like pulling teeth, just to get the answers I need. That's why I am here now with you and others for input. I realize that Marijuana may affect my breathing, but, I also have a cough, due to the Oxycodone. So, I know that that is another side effect from the Oxycodone. I quit smoking cigs on Dec. 7, 1993, so, I know my cough is directly related to the Oxycodone. I have undergone all of the tests for Respiratory, Pulmonary, and Cardiology at National Jewish Health, one of the best Respiratory Centers in the world, and my lungs are clear, normal, and unobstructed. This Oxycodone also has caused me to suffer Insomnia, for which I take the powerful sleep aid, called Trazadone. It works, but, it lasts well into the A. M. hours. I have to take Caffeine Tablets to overcome that symptom! I also have a decreased appetite while on this Oxycodone, so, getting off of this drug is a priority with me. Compared to the side effects M. J. may cause, I believe that they are not as destructive to my health as the Oxycodone is. Write back. Thanks. David
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