Adam has a neuro appmt. on April 3rd.  It has taken awhile to get this but I am hopeful he will be helpful.  He is with the University of SC Neuro dept of the School of Medicine.  His staff "says" he is very familiar with ch.

My question is, does anyone have any suggestions on what to say to this doc?  Adam needs more than o2.  He is so chronic, it is hard to tell day from night anymore.  In the last month he has had 1 PF night. He has found that tylox is the 1 pain med that actually works and does not cause rebound.  However, his means for obtaining this Rx might be questionable.  Don't know how much to tell the doc.

Any help anyone has to share would be greatly appreciated.  We are so excited about this apmt., but I am really trying to keep our hopes at bay.  I know how disappointment can take over after excitement, in so many situations.

Anyway, if anyone has any helpful suggestions, please send them on.

Thanks,
Louise

I've a neuro appointment on Monday, so what I'm doing is writing down everything I want to talk about, all the questions and anything related.

During the appointment I tick off things as they are discussed so I know that I've covered everything I could think of.

Dittos all the above. And, yes, you should disclose to your doc all Adam is taking...and I mean all. Even if his means of acquisition are "questionable." It could be that what he is taking would be contraindicative to what the neuro wants to prescribe. There is a doc/patient confidentiality. Adam might get a lecture but nothing worse, I should think. Let us know how the visit goes. Blessings. lance

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I notice after having asked this question, you didn't include it in your list of things to speak about with the doc. Oxycodone can be very addictive, and it can mask symptoms that might be helpful to your doctor. I wouldn't ignore your son's actions in this, especially when you hint he is obtaining the drug without a Rx. Just some thoughts on being a careful mom. Blessings. lance