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What Oxycodone dosage has been effective in relieving pelvic pain, 8 out of 10? For me, 30 mg every 12 hours gives relief.

A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member asked a question 💭
Verneuil en Bourbonnais, France

Stage 3C HGSOC, 3rd récurrence. BRACA here neg; current med Caelyx (liposomal pegylated Doxorubicin) infusion every 4 was.

September 17
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A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

I am so sorry that you are experiencing such severe pain! I have a love hate with all the codones I love the pain relief and hate the ensuing constipation. Fortunately I have a neurdivergent experience of pain and so rarely experience intense pain for long periods so far. I am goad that you have found relief and are taking care of yourself!
Prayers for you,
Judy N

September 28
A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

Hi Theresa,
I’m so sorry you are having pain and that this is your 3rd recurrence.
Just hang in there Sister. Managing Pain, like anything else, is an Art for individualized care.
As long as it’s managed under an Oncologist Team, there are several options to choose from.
Since your pain is at the high level, let the doctors know you need advice whether to switch to Morphine, Dilaudid, or the hydrocodone extended release. You can always use “temporarily” one medication for high pain levels when necessary but not stay on it. Sending hugs and hope you get better. Kaye🥰

September 28
MyOvarianCancerTeam

Managing severe pelvic pain at a level 8 out of 10 while going through Caelyx treatment for recurrent Stage 3C HGSOC is genuinely tough, and it's great that you've found a regimen that brings some relief.

Oxycodone dosing is highly individual — what works well for one person may not work for another. A dose of 30 mg every 12 Show Full Answer

Managing severe pelvic pain at a level 8 out of 10 while going through Caelyx treatment for recurrent Stage 3C HGSOC is genuinely tough, and it's great that you've found a regimen that brings some relief.

Oxycodone dosing is highly individual — what works well for one person may not work for another. A dose of 30 mg every 12 hours (extended-release) is within a range that oncology pain specialists do use for significant cancer-related pain, but it's important that your oncologist or palliative care team is closely overseeing this.

A few things worth keeping in mind:
- Caelyx can sometimes contribute to discomfort, so tracking whether pain spikes around infusion time is helpful
- Keeping a pain diary noting when pain occurs, its intensity, and how well the oxycodone controls it can help your team fine-tune your dosage
- Palliative care specialists (alongside your oncologist) are experts in cancer pain management and can be a valuable resource — palliative care is about quality of life, not end of life

If the 30 mg dose ever stops providing adequate relief, don't wait — reach out to your care team promptly. Pain management can and should be adjusted as needed.

September 17

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