[Terry Allen Blackburn]

You are on a lot of morphine. It seems like you have become opiate tolerant which may mean a switch to another long acting opiate might be appropriate. That is unless your physician is comfortable where you are at. You could ask you doctor about methadone though it is tricky to dose. It needs to be started off slow and built up gradually or there is a risk of a toxic build-up with the potential for respiratory distress or failure. There is also the possibility of a fentanyl patch that is useful for patients who have become opiate tolerant. I would encourage you to see a good pain management specialist.

Good luck with all and hang in there. You have a lot to consider and work at.

Terry Newton