I have pain resulting from a bad accident in 1995. I have been taking hydrocodone oxycodone for quite a few years. It has gotten to the point that it isn t working anymore. I am taking 7.5/325 one or two every four to six hours. My leg pain is so bad that at times I take up to 12 a day. They say it is siatica. Is there any thing else available, maybe by injection or IV, that would have a longer term effect? I have COPD, emphysema, A-Fib, A-Flutter.
Dear patient chronic pain of such a long duration needs to be thoroughly investigated. Prolonged use of analgesics has its side effects, and you are taking maximum dose of it.  Xray of leg and lower spine needs to be done first. If needed MRI of lower spine is required to confirm diagnosis.  You need to consult spine surgeon nearby you. Please get back with reports.thanks.