[sparkle79]

I was on Oramorph for severe pain but when I take it I itch all over, I've tried taking an antihystamine but it doesn't work till the drugs worn off. The pain has got worse and my GP has prescribed MST tablets so it doesn't have to wear off. Problem is I was so spaced out and being sick this morning I forgot to ask about the itching. Is it OK to take the MST as it is Morphine or is this an allergic reaction and I should avoid taking them? Please help as I'm in alot of pain and need to take something. I don't want to bother the Dr again as I am new to the practice etc

[OBI]

I'm not a doctor, but I've been in pain management! Opiates make some people itch, that's why junkies on TV always scratch their noses!

[pepzi_bandit]

its an opiate, they all make you itch

[Ron s]

I don't understand why people ask serious medical questions here.If you get the wrong answer from some ignorant responder and go on ignoring a problem that may damage your health beyond repair, you only have yourself to blame.Ask your doctor, that is what he or she is there for !!

[nina m]

MST is still morphine (morphine sulfate tablets), just in tablet form so you will still itch.