Hello Harn87

                     it would depend on the dose level.Morphine is highly addictive and comes with a whole range of problems it can cause.For someone at end of life,addiction  and subsequent withdrawl issues are not going to be a problem,so high levels can be administered,but for those with a future it would be the minimum dose possible,just enough to make the pain bearable.During my treatment l refused the offer to take it., preferring instead to tolerate the pain

                               Also high levels might compromise ongoing tests and future treatments.l hope they find your fathers exact problems and can start him on a treatment plan

                                                                                                                  David

Hello Harn

Im so sorry to hear about your dad. It's devastating when a diagnosis hits you out of the blue. My husband was told in January that he has advanced stage cancer that's spread. They gave him 4-6 months to live without treatment or 12 months with. He opted for treatment. We were shocked and horrified. Like your dad he'd been in severe pain. 

Anyway, my husband was getting breakthrough pain when he was first on morphine. They upped the dose by 10mg and he's been okay since. He needs to tell the doctor just how bad his pain is so that they can get him the correct dosage

Please keep me posted how he's doing

Kuiper

Hi Harn87

This is such a bad time for you and dad. I cant imagine what it must be like trying to sort things by phone.

In reply to your question re:pain

It is known as breakthrough pain whilst on morphine and is a sign dosage needs to be titrated(upped).

A cancer patient is given oromorph to begin with to get the body accustomed to morphine.Once accustomed they move onto other types and doseges.

My husband had slow release morphine morning and night and used oromorph for breakthrough pain in between doses.

If you feel you are not getting anywhere with speaking to nurse do phone Drs secretary that way you know Dr will be informed of his pain.

My father had a liver biopsy and was in great pain afterwards so this may be adding to his pain.

Sending you my thoughts and best wishes xx