Chronic Pain Relief

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Hello! I sustained a brachial plexus injury following an auto collision 4 years ago. I currently take Lyrica, Norco, and Gabapentin, and apply this gel three times daily to my left wrist and hand. My current medication is not adequately combating my chronic pain. Please offer any suggestions so I may finally beat this debilitating chronic pain!!!

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I have had lower back surgery L4-5 in 2001 re-injured in 2002 and an cervical fusion without disc just a graft and a plate this was done in 2009 and have had back pain ever since now and developing thorasic pain somewhere around T11 or twelve. I have been to at least 4 pain management doctors and received 10.325 hydrocodone. Since it became a schedule 2 narcotic I was taken off them and given. Tramadol 50mg they do nothing this is from my current doctor. I need something stronger. I don't abuse the medication but I am in constant pain. I took the hydrocodone for 6 years now have to struggle to even walk my dog and drive. I have never done anything like this before looking for some kind of relief. i even tried an neurospinal stimulator that did not work. I live in Texas and see no en...

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Hello, Has anyone experienced a relief in chronic pain while on Abilify. I am convinced it is this medication that relieved my chronic neck pain. This has given me the idea it might help my mother who is on a daily dose of morphine. I want to bring this up to her Dr but don't want to sound crazy. What do you think? Is it possible? ## Hello, Mila! How are you and your mom? It is not a recognized effect of Abilify, so such use hasn't been approved, but yes, it is possible. Most psychiatric medications have been shown to have an affect on some types of pain. I can't say whether or not it will help your mother, that depends on what is causing her pain, however, there is a chance it could help. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I think I'm going to mention it to h...

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I have been suffering due to severe lower back pain for years ( may be because of my over weight). Consulted several physio but its of no use. Finally I approached irehab for advice. And in return I got a good response too. Now I've been slowly recovering from my back issues. I still wanted to know if there is any other pain killer tablets available in the market for this kind of back problem particularly due to over weight. ## just lose the weight and see how much better you will feel, nothing is worse than pain and if losing weight instead of taking harsh medications would be of some relief this should be a no brainer!! trust me I have taken every pain medication known to man and if I had my choice I would rather change my diet and excercise if this was to be of some help. ## I ag...

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Been dealing with this chronic pain for 8 years. Five years ago after trying every cream, soaks, acid cream, non-narcotic pain medications, anti-depressants and surgery, I was prescribed Percocet 5-375. This provided me relief enough I could do "normal" things like go out to eat and a movie, trips up to 3 hours, wearing semi normal clothes. Then my doctor retired (Richmond va) and for 7 months I have been trying to find a doctor.......it's not going to happen. Now I am taking 1/2 of pill 3 times a day or 4 times if we have an invite for dinner (which is happening less and less). Is there any help? The only thing they (doctors) agree on is that I will probably have to live with the pain forever!!!!! Help has to be somewhere. This is a life altering condition. I considered mys...

1 REPLY Filed under Percocet

Chronic pain is a multifaceted inflammatory condition that often requires immediate access to any feasible form of treatment. Scientifically, we know that pain and inflammation are synonymous. We also understand that opioids are one of the best-known treatment options for masking chronic intractable pain/inflammation. After all, poppies were put on this planet for a reason... But with so much regulatory interference, political upheaval and restricted access to opioids, we all have to wonder, is there anything else on earth that comes remotely close which we as a society may have overlooked? Chronic pain doesn't wait around for us to find something that works. Like an old scar, it will remain constant every waking hour and every hour of sleep. Therefore it is crucial that we must act...

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I was on 30mg of mitprtazipine for 18 months, I came off them at the end if January as I could not stand the terrifying nightmares I was having, since then I have suffered with a fatty liver and chronic lower back, pain between my shoulder blades and muscle pain, have tried all methods of relief, chiropractor , osteopath, massage and all kinds of pain relief, nothing so far is having any effect , would like to know if anyone else has suffered anything similar. ## HI Liz, Sorry to hear about your situation with mirtazapine. Regarding your question on other user's personal experiences with this drug, I actually came across a fairly large discussion thread here talking about the 'dangers of mirtazapine' and how others have managed to cope with it, at: Discuss/dangers-of-mirtaza...

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I can not take any NSAIDs due to being a gastric bypass patient and there is too much of a risk of a bleed with these drugs.. I am already on hydrocodone so I can not take any other narcotic analgesics. Is there any other non narcotic chronic pain reliever out there to supplement the hydrocodone. Can't take tramadol now because NYS classified this as a narcotic. My doctor is going crazy trying to find something for me and has had no luck so far. ## Why can't you take another narcotic? They are very commonly combined to give someone better pain relief. People with severe pain are often given a long acting narcotic along with a regular or instant release one for breakthrough pain. But if your doctor doesn't want to combine them, you could switch to a different one that's s...

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Hello, I have chronic pain in my feet, legs and hands from neuropathy (nerve pain). I have taken all the normally prescribed Rx for this pain. I started going to a Pain Management Dr. trying to find relief. Has any one used Opana Er for this type of pain and got good results? I am at my wits end and need some relief just so I can do normal things around the the house. ## Opana is a very potent narcotic analgesic, so it has successfully helped many people with various types of pain. As listed by the FDA, it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. However, only your doctor can help you decide what would be best for you to try next. Are you seeing a pain management specialist? ## I have terrible ...

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The best thing for someone in pain, mentally or physically is to find a good doctor that will help you. I, myself am in severe pain daily with stomach and bowel problems and take 180ml oramorph per day as well as 30mg MST every 12 hours. The key is to find a doctor who understands your issues and that is willing to prescribe pain relief that is high enough to keep your pain under control. If I didn't take these ( and my other prescribed meds ) I would be bedbound. So hang in there and try to find a sympathetic doc/gp..... ## I am very glad that you're doing so well and have found a doctor and medication to help you. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsi...

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Hi, I am a 41 year old male suffering from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease and a Bulging Disc in my lower back. My pain is constant with little or no relief. My pain management doctor has me on Hydromorph Contin 12mg twice a day and Percocet 5/325mg for breakthrough pain. My question is what can I ask him to prescribe me for better pain relief. My pain got so bad about a week before Christmas I resorted to using a push pin, the type for hanging posters on the wall to scratch my arm to defer my pain from my back. I called his office and talked to his nurse to tell her how bad my pain was getting. I broke down crying on the phone, my pain was a 9 out of 10 for that previous week. Usually my pain is a constant 6 out of 10. ## Have you tried something such as straight Oxyc...

4 REPLIES Filed under Percocet

I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, inflammatory arthritis, and bulging discs in my back. So far the doctors haven’t been able to do much to help with the various treatments that they are having me undergo. I had a medial branch block done last week, which is basically going in and numbing your nerves and it is supposed to make your pain go away for about six hours, if it works they go in and fry the nerve endings in the same area. Problem is since the initial procedure my pain went from a normal 5 to 6 to a regular 7 to 8 and that is if I don’t do anything… at all. My regular doctor was prescribing Norco 5/325 for me but now that I am “associated†with the pain center, she would like me to see them...

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Does anyone else get pain relief from clonazepam? It doesn't make me relaxed or sleepy; it just relieves pain better than any NSAID. I was prescribed it for chronic daily headache several years ago. Now I still have lower back achiness from a herniated disc surgery last Dec. If I don't take the clonazepam, my back achiness worsens, as well as my headache. I don't feel relaxed, sleepy, high or anything else. Just pain relief. Does anybody have any idea why I seem to get a different reaction than everybody else? ## There are a few possible reasons that you may be experiencing this. One could be due your not taking it sometimes, doing that may cause a rebound effect, which would make your headache and pain worse, it's kind of a mild withdrawal symptom. Another could be due ...

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I've been in several car accidents,the last one was 5 years ago I broke both ankles have screws i& plate in left ankle & the right one they had to piece it together, I cant take hurting like this & methadone is the pain meds. I've took that does help,I've took many others but never gave as much relief as methadone 10 mg 3× a day

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I am currently on 4 30mg oxycodone ir a day and 2 2mg dillaudid a day. I've had 2 major surgeries and I'm I'm only 24 and day in day out in extreme constant pain. My question is would switching to OxyContin the new formula be as effective? Does it have the same euphoria or is it less effective than what I'm on? If anybody can help me out with that I would appreciate it. ## One thing I can say right off the bat is that Oxycontin is an extended release formula of Oxycodone. Some people say that it's not quite as potent as its immediate-release counterpart, but offers much longer relief in return. I do think though, that you'd have be your own best judge when it comes to that, since everyone is different. The thread linked below seems to have good information compar...

11 REPLIES Filed under Oxycodone

Any advise on what & how to work with a Pain Maganagement Specialist?? My first vist ever is on Monday. The ER gave me the Hydro-Aceaphetamine 325 and has not done anything, zero, zilch for pain. Crying while trying to fall asleep & while trying to get up in the morning is wearing me thin. I need advise. Please.... ## The pain management specialist will really know how to help you, you won't have to come up with any medications to suggest. They'll know what's successful at treating the pain you are suffering from and how best to work with you to help you. That's why they're considered specialists. Learn more pain management details here. In most cases, it requires a long acting time released medications, such as Oxycontin and a regular or instant release such...

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I have taken Indomethacine for chronic inflammation (possible spondylitis) for 3 weeks and it seemed to make the pain worse than while taking Advil. I switched to Meloxicam and have been taking it for a week. Again, no relief and perhaps it's even worse! Is it possible for these drugs to worsen the pain? How long does it generally take to get relief while taking these meds? ## Unfortunately, some people do experience the opposite of the intended effects from any given medication. It could be that you may need to explore other treatment options. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Have you only tried NSAIDs, so far?

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From 2009 thru 2012 I was prescribed methadone and roxicodone for chronic back pain. Which was very effective. The clinic closed down and I've found it difficult to find a doctor who will prescribe methadone. My current doc gives me five 30mg roxicodone a day but I don't get the pain relief I had when taking methadone and the occasional roxicodone for breakthrough pain. Can anyone reccomend a pain doctor in the Nashville area that prescribes methadone and roxicodone for pain control? ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. However, there is no listing of doctors according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. The only thing you can do is see a doctor and discuss your treatment options with them. Many won't want to pre...

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I was put on suboxone almost a year ago because a new pain doctor told me if I didn't switch to it then he couldn't help me. It was the scariest thing I've ever done but I did it. For the first 3 months I hated it. I had horrible insomnia and nausea. Then I go back to the NE pain center and my new pain doc no longer works there!!??? They set me up with another pain doctor but everyone everywhere assumes I got put on suboxone because I was an addict. Anyway I got through it and within a few more weeks, I only felt 100% complete pain relief and was full of energy! I lost 60 pounds! Out was great. Now nearly 6 months later it's like the opposite. I'm not taking it regularly cause it's no longer making my pain go away and my depression is completely out of control. T...

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Many people that are being turned away from opioids (and maybe other drugs) are refused based on the requirement that the prescribers check this database. For more information this is a Wired.com article. PLEASE read, ask you doctor if this is a negative report. ## This database isn't new, it has been around for quite awhile, and was put in place to help prevent opiate abuse, and doctor shopping. Doctors can check the database to see if someone is having the same medications prescribed elsewhere, if they've been caught doing so, are known for abusing medications, or are just a patient in need of pain relief. This site provides more details on what it is, and how/why it's used; NarxCare Database This is why I usually warn people that ask about not trying to get multiple dupli...

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