Non - Drug Pain Relief

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I have tapered off 100mcg plus 100 mg Kapanol plus Ordine. I got down to about 7mg morphine a day but the pain got so bad I had to go back on 20 mg Kapanol / day.
Does any one know of an alternative way of relieving pain without opiates and drugs please? I have started investigating neuroplasticity and pain and have asked my GP about intrathecal pumps which deliver pain medication directly into the damaged area of the spine. If I keep using Kapanol my tolerance will increase rapidly and I will finish up in the same mess as I used to be due to addiction and CNS changes

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Have you considered trying other medications that aren't so habit forming?

There are several available, including Gabapentin and Pregabalin, both are anticonvulsants that have been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain.

The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight gain.

It's an idea you could discuss with your doctor.

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

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Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I have tried these and have got pregablin down to 25 mg /day. They make me very slow and sleepy. I have heard of others having trouble coming off these also. They did little for my pain at 300mg twice daily.

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