Chronic Pain

Does anyone here have chronic muscle ache/pain, especially in legs? And have taken Lyrica for that pain? ## Lyrica will only help with some types of nerve pain. It is an anticonvulsant that works on the synapses and neural pathways in the brain. Thus, it really depends on what is causing such pain. If it is due to some muscular condition and not nerve damage, then it may not help. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, mood swings and weight gain. Did your doctor prescribe this? ## Yes, was given samples to try but had to stop using b/c of side effects, i.e. dizzy, nerves. ## Yes

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Hi, i have been reading through this site for a while and i found that a lot of people are having troubles because of FDA regulations for pain meds. Doctors are not willing to prescribe pain meds, even if you are a proved chronic pain patient. Having medical records is not a warranty neither to get a prescription for your medication so, what in the earth is people going to do? should people just die or be in pain forever. Some people may find a way to be out of pain without pain meds, but what about the others who dont. i think government should do anything else but putting restrictions and regulations. Please i would like those in pain to share your opinion with me. {edited for privacy}. i will gladdly take your solicition. God Bless America! ## I have been in mmt for 9 yrs. I'm wa...

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Id like to hear what other people are taking for chronic, acute, progessive pain. My doc wont write for oxycontin / he writes for compounded vicodin up to and over 100mg / yes 100mg compounded locally. I would like to know if any one else is getting compounded hydrocodone ## Is Opama ER 20 mg better for chronic pain than Oxycotin? ## What is compounded vicodin? It doesn't have 100 hydro does it? Can you tell me about it? Thanks! ## I have had chronic arthritis(osteo and other)for 40 yrs.I have tried everything,the best is MSContin 30mg(morphine)2 or 3 times a day,I used to take 4,but was impacted bad.On 3 with senna S(light laxative)I use a hot water enema to avoid straining!No alcohal or street drugs,smoking and I go to church every sunday(christian) You will always have pain,but i...

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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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What is better for nerve pain - Neurontin or Lyrica? I had surgery in both knees and an injection in my back. I also have osteoarthritis. ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? They have both been shown to be effective for some people, but the only way to see which one helps you is by trying one. They are both classified by the FDA as anticonvulsants that are approved to treat nerve pain and some mood disorders. Their typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Which one has your doctor recommended? ## Hi, Brenda; it may have taken me a while to come across your post but pregabalin (patent brand Pfizer LYRICA) is over twice the potency of gabapentin (Pfizer NEURONTIN). I personally can take neither - I was prescribed and titrated up to the m...

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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!!!

I have spinal fusions due to fractures,"failed back syndrome " and deal with pain most of the time. My beloved Dr.a specialist is retiring and it is like losing a family member. Because my primary care physician and hospital turned their backs on me for pain control. I currently use suboxone for pain control and cannot find another Doctor.

Hello my name is Kelly I suffer from chronic pain of arthritis forming around fusions in my neck and my Lumbar and rods and my tibula and fibula I have recently tried Fentanyl patches which seems the makeup of this drug seems to work very well and my pain is at an all-time low in the first time in 10 years however I'm in Florida and I can't be in the sun it seems I can't go out on the boat and do the things that not having pain is allowing me to do now does it come in pill form can I have another question about the fentanyl patch can I take a bath with it it seems I'm being limited what I can do with this fentanyl patch and it's quite annoying to do with his patch I appreciate your comments thank you so much ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? I am very sorry about the iss...

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Hey guys, I've been on oxycontin 80's for 10 years, and the new ops reall suck, but instead of trying all these ways to break them down, try this, I promise on own life it works. Simply cut it into 4 or 5 pieces, take them on an empty stomach, and in 20 minutes you are pain free and aggravation free, and you havnt screwed up all your pills trying to find a way to do them. Sure it takes a little longer to get fully into your system like the instant from banging, but hey if youve been without for days and your sick whats another 15 minutes to wait ? The smaller the pieces the quicker it gets into your blood stream, and empty stomach cuts the time in half again. Trust me it works!! If it didnt I'd have put a gun to my head this morning, My script was filled with ops again this ...

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I am truly concerned about all of the people who are chronic pain sufferers who are unable to find satisfactory treatment. Several years ago, after 20 years of taking all of the usual pain meds, I stumbled across the "Spinal Chord Stimulator" and the "Morphine Pain Pump". I have had a pain pump over a year now and it has truly changed my life. Of course, like every new pain treatment, they were only used on cancer patients, etc. But they are being used now for chronic pain sufferers who have a definable, (diagnosed by reputable Dr's) untreatable pain source. The company that manufactures these products is MEDTRONICS. I promise you I do not work for them and I am not being compensated for this. I just know what it is like to suffer debilitating pain. I also understand...

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Does a small light green tablet with break line for 1/2 a dose imprinted A 214 help treat chronic pain? ## I have been looking for information regarding the connection with ptsd and chronic pain. I have been diagnosed with ptsd from a a car wreck that occured in march of 09. I substained several injuries. To mention four fractured ribs, a fractured collar bone and a possible fractured neck. I understand that I have had time for my injuries to heal but I am still experiencing severe pain, even in parts of my body that werent injured during the wreck. I have been told two totally opposite things about this. One is that I must have a severe/chronic injury such as spinal damage to experience chronic pain with ptsd. The other thing I have been told is that with ptsd you do not have to experi...

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I have major back issues, mi have no insurance, so I can't afford the MRI I need. My DR has prescribed me percocets 10/325 every 4-6 hours along with flexeril 10mgs 1 or 2/day, my DR has recently prescribed 300mgs a day of neurontin and 500mgs of naproxen 2x's/day. None of it helps. Does anybody have any suggestions I could take to my DR of what could help. I'm in constant pain, can hardly sleep and the muscle spasms occurring more often elevating my pain level. Any suggestions would be of great help, thanks everybody! ***Also I have always had a high tolerance for any medications, which my dr does know about. I just need some advice and help and this site seems to have good people that have actual good advice. ## The Flexeril is really a very mild muscle relaxant, so you mi...

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I was wondering if any of you have tried Cbd oil for chronic pain and if so, did it help and at what dose? And how are you using it? ## Best pain reliever ever. However one needs to take the one containing the thc or it doesn't work. I've been in chronic pain for years, rheumatoid arthritic, cancer and bone, muscle, nerve pain and nothing ever worked till I came across the thc dominant cbd oil. Hope this helps

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I live in Cincinnati, Ohio does anyone know of a pain clinic that will prescribe Subutex for chronic pain? I have chronic pancreatitis and stage 3 kidney disease. Or a private doctor who will prescribe. Would love to find a doctor who isn't afraid to prescribe this medication also a very good doctor who actually listens and cares. Willing to travel within reason. ## Dr Machret or Dr Fallot. Both in Springfield Oh. I currently go for chronic back pain. You will have to have MRI though.

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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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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...

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i cant hardly walkand i have to pull myself up to stand up and my left leg hurts so bad all the way down and it hurts if i lay down sit down stand or walk! i need help withus pain so bad and i have medicaid! please helpnme! ## Hello, Tara! How are you doing? Sorry about the pain you're in. Do you currently have a PCP that could refer you to someone? That would most likely be the easiest way to get the help you need. Otherwise, it's hard for people to suggest doctors or clinics, since you didn't post your location. Can you please post back with more details, such as your general area? Thanks!

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I would like to know about the doses of nivalin used for treatment of chronic muscle and back pain (i.e. degenerative discs or pinched nerves like cialtagia / sciatica)? ## I know that in Cuba one patient that was tried with Nivalin for cialtagia pain that does not respond to other treatments. I cannot contact the patient and doctor that prescribed Nivalin inyection subcutaneous for two months and the pain gone for ever. I suffer cialtagia and lumbagia and cannot use drugs for problems with my stomach. I need to know the dosis recomended. I am in Florida. My doctor does not have information.

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I've been on oxycontin 80s for yrs. A new pain mgmt doctor says I'm taking too much and has also refused to prescribe ativan 1mg 2 per day. I have been on a rollercoaster ride with meds being changed. I was given Zanaflex and Topamaze. Will these meds help me? Oxycontin dropped from 160mg 2xday, to 1 tab 3xday, no anxiety meds. Also changed Soma to Zanaflex. I didn't sleep much before this change, now not more than 2hrs a day. HELP!! A lot of yrs. of pain. I can't work anymore. I've raised a family, been a wife, raised Foster Children (My Children too). I love them all. I'm now a GrandMother that hasn't been there for her Grandbabies. I realize that I am new to this site so please understand that I don't usually complain about what I face in life. But her...

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I live in Jasper, Alabama and have been on methadone for 15 years. It's the only thing that's helped during my chemo or when my ruptured disc are bothering me. The doctor I had just up and left and left all his patients hunting a new doctor. Does anyone know a doctor in or around Jasper or Birmingham that I can see that writes Methadone? ## Really, your best bet is to see a new doctor and make sure they get your medical records, so they can speak for themselves. Asking a doctor to prescribe a specific medication is often seen as being drug seeking behavior. Does anyone else have any suggestions to offer? ## Yeah, I'd definitely move from the deep South as fast as possible. Sorry about the comment Florida sounds like your closest bet to find an outpatient treatment center for...

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