Chronic Pain, alternative Treatment

@mamacita
Thank you so very much!
Ronnie

Amen! I've been a "chronic pain patient" for just over 15 years and I can honestly say that I have never taken any medications that made me high or made me want to take more cuz they made me "feel good". I had Fentanyl patches and Tramadol. They did a good job of relieving the pain I have. I've been told that if you actually have pain the medications do what they are supposed to. If you don't have pain and are taking them as a recreational drug then it makes you feel high and works differently.

I have suffered for over 40 years with fibromyalgia. Pain medication is becoming harder to receive prescriptions for from doctors who are worried about the DEA, etc. I have just read about Kratom. Does anyone have any experience with this supplement? I'd like to find something that eases forty-years worth of pain. Thank you.

Hi @mstejt -- welcome to Connect. There is another active discussion where kratom is mentioned for relieving pain and your post will receive more visibility. I'm tagging our moderator @ethanmcconkey to see if we should move your post to the following discussion where you will meet @cipaul, @danybegood1, @allisonsnow, @dawn_giacabazi, @grandmar, and other members.

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-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-pain-alternative-treatment/

Have you tried any other alternative treatments or therapy to help with the pain?

Hi @mstejt I wanted to join @johnbishop in welcoming you to Connect. You may have noticed I moved your post to the discussion John suggested so that you can talk to others who have discussed alternative treatments.

I wanted to repeat John's question in asking if you have tried any other alternative treatments or therapy to help with the pain?

I have never heard of it. What is it?

Hello @my4kids2019 -- welcome to Connect. Here's what the National Institute of Drug Abuse has to say about Kratom.
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/kratom
Are able to share your diagnosis or symptoms and what helps you?

I agree with Paul. I take a small amount 2 x daily. It helps the worst of my spinal pain some. Worth investigating! Lots of info and support groups on the net.regarding kratom.

Has anyone ever been treated by a Physiatrist? They treat chronic pain, rheumatology, spine and brain injuries and more. They don’t preform surgery. They do pain management and other rebab treatments.

Anyone who wants to know more about Kratom should watch "A leaf of faith" on Netflix.