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Pain medication changes due to regulations
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@kjoed53 I asked about LDN but was told I wasn't a good candidate for it since I don't have the conditions it's listed for.
I have to take Hydrocodone 10:325 as needed. I'm emphasizing the last part. I don't get any "buzz" from it except pain relief.
I have stuff with my tendons, a failed TKR which I had a PNS put in after four years of that and it has helped a lot.
I can get awful headaches but it's mainly things that are from being hyper mobile. Torn ligaments, tendons and arthritis but at least it's "only" osteo, not rheumatoid.
I do PT for these but it can be a question of having a terrible day to having a decent or good one where you can function. Plus PT takes time if you're about to catch a train.
I am still trying to find other solutions, not because I'm afraid of addiction, but it's a hassle to get from some doctors even post op!
I try not to take it since I don't want to build up a tolerance to it though.
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LDN is being used off label for any of the chronic pain and autoimmune conditions it's prescribed for, but you can't take LDN if you're also taking hydrocodone. Naltrexone (in much higher doses of 50mg or more) is only FDA approved and used in opioid and alcohol addiction. I'm taking 3mg LDN for PMR and the only reason I knew about it before discussing with my rheumatologist was because someone in the Mayo clinic community mentioned it in a comment. My rheumatologist knew about it, and it's potential uses, but he was very surprised that I had heard of it.