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Feeling at my wits end with Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
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Question for members I am taking 3 percocets daily - 10/325 prescribed by pain doctor. I take it as directed and at times less than 3. I know opiods can cause issues with other organs in the body. When I question my use I then go out for the day, shopping, etc and the pain in my feet, legs and back is unbearable and I take the pain relief. I am diagnosed with neuropathy, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, numerous back problems and osteo arthritis. Is any one else taking that much of an opiate on a daily basis.
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No because my doctor won’t prescribe anything that gabapentin and that’s it
@summertime4 I am 77 now with fibromyalgia , 2 fractures in back, neuropathy , osteoarthritis I have been on Tramadol since 05 without any issues it is the only thing that helps with the pain when severe otherwise I take a liquid Advil. Dr. has me on Gabapentin for neuropathy Meloxican for arthritis I was on Percocet but it did nothing for me . I hope you find something that helps you. It is a trial and error for a lot of things fibro especially. For the burning nerves in thighs I just apply a cool washcloth that helps or ice for awhile.
I hear you sister! I have pretty much the same things you do and have been struggling with managing everything since Vioxx went off the market. Currently I am taking Lyrica 50mg once daily, Voltaren 100mg SR once daily, Norco 5/325 1/2 pill at night, and 2 Chlortrimeton at night.
The combo just allows me to be on my feet a for a few minutes and walk about 50 feet without pain. I also get regular injections into my lower back and neck for the osteoarthritis.
As long as you are not escalating, and the pain meds keep you functional, do what you gotta do.
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I take percocet four times a day, sometimes just three. I have excruciating burning pain from PN, along with neuropathy feet, legs, arm, I have neurogenic bowel & bladder, from spinal injury, and constant back pain. Just getting over from a fall breaking my foot & hip. Surgery to rebuild hip
with rods, shunt, wires. In rehab two months, now will never walk right on leg, pain always.
I take my percocet without guilt! I hope you can do the same! Good Luck!