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Pain Relievers Inaffective

Posted by shirk @shirk, Feb 13, 2023

I had a total knee replacement 2 weeks ago. No matter what I have been given for pain relief is not affective—-from initial pain pump, Hydromorphone, oxycodone,lidocaine patches and Tylenol. Has anyone else had this experience and if so was it resolved ??

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shirk | @shirk | Feb 17, 2023
In reply to @chochosana "I too cannot take any NSAIDS. This is made the last 15 years very difficult and..." + (show)
@chochosana

I too cannot take any NSAIDS. This is made the last 15 years very difficult and the overuse of prednisone has caused me to now have myopathy and still no NSAIDS so pain is an all day all night reality and pretty soon i will not be able to use my legs. I sympathize with you and I have no answers except find someone you can be honest with and ask them if they will listen to you so that you know someone understands how you feel. Perhaps a fentanyl patch - I don’t know if you’ve tried that yet - maybe that would help.
Good luck in know someone understands and is with you and cares

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Thank you. My heart goes out to you.

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shirk | @shirk | Feb 17, 2023
In reply to @chochosana "I’ve been on Cymbalta for years for my back and it does help. The doctor says..." + (show)
@chochosana

I’ve been on Cymbalta for years for my back and it does help. The doctor says I should not get off of it. Lately, they’ve increased my gabapentin for my neuropathy and that also helped a little bit. They said they have a lot of leeway with that because it’s not a narcotic. gabapentin might be one thing that can help. It’s been suggested that I try marijuana and I haven’t so maybe that’s my next step. Thank you so much for reminding me. I wish you well. There are so many people with all these auto immune diseases and we look OK but we’re always in pain, so my thoughts are with you.

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Gabapentin is not an option as I retain fluid and end up having legs like elephants. But thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully my pain will subside with the healing of my total knee replacement but it sounds as though yours may continue. Bless you.

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luvpsu10 | @luvpsu10 | Feb 18, 2023
In reply to @chochosana "I’ve been on Cymbalta for years for my back and it does help. The doctor says..." + (show)
@chochosana

I’ve been on Cymbalta for years for my back and it does help. The doctor says I should not get off of it. Lately, they’ve increased my gabapentin for my neuropathy and that also helped a little bit. They said they have a lot of leeway with that because it’s not a narcotic. gabapentin might be one thing that can help. It’s been suggested that I try marijuana and I haven’t so maybe that’s my next step. Thank you so much for reminding me. I wish you well. There are so many people with all these auto immune diseases and we look OK but we’re always in pain, so my thoughts are with you.

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Thanks so much for responding! It is a constant struggle to find balance of activity and rest. With the medical marijuana, I take a 2.5 mg capsule of CBD/THC daily. After trying tinctures and oil based capsules, the capsule I take is a Nano capsule (water based) as I am unable to tolerate anything oil based. The capsules last about 6-8 hours. I am also going to try Robaxin for the overall body stiffness and nerve pain. Good luck! Wishing you all the best.

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chochosana | @chochosana | Feb 18, 2023
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@luvpsu10

Thanks so much for responding! It is a constant struggle to find balance of activity and rest. With the medical marijuana, I take a 2.5 mg capsule of CBD/THC daily. After trying tinctures and oil based capsules, the capsule I take is a Nano capsule (water based) as I am unable to tolerate anything oil based. The capsules last about 6-8 hours. I am also going to try Robaxin for the overall body stiffness and nerve pain. Good luck! Wishing you all the best.

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Thank you for your reply. I will try that as soon as I can get it. Thank you for your reply. I will try that as soon as I can get it which won’t be too long. I don’t think that gives me an idea of what to start with if I’m going to make that effort. Good luck with your pain and medication’s.

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jazzy155 | @jazzy155 | Feb 21, 2023

I am 6 weeks post TKR. The meds help only to take the edge off. I hear the first 6 weeks are the wost. Good luck to all of us! We have to stay strong as can.

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