I have been suffering a severe pain crises for three days I'm hoping I won't have it tomorrow. Stress and other things maybe. I'm on fentynle patches and Tylenol 4 Meloxacam Effexor and. A new neurologic I missed my epidural appointment. I have a big bag of ice around my neck. It's my cervical disc desease I wish I could sleep more. I sleep at night because of the trozaldol I'm on. It's just good to have somewhere to go. When I feel better I would love to talk to Joe
@miemieux, I've had pain for five years and my prognosis is poor that I'll ever be free of pain. I've had two fusions of my neck and still have arm, shoulder, and scapular pain. I've had numerous injections that help for a few hours, but not long term. I take 900mg of gabepentin and a total of 45 mg of oxycodone every day. I've tried so many different types of treatment such as ice, PT, TENS, nerve burns, epidural so, steroids, accupuncture, etched. I don't know what else to do. I can't seem to wean down any further on the oxy, 15 mg, 3xday is my rock bottom dose. I can't seem to go lower than that. Any suggestions of how to lower my dose. Cutting them in half doesn't work. Or is this an acceptable dose?
Pain flairs are the worst. I have several funny movies that I try to watch small pieces of. I cant hang in there for long, but when I do I get a few laughs which improves my attitude. Otherwise my attitude would be angry. And......anger makes pain worse!
Chronic pain is complex. I have chronic pain in cervical spine, shoulders and arms. Doc says no surgical fixes. MRI shows several promblems in those regions. Recently cut way back in bydracodone due to constipation. Senna stopped being effective. Went to gastroenterologist and was told dependence on laxatives will cause no harm. What i use now TENS, topicals and the most effective is the large size tiger balm patches. If you have not tried them i suggest you do. Best price found on puritans pride web page. Ibalso take an herbal laxative which works.
Thank you for the information. It may take me awhile to process it all. I have read about different studies in journals and what I understand is that there is not a lot known about how pain works. My original pain was called phantom pain which is difficult to get doctors to treat in the 1970's, but it is more recognized today as valid pain. I also have sciatic nerve pain, but at first I though it was all phantom pain until I recognized the difference between the two. As I got older I gained more different kinds of pain, so now I appreciate pain medicine and I do not like the attempts to prevent us from getting it. 19lin
You are correct in saying there isn't a lot known about chronic pain. I<br />
currently suffer from sciatic pain. It is some of the most excruciating<br />
pain I have ever experienced. Even the first pain specalist I was seeing<br />
did not take me seriously. I now see a very competent pain specalist who<br />
listens. A nerve block helped imensely. You have to be your own advocate<br />
because no one else will. Good luck.<br />
I agree with be your own advocate, a neurologist recommended muscle relaxant and it worked fairly well.<br />
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Sorry to hear that you are in a severe pain crisis @suebreen54. I wish we could do more to help, but know that we're here to listen and commiserate!
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1 Reaction@miemieux, I've had pain for five years and my prognosis is poor that I'll ever be free of pain. I've had two fusions of my neck and still have arm, shoulder, and scapular pain. I've had numerous injections that help for a few hours, but not long term. I take 900mg of gabepentin and a total of 45 mg of oxycodone every day. I've tried so many different types of treatment such as ice, PT, TENS, nerve burns, epidural so, steroids, accupuncture, etched. I don't know what else to do. I can't seem to wean down any further on the oxy, 15 mg, 3xday is my rock bottom dose. I can't seem to go lower than that. Any suggestions of how to lower my dose. Cutting them in half doesn't work. Or is this an acceptable dose?
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2 ReactionsPain flairs are the worst. I have several funny movies that I try to watch small pieces of. I cant hang in there for long, but when I do I get a few laughs which improves my attitude. Otherwise my attitude would be angry. And......anger makes pain worse!
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3 ReactionsHas anyone out there been diagnosed with Central Sensitization?
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1 ReactionNo I have never heard of that what is it?<br />
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1 ReactionChronic pain is complex. I have chronic pain in cervical spine, shoulders and arms. Doc says no surgical fixes. MRI shows several promblems in those regions. Recently cut way back in bydracodone due to constipation. Senna stopped being effective. Went to gastroenterologist and was told dependence on laxatives will cause no harm. What i use now TENS, topicals and the most effective is the large size tiger balm patches. If you have not tried them i suggest you do. Best price found on puritans pride web page. Ibalso take an herbal laxative which works.
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3 ReactionsThank you for the information. It may take me awhile to process it all. I have read about different studies in journals and what I understand is that there is not a lot known about how pain works. My original pain was called phantom pain which is difficult to get doctors to treat in the 1970's, but it is more recognized today as valid pain. I also have sciatic nerve pain, but at first I though it was all phantom pain until I recognized the difference between the two. As I got older I gained more different kinds of pain, so now I appreciate pain medicine and I do not like the attempts to prevent us from getting it. 19lin
You are correct in saying there isn't a lot known about chronic pain. I<br />
currently suffer from sciatic pain. It is some of the most excruciating<br />
pain I have ever experienced. Even the first pain specalist I was seeing<br />
did not take me seriously. I now see a very competent pain specalist who<br />
listens. A nerve block helped imensely. You have to be your own advocate<br />
because no one else will. Good luck.<br />
I agree with be your own advocate, a neurologist recommended muscle relaxant and it worked fairly well.<br />
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