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@harleymama Im sorry to say but most Dr,s dont know how to help us with pain we have to invent things for ourselves Here are some things I use for pain back and elsewhere Tens unit for muscle relaxer ,heating pad Epsom salts soak ,hot shower, ice pain creams,pain patch ,Lidocane gel or rollon maybe you have used these but just my suggestions .I do use Tramadol at night .Find a Dr that will perscribe for you I also have back injections also at times

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I have tried all of the above and use them. Sometimes I wonder why I continue to use them since they don't work but I keep after it. I've lost count of how many injections I've received over the last few years. I cannot find a doctor to prescribe anything for pain although I do get Baclofen for muscle spasms. They will prescribe other medications like an antidepressant, Neurontin, Lyrica, etc. but they have all given me terrible side effects from migraines to vertigo. I just don't tolerate many medications. I did use Tramadol for a bit. It was enough to take the edge off and get me through my work day but when they wouldn't renew that, I had to quit my job. I think the CDC and Joint Commission has intimidated the medical community over pain medications, to the point that it has had a negative impact on patients.

Some very good options for pain control, @lioness.