yes - my suggestion is to find pain management doctors or primary care doctors who understand what pathways the pain drugs work on in order to find the one that works best for you. I was very very lucky I had a doctor in 2007 who was about ME and MY PAIN and said "don't worry, we'll find the right pain reliever for YOUR pain." Since then I have realized it wasn't just pain medicine (controlled substances) which have a variety of pathways, so it has to be clear what pain is being addressed, but also sleep meds, muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety, and neuropathy meds - they ALL behave differently within each category. Have to have doctors WILLING to work with you. Kiss a lot of frogs to get to the prince. Also important - is that I do my homework and come prepared. My doc said I do a really great job that way at our last visit. It makes it easier for her to prescribe. It's a long journey with chronic medical issues. When you don't feel a medication is working, you need to report it. Absolutely. Even if it is a controlled substance. I noticed that years back when prices went up. Seems like the Percocet was smaller - as if the water was removed to make it lighter for shipment - don't know if that was true, but the pills were less effective. CVS changed manufacturers for me. It helped. I don't know if they can do that anymore. All this "contracted" pricing sh** is leading to inferior products. Yes, we MUST speak out or we will get inferior products. I am lactose intolerantant. All the cheap generic drugs are using lactose, I have noticed. There is no more accommodation. "Do No Harm" fell out of their medical vocabulary.
My dr had prescribed Fentanyl patches and then I was allowed 2-3 Vicodin for break-thru pain. I started on 12.5mcg of Fentanyl patch that i changed every 3 days and 3 years later my dosage was 75mcg patched every 2 days. My dr had to keep increasing the dosage. He explained to me that it's a vicious cycle. Pain, then take pain meds, then they become less effective so more pain, increase dosage, etc. I did finally go down on patch and then totally stopped. No pain meds since 2019. I learned healthy ways for me to deal with the pain. It's not for everyone but for me, it's the best option.
I tried gradually reducing the amount of Tramadol I was taking. It was going okay for a few days…and then the pain ramped up to the point where I had to go back to the previous amount. Is that a typical withdrawal symptom? And, how do you get past it?
I tried gradually reducing the amount of Tramadol I was taking. It was going okay for a few days…and then the pain ramped up to the point where I had to go back to the previous amount. Is that a typical withdrawal symptom? And, how do you get past it?
Yes for me the pain was bad and so was the withdrawal. My brain had to learn how to receive pain messages and I had to figure out how to deal with pain. I will say my pain has lessened for most of the time, altho I do have my bad days. It was hell going thru withdrawal as I was physically ill AND I hurt. It was tough for about 2 weeks then it became more bearable. I was not aware that it was dangerous for me to go off Fentanyl without medical supervision. So make sure you talk it over with your medical team.
I also had a plan to deal with the pain....imagery and music. I also started the AIP diet.....autoimmune protocol diet. I had so much to change but in the end, it's been worth it.
I have severe degenerative disc disease and have had over twenty surgeries in the last 15 years. I have chronic back pain. I have been on Morphine for 10 years to manage my pain and I have Percocet for when the pain breaks out more severe. I can say there is no magic bullet, my pain meds make my pain manageable, doesn’t stop it completely. If you feel your meds don’t help, try not taking them and you will see that they do work.
Hi I’ve had DDD now for over 15yrs. I’ve been mostly taking MS Cotten and morphine. I’ve found that this is as good as it gets I’ve tryed everything PT. Stretching
Walking, I can’t run. I have to pace myself not do too much in a day physical but I read a lot. Also migraines neck pain sciatica.
Plus PTSD from sex abuse at 9yrs old till 12yrs old. I’m told to be kind to yourself but I still want to do more and get in trouble moving at all for days. I’m still learning to meditate and be kind.
Being a former pharmacist, I can tell you that we are not supposed to make mistakes while dispensing medications to our patients. Life is not always perfect and pharmacist can make mistakes too.
Being a former pharmacist, I can tell you that we are not supposed to make mistakes while dispensing medications to our patients. Life is not always perfect and pharmacist can make mistakes too.
CHRONIC PAIN has been my life. I have had severe migraines since I was 15, that’s 51 years. I also have PTSD (from sexual assault when I was a child). I was prescribed “LORTAB” when I was in my late 20’s. Then a different low dose opiate and never more than 60 tablets a month ever. I tried every preventative medication, a couple worked for a year then stopped, IV fluids and medication, worked once then 2nd x had chest pain/short of breath. Did get IM shots regularly that allowed me to sleep and took my headache away for days to a week. I even had allowed them to place a neuro-stimulator in the back of my head-activator in my chest, REMOVED. Have only been prescribed Tramadol 50mg 30tabs for the last 15 years and for anxiety lorazepam 1mg 30tabs. NO it doesn’t help my CHRONIC PAIN I still have migraines weekly, have not been able to get shots in 8 years. Learned how to live with it after 45 years…..
CHRONIC PAIN has been my life. I have had severe migraines since I was 15, that’s 51 years. I also have PTSD (from sexual assault when I was a child). I was prescribed “LORTAB” when I was in my late 20’s. Then a different low dose opiate and never more than 60 tablets a month ever. I tried every preventative medication, a couple worked for a year then stopped, IV fluids and medication, worked once then 2nd x had chest pain/short of breath. Did get IM shots regularly that allowed me to sleep and took my headache away for days to a week. I even had allowed them to place a neuro-stimulator in the back of my head-activator in my chest, REMOVED. Have only been prescribed Tramadol 50mg 30tabs for the last 15 years and for anxiety lorazepam 1mg 30tabs. NO it doesn’t help my CHRONIC PAIN I still have migraines weekly, have not been able to get shots in 8 years. Learned how to live with it after 45 years…..
lorilynn13, (Love the name!) I'm not sure if your primary would do this for you due to the other meds you are on, but, some primary doctors will give you a Toradol injection for a migraine in their office. I personally have not had to do that yet.
I am so sorry you have chronic pain and for the trauma you have had in your life. Bless you. I know it has to be so tiring and wears you down. I am praying for you right now to get some relief.
I too started with migraines at an early age. I do find that I have to switch to a different migraine triptan after a while as they become ineffective. Ubrelvy works great and knocks out a migraine for me in a few minutes. Have you tried that one? It does make me very sleepy....which can be a good thing to sleep off the migraine. A heat pack on my face works better for me and a cold pack on the back of my neck to turn down nausea.
Caffeine, citrates, MSG, lack of sleep, barametric pressure changes & sinus infections/allergies tend to be triggers for me.
Do you think you could handle a massage on a day when you are migraine free? I really think it helps. We all tend to "tense up" when we are in pain and our muscles get tight. A gentle massage can do wonders. Carrying tension in your neck and shoulders can cause a migraine as well.
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yes - my suggestion is to find pain management doctors or primary care doctors who understand what pathways the pain drugs work on in order to find the one that works best for you. I was very very lucky I had a doctor in 2007 who was about ME and MY PAIN and said "don't worry, we'll find the right pain reliever for YOUR pain." Since then I have realized it wasn't just pain medicine (controlled substances) which have a variety of pathways, so it has to be clear what pain is being addressed, but also sleep meds, muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety, and neuropathy meds - they ALL behave differently within each category. Have to have doctors WILLING to work with you. Kiss a lot of frogs to get to the prince. Also important - is that I do my homework and come prepared. My doc said I do a really great job that way at our last visit. It makes it easier for her to prescribe. It's a long journey with chronic medical issues. When you don't feel a medication is working, you need to report it. Absolutely. Even if it is a controlled substance. I noticed that years back when prices went up. Seems like the Percocet was smaller - as if the water was removed to make it lighter for shipment - don't know if that was true, but the pills were less effective. CVS changed manufacturers for me. It helped. I don't know if they can do that anymore. All this "contracted" pricing sh** is leading to inferior products. Yes, we MUST speak out or we will get inferior products. I am lactose intolerantant. All the cheap generic drugs are using lactose, I have noticed. There is no more accommodation. "Do No Harm" fell out of their medical vocabulary.
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2 ReactionsYes for me the pain was bad and so was the withdrawal. My brain had to learn how to receive pain messages and I had to figure out how to deal with pain. I will say my pain has lessened for most of the time, altho I do have my bad days. It was hell going thru withdrawal as I was physically ill AND I hurt. It was tough for about 2 weeks then it became more bearable. I was not aware that it was dangerous for me to go off Fentanyl without medical supervision. So make sure you talk it over with your medical team.
I also had a plan to deal with the pain....imagery and music. I also started the AIP diet.....autoimmune protocol diet. I had so much to change but in the end, it's been worth it.
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1 ReactionHi I’ve had DDD now for over 15yrs. I’ve been mostly taking MS Cotten and morphine. I’ve found that this is as good as it gets I’ve tryed everything PT. Stretching
Walking, I can’t run. I have to pace myself not do too much in a day physical but I read a lot. Also migraines neck pain sciatica.
Plus PTSD from sex abuse at 9yrs old till 12yrs old. I’m told to be kind to yourself but I still want to do more and get in trouble moving at all for days. I’m still learning to meditate and be kind.
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6 ReactionsBeing a former pharmacist, I can tell you that we are not supposed to make mistakes while dispensing medications to our patients. Life is not always perfect and pharmacist can make mistakes too.
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2 ReactionsYou are so right! We are quick to forgive ourselves but slow to forgive others.
CHRONIC PAIN has been my life. I have had severe migraines since I was 15, that’s 51 years. I also have PTSD (from sexual assault when I was a child). I was prescribed “LORTAB” when I was in my late 20’s. Then a different low dose opiate and never more than 60 tablets a month ever. I tried every preventative medication, a couple worked for a year then stopped, IV fluids and medication, worked once then 2nd x had chest pain/short of breath. Did get IM shots regularly that allowed me to sleep and took my headache away for days to a week. I even had allowed them to place a neuro-stimulator in the back of my head-activator in my chest, REMOVED. Have only been prescribed Tramadol 50mg 30tabs for the last 15 years and for anxiety lorazepam 1mg 30tabs. NO it doesn’t help my CHRONIC PAIN I still have migraines weekly, have not been able to get shots in 8 years. Learned how to live with it after 45 years…..
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1 Reactionlorilynn13, (Love the name!) I'm not sure if your primary would do this for you due to the other meds you are on, but, some primary doctors will give you a Toradol injection for a migraine in their office. I personally have not had to do that yet.
I am so sorry you have chronic pain and for the trauma you have had in your life. Bless you. I know it has to be so tiring and wears you down. I am praying for you right now to get some relief.
I too started with migraines at an early age. I do find that I have to switch to a different migraine triptan after a while as they become ineffective. Ubrelvy works great and knocks out a migraine for me in a few minutes. Have you tried that one? It does make me very sleepy....which can be a good thing to sleep off the migraine. A heat pack on my face works better for me and a cold pack on the back of my neck to turn down nausea.
Caffeine, citrates, MSG, lack of sleep, barametric pressure changes & sinus infections/allergies tend to be triggers for me.
Do you think you could handle a massage on a day when you are migraine free? I really think it helps. We all tend to "tense up" when we are in pain and our muscles get tight. A gentle massage can do wonders. Carrying tension in your neck and shoulders can cause a migraine as well.
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