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01/16/2008 11:15 PM
Mountainman
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I am currently taking MS Contin and Norco for pain relief, I realize medicine affects people differently but does anyone have suggestions on what meds work best for pain?Dizzy

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01/17/2008 05:22 AM  Top
SarcasticPixie
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Unfortunately it's a shot in the dark. Because of varying levels of pain, and individual reactions, it's up to you and you Dr. to find what works for you. Sometimes that can take a while.

I'm sure others can let you know what works for them, but ultimately you have to find what works for you.

Good Luck and God Bless,

Pixie


01/17/2008 05:25 AM  Top
LibraJo
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What is Norco? Don't think I heard of that one & I thought I tried everything.

01/17/2008 05:46 AM  Top
coolmamma
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In my opinion, finding the right meds is a delicate balance. It all depends on your pain tolerance & your doc. I am pretty sensitive to meds so I can't take certain ones I am also learning that meds is only a part of the treatment. I am taking an Adv Pain Management class which teaches deep relaxation & hypnosis. I never thought the hypnosis would work, but apparently it does cuz I fall asleep listening to the cd. Best of luck to you, hoping you find what works best for you.

01/17/2008 07:04 AM  Top
Aquarian211
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Hydrocodone works best for me... but it's not easy to get... i only get about 10 a month.... so I use the darvacet most of the time... and hydro are saved for the really rough times....
Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

01/17/2008 09:07 AM  Top
singingangel

My drs dont believe in using narcs. I have neurontin and zanaflex for pain of fibro. I have a nsaid for pinched nerves and another med for ra. i think you just have to work with your dr to figure out the best way to treat it.

01/17/2008 09:15 AM  Top
desertmom54
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I have tried vicodins but they didnt work well and darvocet is like taking nothing at all, I was on Percocets 10/325 for about 3 years but they stoped working thats why I see the Pain Management Doctor now who put me on Durigisic Patches 25mc and Percocet 10/325 for brk thru pain. My insurance wont pay for the patches so he is going to change that when I go see him on Wednesday. But you will know whats best for you . work it out with your doctor

01/17/2008 09:40 AM  Top
foggy
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Hey Guys; I hope everyones having a reduced pain day today. [Because it never truly goes away].

Anyway I had good results with Tramadol. Those other medications had issues like constipation or making me feel too groggy. And I also take Gabapentin[Neurontin].

I tried the Lyrica but found no better results. So I went back to the Gabapentin, becuse the co-pay was higher on the Lyrica. If I didn't feel any improvement, I certainly wasn't going to spend more money than I had to.

This is a great subject. Maybe we can find out from each other what works and what doesn't. Of course I believe what works for one doesn't work for everone.

Our metabolisms are all different. But who knows maybe somedayW00t

froggyCool

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01/17/2008 09:58 AM  Top
SarcasticPixie
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Right now I am on a Fentynol Patch, Hydrocodone, Gabapentin, Klonopin, and Lexapro. I still have a lot of breakthrough pain but at least I'm not in tears all day everyday anymore. My doc and I tried upping the fentynol to get me off some of the pills (they mess with my tummy) but it made me so horribly sick I couldn't do it. I was so sick I couldn't tell you if it helped with the pain or not.

I am now just in limbo waiting for my Rhumetology appointment, I'm hoping he can give me some answers and some help.

I hope you all have a better day.

Pixie


01/17/2008 10:31 AM  Top
TeainTN
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I take tramadol and on the really bad days i will also take a soma. I saw my doctor yesterday and he is setting me up with a pt who does mysfascial release massage. it has helped me in the past so i'm hopeful it will give me some relief now.
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