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Multiple pain sufferer
What to do to help with pain when you suffer from fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, and arthritis? How to switch from opiates to other safer treatments? Help. At the end of my rope. Would appreciate any suggestions.
There are non-opiate pain medications you can switch to. Wean yourself slowly off opiates and with a doctors supervision.
If you can muster the energy- physical activity could help with your chronic pain. See a physician first but gaining flexibility and strength can help to some degree.
If you can muster the energy- physical activity could help with your chronic pain. See a physician first but gaining flexibility and strength can help to some degree.
Hello,
Welcome to our Pain Management Forum at MedHelp. I'm glad you found us and took the time to post your question and concern.
I must address your statement regarding "safer treatments". Opiates are safe when used as directed. There is absolutely no research that suggest otherwise. I don't want our members that require opiate therapy to believe what they must do to function - is not safe.
That said - it is a real pain to deal with most PMPs, Pharmacists and the unjust Stigma that the media and general public has unduly placed upon us. Any one that jumps through all the hoops that we must to obtain opiate therapy has true pain - why on earth would anyone want to go through what we do? If your desire to end opiate therapy is based on the above - I get it!
Some ppl are able to have effective pain management through measures that do not include opiate therapy. I applaud those fortunate ppl. Sadly I am not one of them.
I don't know what you methods or treatments you have tried. Pain Management Physicians (PMP) that advertise their services as "International Pain Management" are the Physicians you are seeking. They treat pain through multiple measures that do not include opiates as a general rule.
Lyrica - which I just discussed in another post today - is often used to effectively to treat Fibromyalgia. It is not an opiate. It is however a lower Scheduled Medication. It's not viewed as a no-no like the opiates.
I also suggest you consult a Rheumatologist - if you haven't already. They know best the treatments, including NSAIDs that are directed at Arthritis.
Spinal Stenosis is a very painful condition that as it progresses often requires surgical intervention. Again a PMP that specializes in Interventional Medicine should be able to guide you. RFAs or Steroidal Injections may be beneficial. Only a medical professional can determine what's best in your situation.
I hope I've addressed your concerns. If I missed the mark please clarify and I'll try again. I wish you the very best in your search. I think most of us would give our right leg to be free of opiate therapy.
Please let us know how you are doing. We learn together.
Take Care,
~Tuck
Welcome to our Pain Management Forum at MedHelp. I'm glad you found us and took the time to post your question and concern.
I must address your statement regarding "safer treatments". Opiates are safe when used as directed. There is absolutely no research that suggest otherwise. I don't want our members that require opiate therapy to believe what they must do to function - is not safe.
That said - it is a real pain to deal with most PMPs, Pharmacists and the unjust Stigma that the media and general public has unduly placed upon us. Any one that jumps through all the hoops that we must to obtain opiate therapy has true pain - why on earth would anyone want to go through what we do? If your desire to end opiate therapy is based on the above - I get it!
Some ppl are able to have effective pain management through measures that do not include opiate therapy. I applaud those fortunate ppl. Sadly I am not one of them.
I don't know what you methods or treatments you have tried. Pain Management Physicians (PMP) that advertise their services as "International Pain Management" are the Physicians you are seeking. They treat pain through multiple measures that do not include opiates as a general rule.
Lyrica - which I just discussed in another post today - is often used to effectively to treat Fibromyalgia. It is not an opiate. It is however a lower Scheduled Medication. It's not viewed as a no-no like the opiates.
I also suggest you consult a Rheumatologist - if you haven't already. They know best the treatments, including NSAIDs that are directed at Arthritis.
Spinal Stenosis is a very painful condition that as it progresses often requires surgical intervention. Again a PMP that specializes in Interventional Medicine should be able to guide you. RFAs or Steroidal Injections may be beneficial. Only a medical professional can determine what's best in your situation.
I hope I've addressed your concerns. If I missed the mark please clarify and I'll try again. I wish you the very best in your search. I think most of us would give our right leg to be free of opiate therapy.
Please let us know how you are doing. We learn together.
Take Care,
~Tuck
Hi nocolasa32. :)
I'm happy you've found our PM ( Pain Management ) Forum here on MH (MedHelp).
I sorry you have so many issues going on, most of us here fully understand what you are going thru with your daily battle with CP (Chronic Pain). It's definitely a daily challenge.
May I ask how old you are and how long you've been on your medications? I noticed on another post of yours you were having a problem with itching? If this is correct, you should IMMEDIATELY call your PM ( Pain Management ) Doctor and advise them of this. Is Oxycodone a new medicine for you? What strength are you taking? The very best thing you can do is to let your PM Doctor know that you want to get off of your meds and he will be able to help you and can probably offer you different options (other than opioids) to help control your pain. That way IF whatever you try doesn't work as well as you'd like then you'd still have options to try other meds should you so desire in the future. The ONLY reason I suggest doing it in this way is because it's the safest way for you to stop your Oxycodone with the least amount of discomfort (hopefully). :)
I wish you the very best and look forward to your updates. ......... Sherry :)
I'm happy you've found our PM ( Pain Management ) Forum here on MH (MedHelp).
I sorry you have so many issues going on, most of us here fully understand what you are going thru with your daily battle with CP (Chronic Pain). It's definitely a daily challenge.
May I ask how old you are and how long you've been on your medications? I noticed on another post of yours you were having a problem with itching? If this is correct, you should IMMEDIATELY call your PM ( Pain Management ) Doctor and advise them of this. Is Oxycodone a new medicine for you? What strength are you taking? The very best thing you can do is to let your PM Doctor know that you want to get off of your meds and he will be able to help you and can probably offer you different options (other than opioids) to help control your pain. That way IF whatever you try doesn't work as well as you'd like then you'd still have options to try other meds should you so desire in the future. The ONLY reason I suggest doing it in this way is because it's the safest way for you to stop your Oxycodone with the least amount of discomfort (hopefully). :)
I wish you the very best and look forward to your updates. ......... Sherry :)
Many of us here have multiple pain conditions and we all use various treatment modalities to manage our pain. What have you tried so far? What kind of doctor do you see? How long have you been battling chronic pain?
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