Thank you for your kindness and encouraging words.. I have a follow up app. on Feb. 9
to report any change or whatever. As of yet Im not sure if I can really tell a difference, but I have been much more active, as the work around here has piled up! I don't know if my pcp can give me meds I hadn't really asked her. She just told me to go there to PMP for the Injections...
Really I think Its the same, I just hope I will be able to tell once the injection has time to get where it needs and do its magic. I dont like taking medications but pain isn't something I handle well with 2 young boys aged 3 and 10. We are an active family. Seem like Im siting out more and more. EHH
Now about this Relafen, its terrible.. makes my stomach hurt even when i take it with food. but im sure when I go back they are going to check my urine for it so I have to take it. Again thanks for the replys
Hi Anige,
I am glad the injections have been effective for you so far. I hope they continue to control your pain.
Relafen is a NSAID. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It is not a narcotic. It can cause serious gastrointestinal problems. Be sure you take it as directed. It should not be taken on an empty stomach.
I am sorry you have felt so scrutenized. I know that in some states you have no choice but to see a PMP for pain medications. In my state it is the PCP that prescribes pain medications. I don't know if I could handle the scrutiny of a PM Clinic. I do not handle being treated with suspicion very well.
I am sorry this has been your experience. If these injections do not succeed in eliminating the majority of your pain what is the PMP plan of action? Does this mean that he will refuse to prescribe any further pain medications regardless of the final outcome? These are questions I would submit to my PMP.
Good luck to you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. I will look forward to your updates. Tuck
i am not sure why you are getting the injections.. i have severe back problems , 4 hernaited disc and go to pain dr.. i get back injections twice a year every 6 months, they really help with the pain in my leg, but he still has me ona regime of pain meds. so i am not sure of the med they put you on , i am sure someone will be able to answere your question.. good luck and god bless