Pain killer alternatives

[broom]

I'm a computer programmer.
I have tendenitis on both forarms,
Ehler Danlos (mild), and a history
of drug addiction.  The drugs
were from age 13-18, and I've been
clean about 20 years (rehab, NA, AA).

I live on Viox for my arms, 50MG a day.
I'm still in a lot of pain, and I can only
code for an hour or 2 before I can't
type anymore.

What are my alternative drugs?  Anaprox
and familiy rip holes through my stomach,
and real opiates are off limits.  I see
Ultram, but it seems like some kind off
opiate cross-over that I should stay away
from.

[cindi]

I did not want to stick my nose in your business but I was a little concerned about you jogging and the chest pain etc. Brisk walking is a very good form of exercise as well and I think in your case....the safest. Angina is really nothing to play with,   take care and have a nice evening    my best wishes to Marty    love to all   cindi

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

I did call for my test results yesterday but they probably won't be in until early next week.  As far as the arrythmia goes, I think it is more stress related than anything in my case.  The chest and arm pain(agonizing)seem to also hit me most when I'm in a stressful situation.  I was told that anytime you get these pains, irreversible damage is being done to your heart muscle.  That's a dreadful thought!

I told my doctor about the jogging and he said to take it easy and just do a brisk walk instead and practice deep breathing so I don't hyperventilate.  Probably good advice for me!

Take care of yourself and be well, J.B.

[cindi]

let us know when you get the results of your testing back,   Did you doc give you any indication as to what may be causing th arrythmia?  Hopefully it is something that medication will be able to take care of.  Yes, big side effect of Nitro headaches.  I remember once I had to put nitropaste on a patient and got some on my are without realizing it,  I ended up with a major headache.  Does your doc know you are jogging?  Is this jogging something new for you or is your body used to it?  Just be careful ok?  I used to dance (I was going to be a professional but went to nursing school instead, did aerobics etc.  I felt really good while doing it, now the only time I get real exercise is when I'm in my pool. but I do chase toddlers around all day at work and then my son is only 3 he kddps me going.  I am sending my daughter to dance since she was 2 she is now 7 and she is also doing soccer.  I want her to become active and remain that way.  Too many kids want to do the computer thing all day.  I tried the slimfast, my big problem is I can't drink just one    I have to go for more,  one time I did a shixpack of slimfast in one evening, I was so embarrassed when my husband asked where the slimfast went.  Hey, I'm an addict what can I say?  well, I just hope everything is ok with you   take care   Love to all   cindi

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

I ran again this morning and made it all the way around my property which is about 1.8 miles.  Well I walked alot anyway when I got winded.  My Mom has also suggested Slimfast so I going to try it.  I surely hope that you will be able to get out soon and enjoy this Spring weather!  I've been pretty inactive all winter and my body felt like **** most of the time.  I love to swim but don't have access to a pool.  I suppose that I could jump into my pond but it's a little too cold for that today.

Thanks and take care, Annie!  J.B.

[PS >>>>Annie]

....There is no doubt, exercise plays a big part in your total health.  You know what else is good?? Skipping meals and drinking Slim fast, Sustacal(SP?), and Ensure.  This nearly brought me back to life, and it sustained my health during that long hospital stay after the mva.  I still have one for lunch or dinner every now and then.  
JB...You make me want to run outside and jump for joy....lol  I can't wait till I am mended......I will go swimming, I think.  Hey....this is easy on the joints, and does wonders for the heart.......Do you have access to a pool???  

Good to hear from you!
Annie

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

Thanks for the supporting comments!  I don't have the complete results of my test yet but the technician told me I had an irregular heartbeat.  I don't know how serious this can be yet but I was RX'd Nitrostat(nitroglycerin pills).  I've only needed them one time and it worked quickly but I did get a headache(main side effect).  It felt like my blood pressure instantly dropped and my chest and shoulder pain subsided.

I jogged again yesterday for maybe half a mile.  My knees are feeling better now.  I used to laugh when my doctors suggested excersizing.  Afterall, I have arthritis and a bad back! The body must need a certain amount of excersize to stay healthy.  Like they say, "use it or lose it!"

About the deleted threads:  I've seen this happen a few times.  One time Tom and I were discussing the use of opiods to treat depression and bingo--they were gone the next day!  J.B.