It's almost a month.
Have arthritis in left leg and back.
I heard there is a patch.
I have this pain 24/7 any help would be appreciated
1|1|if you're referring to the fentanyl patch......|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|10:33:12|10/13/2008|
It is highly addictive. It is compared to heroin in terms of addictiveness and the effects on the body.
But not sure if that's the one you're referring to or not.
lauren
edited to add: if that is the patch you're referring to, my husband was on it for a few years for severe back disease (he's since had a back operation to correct his disk disease and scoliosis). Anyway, when he took it, it was very effective in getting rid of the pain, but it was a heavy duty drug. He'd be nodding off in the middle of the day. When it was time for him to come off, when his pain had been fixed, he went to a detox center to get off because it's so powerful.
2|2|not sure|cn27|lilcon@tampabay.rr.com|13:07:46|10/13/2008|
I heard about it.
They want to give me injections. I hear it is painfull and doesn't always work
Thanks
3|1|Hi there...more inside|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|13:11:13|10/13/2008|
I have fibromyalgia and it is so painful at times. I don't do pain management, but I've used Joint Flex and it works really good, just thought I'd let you know in case you wanna try it til they figure out what they can do for you. Joint Flex is a lotion/cream type item and I've found it at Target, Kmart and Walmart. Hugs, Rebekka
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4|2|Thanks|cn27|lilcon@tampabay.rr.com|18:02:48|10/14/2008|
Will try it.
I hear cortisone shots aren't so great
5|3|cortisone works....|zydeco|kimr@alador.com|18:11:11|10/14/2008|
...pretty well on joints. Such as knees, shoulders or elbows.
Think long and hard before starting on any hard core pain meds. They don't stop the pain-they just make you not care you are in pain. 6|1|there is also a lidocaine patch|4boysisenough4me|vixen25@msn.com|22:35:32|10/14/2008|
a have quite a few patients that use them and im gonna ask my pain doc for them too as as have had epidural steroid injections and im still miserable 7|2|I have an appointment next Monday with a pain specialist...........|rainj|jrainshgp@centurytel.net|14:46:08|10/15/2008|
I have had 2 back surgeries numerous epidural steroid injections and am still in pain. I dont know what this doctor is going to do for me but i figured it cant hurt to go see him and see if there is something diffrent that he can do for me other that what i have already had done.
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8|3|lmk how you make out|cn27|lilcon@tampabay.rr.com|09:28:12|10/16/2008|
today is last swimming in pool next week start the gym.
No end to this pain
any more clues thanks
9|3|i have been seeing a pain specialist...|4boysisenough4me|vixen25@msn.com|20:46:25|10/16/2008|
for my upper and lower left back which hurts and burns..ive done 2 epidural steroid injections one in lower back and one in cervical(neck) area plus around 8 steroid injections in trigger points all to which have not helped..ive been diagnosed with fibromyalgia,arthritis,spinal stenosis,disk herniations...ive been on all kinds of meds , im now on zanaflex 8mg every 8 hrs( a muscle relaxant for chronic muscle spasms)cymbalta, percocet, vicodin, xanax and i still feel like heck, plus with my current marraige probs isnt helping...im begginning to wonder if this pain will ever end
trish
10|1|went to e.r. again|cn27|lilcon@tampabay.rr.com|22:42:58|10/18/2008|
Got 2 needle shots and a pill.
Went home and slept all day. Got 2 rx's. Also dr. said I should got to pain managenent
11|2|I can relate to chronic pain....|KellyJef|burke3536@yahoo.com|12:25:13|10/19/2008|
and I feel so much sympathy for all of us who suffer from chronic pain :(
Life is very tough sometimes :(
12|3|Been seeing a Pain Specialist for over 8 years. I HIGHLY recommend that if anyone that has CHRONIC PAIN go to a Pain Management Doctor. |cashcoll|cashcoll@yahoo.com|16:56:18|10/19/2008|
These doctors are so ADVANCED when it comes to controling your pain! They are up to date on the currect med's & procedures. To make a long story short, I had taken just about every pain med possible including patches but I continued to have chronic pain.
About 4 years ago, I was to the point that I could only walk about about 40 feet with my cane and then I had to stop and sit or bend over to help release the pain. In 2004 they implanted a "Neurostimulator" in my back and it has help me so much. I do recommend this if you have failed back syndrome or chronic back pain.
This is my doctor Dr. C. Mocek: http://www.spine-health.com/doctor/pain-medicine-and-management-physician/christopher-mocek-little-rock-ar
This is the stimulator that was put in: http://www.ans-medical.com/ and http://www.ans-medical.com/patient/safetyinformation.cfm
HTH
Teresa
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13|1|I was wrong my appointment with the pain specialist is on Wednesday not Monday.........|rainj|jrainshgp@centurytel.net|10:14:26|10/20/2008|
Glad that i realized that before i drove all the way to his office today, LOL
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14|1|going for physical therapy tomorrow.|cn27|lilcon@tampabay.rr.com|13:38:40|10/20/2008|
Already had lessons in pool.
E.R gave me a needle on each side and a pill.
It helped, Also 2 rx's Will see if this helps