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"It's an issue that sadly affects more and more people. Have you been assessed by a Pain Management team or completed a Pain management programme?" Ohh what’s this? Never heard of it. All my doctor has done is throw pain killers at me. I’m now on codine as naproxen gave me bad acid reflux xx | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx" I dislike how they rely so heavily on blood results. Have you had any steroid injections or tried prednisone? X | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx" I suffer with fibromyalgia most days my pains a 3/4 out of 10. Most flare ups its about a 6/7 and worst was 9 where I nearly ended up in hospital. Maybe worth asking to be assessed for fibromyalgia as sounds like you may have it. There's pressure points on your back that are only found in people with fibro and that's how they diagnose at the moment. I'm on gabapentin which has been a game changer for me and meant I could live a relatively normal life. Just wondering if a tens machine may help your back? Hopefully you get something sorted. | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx" If your back pain is the main issue and sciatica is intermittent, surgery is usually not considered viable. Bloods for rheumatic factors are indicated for investigation with multi-joint complaints. Someone with your profile should be referred onwards to a local pain management service for further assessment / intervention. It's part of a pathway when standard primary care is not working. | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx" So sorry that you're experiencing this. Both of us live or have lived with chronic pain. I was fortunate that my issues were mostly fixed by surgery to put a coflex implant in my spine but it took years and a sympathetic consultant. Mr has not been so fortunate. Drs whatever anyone says aren't too interested in chronic pain (especially womens)because they struggle to fix it. Their go to is physio and I've never met anyone experiencing chronic pain for who that's worked. All I can suggest is asking for a referral to a pain management clinic, in the time you're waiting for that to come through (if your GP agrees) research some techniques yourself, they don't all work for everyone. Also accepting what you can and can't do, embrace good days, pace yourself, hope for understanding loved ones, look around for things to help you cope and ask for help if you need it. You mentioned you're taking anti depressants they can affect your sex drive, also have a look at side effects of codeine. Is there somewhere nearby you can swim and use a hot tub? How are you coping with day to day living? Cooking, child care etc. it must be exhausting. It's no wonder you're struggling | |||
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"Anyone else on here who deal with daily pain in whatever form? Any tips on how I can boost my sex drive and motivation xxx Charlotte x" Have suffered with chronic pain since breaking my back about 27 odd years ago. Got a lot of my range of movement back, but the pain has never gone, I’ve just learned to manage it. Now, I know it’s there, but recognise the changes as I get to the point where I am overdoing things so can adjust my activity. Now, it rarely interferes with life. I hope you find some way to manage your own pain OP | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx" If you're on sertraline and they gave you naproxen should also have given you omeprazole. Might be worth looking into switching from sertraline to duloxetine. I have the same issue with fingers. Also knee pain, back pain and shoulder pain, after two years of being fobbed off by gp got a diagnosis of early onset osteo then told yeah not much we can do really 
I've started seeing the pain management people and it's definitely interesting, only had a few appointments so will see how I get on | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx If you're on sertraline and they gave you naproxen should also have given you omeprazole. Might be worth looking into switching from sertraline to duloxetine. I have the same issue with fingers. Also knee pain, back pain and shoulder pain, after two years of being fobbed off by gp got a diagnosis of early onset osteo then told yeah not much we can do really
I've started seeing the pain management people and it's definitely interesting, only had a few appointments so will see how I get on"Yeah I take Omprezole too I was given it with the naproxen started at 10mg. Then upped it to 20mg. Then upped to twice a day. I’ve managed to decrease it back to 20mg some days I take the second one if I’m suffering. The metformin for diabetes was making me really poorly. They recently diagnosed me with the genetic version of diabetes. I have a crunchy neck as well but they ignored me when I mentioned it. I’ve been referred to physio. No idea when that’s going to appear. I know what sets me off more than other stuff. If I mop the kitchen I’m stiff as a board next day. My shoulders neck and lower back ache on and off all day. Depending on which side I’m standing on my hips can burn and ache like I’ve a knife in it. If I lean forwards when I walk I decrease the pain. I got a walking stick for my really bad days when I struggle to stand up straight. They all bleat on was it prescribed I’m like no I brought it after I blitzed my house and I couldn’t stand up or walk to collect my children from school. I got a shower seat as I nearly fell over in bath numberous times from dizziness. I was taking metazipine can’t spell it lol. But I couldn’t cope with the daytime sleepiness so changed it. I’ve been on a few anti depressants over the years. Have tried without. But I ended up in a bad state of mind. I was just numb felt disconnected from myself and cried all day. I self referred to the shrink service. That took a year to get back to me. By which point I’d resumed my meds and was feeling a lot better. Xx | |||
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"Anyone else on here who deal with daily pain in whatever form? Any tips on how I can boost my sex drive and motivation xxx Charlotte x Have suffered with chronic pain since breaking my back about 27 odd years ago. Got a lot of my range of movement back, but the pain has never gone, I’ve just learned to manage it. Now, I know it’s there, but recognise the changes as I get to the point where I am overdoing things so can adjust my activity. Now, it rarely interferes with life. I hope you find some way to manage your own pain OP " Id like to think my pain fresh hold is quite high. I was walking around doing my daily duties with a ruptured appendix about five years ago. I took my self to doctors after two days. I was munching through pain killers. Surgery was done. Most days my pain is niggly around 3/4. Worse days it’s 7/8. Just wanna be a mum again not a person who can’t run around and enjoy stuff with them. I stay as active as I can. X | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx So sorry that you're experiencing this. Both of us live or have lived with chronic pain. I was fortunate that my issues were mostly fixed by surgery to put a coflex implant in my spine but it took years and a sympathetic consultant. Mr has not been so fortunate. Drs whatever anyone says aren't too interested in chronic pain (especially womens)because they struggle to fix it. Their go to is physio and I've never met anyone experiencing chronic pain for who that's worked. All I can suggest is asking for a referral to a pain management clinic, in the time you're waiting for that to come through (if your GP agrees) research some techniques yourself, they don't all work for everyone. Also accepting what you can and can't do, embrace good days, pace yourself, hope for understanding loved ones, look around for things to help you cope and ask for help if you need it. You mentioned you're taking anti depressants they can affect your sex drive, also have a look at side effects of codeine. Is there somewhere nearby you can swim and use a hot tub? How are you coping with day to day living? Cooking, child care etc. it must be exhausting. It's no wonder you're struggling " My partner helps me and splits the load where he can. The doctor is aware of my sex drive issues. There isn’t much they do for women. No blue pills for us lol. I’ve tried so many anti depressants. I can’t swim never learnt. Scares me. I do enjoy a hot bath. But my housing replaced my bath a while ago and for some reason water doesn’t run as hot anymore the bath tub shape is narrower I dislike it but what can I do. My partner helps me out if I can’t manage to step out if I’m feeling wobbly. Xx I only take the codeine as a last resort. Tried on just paracetamol but it didn’t do much. I just waddle and just grin and bear it. But by end of day I’m shattered from dealing with it xx | |||
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"It's an issue that sadly affects more and more people. Have you been assessed by a Pain Management team or completed a Pain management programme? Ohh what’s this? Never heard of it. All my doctor has done is throw pain killers at me. I’m now on codine as naproxen gave me bad acid reflux xx" Technically codine and naproxen are two different things…. Naproxen is an “NSAID” (Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drug) …. It’s basically a stronger version of ibuprofen, which is why you don’t take both at the same time.. so it more for soothing joints and muscles rather than pain killers.. which is what codine is | |||
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"It's an issue that sadly affects more and more people. Have you been assessed by a Pain Management team or completed a Pain management programme? Ohh what’s this? Never heard of it. All my doctor has done is throw pain killers at me. I’m now on codine as naproxen gave me bad acid reflux xx Technically codine and naproxen are two different things…. Naproxen is an “NSAID” (Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drug) …. It’s basically a stronger version of ibuprofen, which is why you don’t take both at the same time.. so it more for soothing joints and muscles rather than pain killers.. which is what codine is" I am aware. My friend takes it for her back. I asked for it it helped never quelled the pain totally but it did help. Only reason I stopped taking it was because of the acid reflux. I shake rattle and roll lol. Now I’m aware as all my joints are fizzy and aching after I had to dispose of our broken freezer to the tip took my codeine before I went to sleep but yeah this is my life sort of gotten used to it. Xx | |||
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"Awake* not aware haha. Haven’t got my specs on x" Sorry you're in such pain, OP. Have they given you a diagnosis for what is causing the pain? Are you under a consultant? I have Rheumatoid arthritis - took 2 yrs for GP to take me seriously & refer me. I've been on all sorts of regimes over the years, but flare ups have always been frequent & horrendous, so I fully understand your depression. Thankfully, I've been on adalimumab, a so called biologic drug, for 3yrs now and have been pain free ever since. What I'd have given for that to have been available 26yrs ago! Keep pushing your GP. Nobody should have to live with such pain. | |||
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"Awake* not aware haha. Haven’t got my specs on x Sorry you're in such pain, OP. Have they given you a diagnosis for what is causing the pain? Are you under a consultant? I have Rheumatoid arthritis - took 2 yrs for GP to take me seriously & refer me. I've been on all sorts of regimes over the years, but flare ups have always been frequent & horrendous, so I fully understand your depression. Thankfully, I've been on adalimumab, a so called biologic drug, for 3yrs now and have been pain free ever since. What I'd have given for that to have been available 26yrs ago! Keep pushing your GP. Nobody should have to live with such pain. " No they have done a referral for physio. Done a million bloods ranging from menopause to c reactive. Everything is normal or so they say. They are stumped. Last doctor moaned at me said I came in with too many issues and she could only deal with one. I was like it’s all the same issue as a whole stupid woman. Luckily I was having a bad episode and she made me touch my toes I could barely do it. She poked my back along my spine no painful spots but she did this standing up and was rushed. Just looked at me funny because of my age and clear bloods. I did ask her surely a raise from 2 to four on the c reactive is something. She said have you been ill. And left it at that. | |||
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"Awake* not aware haha. Haven’t got my specs on x Sorry you're in such pain, OP. Have they given you a diagnosis for what is causing the pain? Are you under a consultant? I have Rheumatoid arthritis - took 2 yrs for GP to take me seriously & refer me. I've been on all sorts of regimes over the years, but flare ups have always been frequent & horrendous, so I fully understand your depression. Thankfully, I've been on adalimumab, a so called biologic drug, for 3yrs now and have been pain free ever since. What I'd have given for that to have been available 26yrs ago! Keep pushing your GP. Nobody should have to live with such pain. No they have done a referral for physio. Done a million bloods ranging from menopause to c reactive. Everything is normal or so they say. They are stumped. Last doctor moaned at me said I came in with too many issues and she could only deal with one. I was like it’s all the same issue as a whole stupid woman. Luckily I was having a bad episode and she made me touch my toes I could barely do it. She poked my back along my spine no painful spots but she did this standing up and was rushed. Just looked at me funny because of my age and clear bloods. I did ask her surely a raise from 2 to four on the c reactive is something. She said have you been ill. And left it at that. " That's pretty shit! I was 30 when I first presented & gp just didn't take me seriously. But, after having a breakdown in the surgery & demanding they do something as I couldn't move my arm. They sent me straight to physio at the hospital. She was brilliant. Listened to me, asked me questions & asked if I'd had a blood test. I hadn't (in over a year of nagging my gp) She said she thought I may have RA & preceded to ring my GP & wipe the floor with her. I've used physios twice since. They are fantastic! Let's hope they have some ideas what it could be.  x | |||
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"Yeah I take Omprezole too I was given it with the naproxen started at 10mg. Then upped it to 20mg. Then upped to twice a day. I’ve managed to decrease it back to 20mg some days I take the second one if I’m suffering. The metformin for diabetes was making me really poorly. They recently diagnosed me with the genetic version of diabetes. I have a crunchy neck as well but they ignored me when I mentioned it. I’ve been referred to physio. No idea when that’s going to appear. I know what sets me off more than other stuff. If I mop the kitchen I’m stiff as a board next day. My shoulders neck and lower back ache on and off all day. Depending on which side I’m standing on my hips can burn and ache like I’ve a knife in it. If I lean forwards when I walk I decrease the pain. I got a walking stick for my really bad days when I struggle to stand up straight. They all bleat on was it prescribed I’m like no I brought it after I blitzed my house and I couldn’t stand up or walk to collect my children from school. I got a shower seat as I nearly fell over in bath numberous times from dizziness. I was taking metazipine can’t spell it lol. But I couldn’t cope with the daytime sleepiness so changed it. I’ve been on a few anti depressants over the years. Have tried without. But I ended up in a bad state of mind. I was just numb felt disconnected from myself and cried all day. I self referred to the shrink service. That took a year to get back to me. By which point I’d resumed my meds and was feeling a lot better. Xx" You sound very much like my landlady. Especially regarding metzformin. The only difference I can remember in the cocktail of 20 pills she takes at night....in addition to nightime...is that she has morphine patches (x2) stuck to her back as well......but in the mornings, 99% of most mornings, you can see the pain in her eyes. She found out recently that metzaformin will also make you gain weight....After she took her greyhound to a vet and they wanted to give the dog metzaformin....and explained to her the side effects. If was a lightbulb moment for her. For acid reflux, I don't take omrazepole. (Landlady takes lansopresol.) I buy a pack of, 56 I think, anti acid tables from either Tescos, or morrisons. My anti acid is manageable now. And I'm not dependant on taking Omprazepole every day. Just one large round pill every now and again. Perhaps once a week or even once every two weeks. | |||
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"I suggest learning how to swim, it's an easy fix, just do it! Then get yourself off on a hot hot beach holiday and bake for two or three weeks, obviously with suncream but the combination of exercise and rest will have you out like a light. Leave the kids, this is you time. Drink lots of water, eat well and exercise (hense swimming). Bring the couldrun with you but go easy on the pills as it can be like cutting off your head to cure a headache. Chronic pain is exhausting, I know. " I’ve tried on and off over the years. I reckon it’s deep wet from childhood. My father let me fall in canal as a toddler and only rescued me when I bobbed back up. He was a waste of space d*unken wife beater. So maybe it’s set from that. I have no memory of it but my mother told me once I was older and struggled with swimming lessons. How true it is I don’t know. But I see no reason for my mother to lie to me x. I try to eat well. A holiday would be lovely. But sadly no time or money. We are looking forward to our honeymoon which curtis’ father is paying for us. I’ve already warned him I shall be going for the rest not to site see he is welcome to do it. I burn far to easily. I’ll end up having a suitcase full of sunscreen x | |||
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"Right that Naproxen with your asthma is probably a bad idea. If you get a bad reaction from ibuprofen then god help you on that. I’m asthmatic. Never had a problem with ibuprofen before. In a lot of pain I borrowed a naproxen. Never felt so bad in my entire life. And with it being an NSAID… it’s most likely the reasons for the acid at the least!" Since the bad acid I just avoid all of that group of pain killers now. Currently in bed. Have a headache I’m going to slowly ease into my day. My partners walked the kids to school since I had a bad night restless legs and all my joints hurt. No rest for the wicked as they say x | |||
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"Right that Naproxen with your asthma is probably a bad idea. If you get a bad reaction from ibuprofen then god help you on that. I’m asthmatic. Never had a problem with ibuprofen before. In a lot of pain I borrowed a naproxen. Never felt so bad in my entire life. And with it being an NSAID… it’s most likely the reasons for the acid at the least! Since the bad acid I just avoid all of that group of pain killers now. Currently in bed. Have a headache I’m going to slowly ease into my day. My partners walked the kids to school since I had a bad night restless legs and all my joints hurt. No rest for the wicked as they say x" I'd discounted fibro and similar earlier (even though someone said it sounded like you had something related) because you original post comment on back issues... But restless legs and all your joints hurting... Yeah that's sounding more Fibromyalgia/EDS/ME | |||
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"Yes I do, I have rheumatoid athritis,osteoarthritis, and inflammatory athritis, also need a new hip and have a crushed spinal cord, , in pain 24 /7" That must be exhausting! How do you cope? | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X" Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off | |||
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"I get pain in lower back feels stiff and weak struggle to walk at times have had sciatica diagnosed years ago joys of four c sections one epi and four spinals lol. I get pain in my hands my fingers click when I bend them if I don’t they ache. Had bloods done for inflammation it was only at 4 so they said normal. I can’t take ibuprofen anymore as I have asthma. Also it gave me really bad acid reflux to point I couldn’t sleep lost loads of weight. Diabetic too so could be nerve damage. I take Sertaline for my depression that helps alittle. But I’m at a lost been telling my doctor for over a year now. I feel so broken. Xx" I used to have chronic lower back & leg pain L3 L4 pressing into root nerve when I was younger Much heavier than I am now. Suggested for around 5 years often couldn’t walk or even stand I used to get nerve root block injections every few months, The strongest painkillers possible I even had Oramorph patches for awhile, tried gabapeptin, progaba, loads of amiltrytyline to get through the night. It left me with nerve damage down the outside of one leg/foot. I did pain clinics and considered lazer on my spine even You say you can’t take ibuprofen have you tried naproxen? Much easier on your stomach In the end I gave up asking experts they had no answers and I fixed it with a personal trainer and alternative medicine | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off"If you take gaba regularly you’re basically robbing yourself of a life - I think I came to conclusion I’d rather have the pain ! | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off"Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels. Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects. I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with. | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
If you take gaba regularly you’re basically robbing yourself of a life - I think I came to conclusion I’d rather have the pain ! "I've been on pregabalin, which is similar. I'd had have no life whatsoever without it, so each person has their own experience that cannot be projected on anyone else. | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels.
Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects.
I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with."I have taken it daily now for nearly 13 years 150mg twice a day I still get pain though my knee usually it was my Dr who told me it was an opioid but I shouldn't trust him he his useless | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels.
Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects.
I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with.
I have taken it daily now for nearly 13 years 150mg twice a day I still get pain though my knee usually it was my Dr who told me it was an opioid but I shouldn't trust him he his useless "He's also wrong, pregabalin is NOT an opiate.. | |||
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels.
Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects.
I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with.
I have taken it daily now for nearly 13 years 150mg twice a day I still get pain though my knee usually it was my Dr who told me it was an opioid but I shouldn't trust him he his useless
He's also wrong, pregabalin is NOT an opiate.. "It does help though I would be in agony without it
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels.
Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects.
I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with.
I have taken it daily now for nearly 13 years 150mg twice a day I still get pain though my knee usually it was my Dr who told me it was an opioid but I shouldn't trust him he his useless
He's also wrong, pregabalin is NOT an opiate..
It does help though I would be in agony without it
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels.
Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects.
I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with.
I have taken it daily now for nearly 13 years 150mg twice a day I still get pain though my knee usually it was my Dr who told me it was an opioid but I shouldn't trust him he his useless
He's also wrong, pregabalin is NOT an opiate..
It does help though I would be in agony without it
Oh without a doubt... it's thought to work by blocking the nerve signals which tell you brain something hurts
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"Been tested for carpal tunnel in my hands that came back as fine. Had the hand issues for over six years now. I generally stay away from the doctors if I can help it. They look at me funny because of my age. My partner usually comes with me to support me while I’m there. I just waddle most days. I thank god I drive. But even that is hard work if I do a long drive as my back neck and hands are ruined by the end of day. X Hi I suffer with sciatica and arthritis in my right knee I also have neuropathy in my hands and feet due to diabetes and take a drug called pregabalin but you have to be careful as it's strong and has side effects as it's an opioid but I know about it after 24hrs and the drug wears off
Pregabalin is not an opiod, it is a gabapentinoid. It is anti convulsant that suppresses some central nervous system activity by inhibiting calcium channels.
Pregabalin isn't for short term use, it has to be taken over long periods to be effective. It does have potential side effects, like any drug. You shouldn't be taking pregabalin as an occasional painkiller type medication, that's not how it works and keeping taking it and stopping will just result in lots of up and down side effects.
I've been on pregabalin for neuropathic pain since 2017. It completely floored me at first but within a couple of months, I didn't have any obvious side effects. I've taken it continuously, twice a day, for 7 years. It doesn't completely get rid of my pain, but it makes it liveable with.
I have taken it daily now for nearly 13 years 150mg twice a day I still get pain though my knee usually it was my Dr who told me it was an opioid but I shouldn't trust him he his useless
He's also wrong, pregabalin is NOT an opiate..
It does help though I would be in agony without it
Oh without a doubt... it's thought to work by blocking the nerve signals which tell you brain something hurts
The only downside is if you run out and it's a weekend after 24hrs without I feel like s##t having withdrawals "Oh very much so... if you want to come off them they have to be tapered down slowly | |||
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