Happy with vaccine but need help with pain meds

[Mala23]

Good morning all, I hope that you are all well today.

I had my vaccine on Thursday, the Oxford one. I felt very nauseous until today and my arm is still very sore. Other than that I feel fine and happy to have had it tbh.

Also can I ask what you guys find are the best painkillers as I find paracetamol are not always strong enough and lastly do any of you suffer with your teeth/gums more than is considered normal? Thanks in advance

[Spanielmadlady]

I'm prescribed pregabalin for pain which I can boost with paracetamol on the odd occasion its not enough.with regards to teeth and gums my teeth seem to have become more brittle and sensitive but I am steroid dependent. Best wishes x

[Mala23 in reply to Spanielmadlady]

Thank you x

[Skid]

I had mine today fingers crossed no side effects at the moment .keep well

[CecilyParsley]

Hi Mala23 I am pleased that you had the vaccine without awful reactions. I am on morphine ( mst). It is not the best option but I had exhausted everything else. I tried Garbapentin, Tramadol, Butrans patches, Oramorph, Cocodamol. My guns bleed but I do not have gum disease, my dentist says it is inflammation My teeth have started to crumble. I get regular mouth and tongue ulcers. My new Rheumatologist prescribed a three in one mouthwash of soluble prednisalone, antibiotic and Nystatin which certainly relieves the pain and clears it up quicker than it used to. I hope you find something that helps you. Maybe a referral to the pain clinic? Good luck xx

[Mala23 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Thank you I will see if I can get referred x

[Energy14]

Hello Mala23, I am new to the group

Thank you for sharing, with ref to Oxford vaccine. I will receive my GP text/call any day now.

To say, I have official diagnosis of Sjogren's/Mild Lupus October 2020. Along with Fibromyalgia Jan 2014, M.E Chronic Fatigue Sept 2006.

In answer to your question, teeth/gums etc. I have a daily regime (Sjogren's Syndrome)

I am prescribed Corsodyl Daily mouthwash (use morning/night) For painful mouth/throat Difflam *Benzaydamine 015% sugar free*

Colgate Duraphat 500 (Fluoride toothpaste) brush teeth 3 x daily

At times.l, when I have TMJ pain (Temporal Mandibular Joint) I use a Hot flannel and place on jaw/chin for 10 mins at a time throughout the day.

Please use an electric toothbrush as realy makes a difference.

With regards to pain relief, I take Gabapentin 300mg 3 x daily, 9am, 3pm, 9pm.

Hydroxychloroquine 200mg, 2 x daily. am/pm with food.

I top this up with normal Paracetamol 500mg/30

Volterol gel 2.32% (Diclofenac) really eases muscle/joint pain.

WheatPack - heat in microwave. Apply to back, legs etc.

Soak 20 -30 mins Hot baths with Radox muscle soak bath therapy - Bath Salts, Epsom Salts, Radox Sleep Aromatherapy Bath Salts

Frozen veg, wrapped in tea towel applied to ankles, feet etc 20 mins at a time

Exercise - Tai Chi, Yoga helps to Relax body and mind. Srretching makes you feel Good.

We all respond individually to treatments. I hope this will provide some relief.

[Mala23 in reply to Energy14]

That is very helpful thank you x

[Energy14]

I forgot to mention, Lol 😆 Important, Back pain - stick on 12 hours, say 9pm - 9am at a time when u need it. Life Saver! Versatis 700mg medicated (Lidocaine) Prescribed from Pain Management Team