Pain killers?

[babyyo]

I have had RA all my life. I have been on Tramadol and Naproxen for years and my pain never really goes away. Does anyone know of any other medication apart from Tramadol cause I don't seem to be reacting to it any more. Also, from experience, I know exercise helps and depression will creep up due to the pain so we need to be very aware of our moods. Reduced capacity is horrible but sometimes all I could do is just push myself to do things I did not feel like doing so I would not get myself into a 'helpless' situation.

Lots of love to all who are coping with this dreadful illness and I would be grateful for any suggestions with regards to pain medication.

[Eiram50]

Hi babyyo

Sorry to hear that your pain meds are no longer doing the job.

I too took tramadol fir years and like you, at the end, it barely ever even took the edge of things. Initially, to give it a boost, I alternated between periods of tramadol, then dehydraxideine. Eventually, that too stopped working so I currently take ( amongst lots of other stuff), oxynorm. Thankfully, that seems to be holding me at the minute.

I think the best thing you can do is discuss it with your GP. In my experience , the GP is better than consultant with regards to pain control.

Hope things get better for you.

Marie

[AnneField]

Sorry you're feeling so rubbish : (

I'm on ibuprofen (naproxen doesn't do a thing for me) and codeine for pain but another weapon in my arsenal is citalopram. I am not sure whether it helps with the pain itself or whether it helps me cope with the pain but it has definitely lifted my spirits.

I hope you can find a solution soon x

[babyyo]

Thanks for kind replies I am making an appt to see my GP now thanks to your encouragement and will not stop till he does something

All my love

Nina

[Connie1566 in reply to babyyo]

For me, diclofenac (Voltaren) 75mg slow release works for pain. Nothing else worked for me. I try to use it sparingly

[glenb in reply to Connie1566]

This one killed my stomach. Doctor put me on it for years and I can’t even look at ibuprofen now without stomach cramps and sickness.

[summer32]

Oramorph for me at night flaring badly not much fun is it, maybe also you could try amitryptyline

[babyyo]

I will have to go see my GP again. The first time I went he was worried about his government imposed suggestions about painkillers more than my pain. I have found this to be the case often in the UK. The fact that I have been on tramadol (100 per month) for years now should indicate that I need a change. anyhow I will try again and if need be see a specialist, I presume they will have to do something about it. Right now I don't like doctors very musch so I will give it a week

Love and all the best