Can anyone tell me whats the best pain killer to use ???

[rari82]

I got fibro at the moment I'm taking pregabelin and 30mg of codine and 50mg of tramadol but still in alot of pain.

[painwhyme]

Don't go n to fentanyl, I have been on it for years trying to detox of it ,bad real bad they are saying now it takes 10years of you life, it is 100 times stronger than morphine, and it gives you pain, great why did the dr give it me be aware

[Rootsgal in reply to painwhyme]

Fentanyl is now ONLY for cancer patients. No insurance will conver it unless you have cancer. It is highly addictive (as you well know) and sometimes, less is more. I love my osteopath, and I have a 4 level cervical fusion, and a whole host of other injuries. My osteopath is the best ever, and I always leave, better!

[rari82 in reply to painwhyme]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[thebuzzard]

Hi there,

If I were you I would go back to your gp and tell him that you are still in pain. Has he suggested any other options such as a visit to a pain management clinic? Good luck. Xx

[rari82 in reply to thebuzzard]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[trudyl65 in reply to rari82]

Rari82 I understand totataly I was prescribed pregablin by my consultant .. 75 mg twice a day . Which didn't help with pain . I was then told to double dose I ended up on strongest .. 600 mg a dsy which if I take aftet my daughter has gone to school wiped me out til 1 pm . But im in pain when I get on my feet ..as alot that suffer pain an when you're asleep you don't feel any pain. Xx

[Calceolaria]

Pain Management Programme best place to start. No real pain med relief for chronic pain.

[rari82 in reply to Calceolaria]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[katieoxo60]

Hi Rari82, the best pain relief is the one that suits you and gives the most relief, to find the best one you need to work with your GP in order to try the many options available, also there are many herbal remedies, plus heated pads ect these days so try all, this may not be that helpful but we are all different and what works for one may not for another. Every best wish

[rari82 in reply to katieoxo60]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[triciaj]

Hi rari82, You really should be asking your doctor this question, you don't say what strength pregabelin you are taking !!!! you maybe better off having a higher dose of the pregabelin and using a tens machine and going to a pain management clinic also your doctor may feel injections may be needed, It is a long journey to get your meds right but you must do it via your doctors, remember people react differently to different meds also taking different meds together can do more harm than good . Hope you get sorted.

[rari82 in reply to triciaj]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[mr-flibble]

All the above advice is spot on, were all different so you will need to find what suits you, I'm taking dihydrocodeine after trying Tramadol which gave me bad side effects and Codeine which "I've been using for 6 years but it did little for the pain whereas the Dihydrocoeine works really well but its stronger so theres more risk of addiction, med's are a bit like life, theres no such things as a free ride so you need to be aware of the down sides, I.E side effects and/or intolerance and the biggest problem of all dependancy. Keep these in mind at all times and you won't go far wrong.

[rari82 in reply to mr-flibble]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[louiseamos]

Hi rari82.advice is well do you really need them,,I started on 60mg codeien.. then..diydcodien..then stronger..morpine fast acting.been on slow acting to.morn..then night..you name it tryed it .diydcodien was OK to come off has codien..but morpine I've ran out 3 times...had to ring weekend go..pain was unbearable...?got to day 3..really couldn't take it ...so dreading when do come off all my meds now on 40mg every 2))3 hour..but waiting my 2nd spine op.....my dream med free...doctors don't seem to want to give strong meds out has much now..and if can do days..times with out great..tramadol I had really bad do..went bed put covers over my head...doctor said my body had a bad like trip with it..was seeing things etc...but when read med sheet its hasn't got real pain killers in it..more man made..yes talk to a good gp

[rari82 in reply to louiseamos]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[Rootsgal]

An osteopath that does manipulations.

I already went down the pill path, injections, patches, radio frequency.

Best doctor I ever found is my osteopath, who gives instant relief, with no side effects.

I have a (4) level cervical anterior fusion, with 8 screws, and a titanium plate.

I have had a knee surgery, left ankle, low back, and (3) cervical surgeries, so I am a mess.

Find someone for a referral if you can. Everything you are taking is bad for your liver and you will

have trouble with constipation.

[rari82 in reply to Rootsgal]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[earthwitch]

definitely pain clinic is the way to go. I got to maximum doses of codeine, but a visit to the pain clinic has given me a strategy of using different meds (not just straight painkillers) and now I'm taking a whole lot less than I used to, but with better results. Its all really individual though - just be open to whatever the pain specialist offers as they know their stuff.

[rari82 in reply to earthwitch]

Hi thank you so much for ur msg u have been really helpful went to the pain clinic but the doctor there has refused to give me and pain tablet instead he has increased my pregabalin to a higher dose which i was disappointed because i don't know how to cope with the pain i got 2 active infant and i am unable to do alot of things due to the pain i am always tired cause i strugle to sleep at night i can't do anything wen im in so much pain.

[rari82]

Hi everyone thank you all for ur reply went to the pain clinic he increase the dose of my pregabalin and gave me some other anti seizures tablet to take they didn't want to give me any pain killer. I am really struggling the pain is so bad and I can't take it I can't focus I am in agony and none of the over the counter tablet are not helping and I find myself overdosing on it to takr the pain away. I don't know how the doctors are expecting me to cope with the pain especially I have 2 active toodlers that are so demanding and I am unable to ro cause of the pain I have tried so many thing to help with the pain but nothing seem to work

[thebuzzard]

Hi There,

Sorry you don't seem to be getting anywhere with your gp. What doses of Pregebalin, codeine and tramadol are you taking now?

[Calceolaria]

Rari, a Pain Clinic is not the same as a Pain Management Programme. These can take up to three weeks of intensive therapy to complete. Advice regarding pain medication is only a part of the Programme and the emphasis is on weaning off where possible because pain medication, whilst necessary and helpful for acute pain, post op pain and terminal illness, is not effective for chronic pain. A Pain Clinic will assess you and try to relieve pain with injections, pills etc but will not give you the regime to self manage your pain, as thoroughly as a Pain Management Programme. Ask your doc if you can be referred to one near you if possible. I note you have a small child. Would you have someone to help if you were offered a place?