Multiple Sclerosis sensory pain in legs.

Hello. I'm 44years old and was diagnosed with MS in 2007. My main problem at the moment is sensory pain in both legs. I am currently taking liquid morphine to control this pain but I then feel completely fuzzy in my head. I can't mobilise without worrying I'm going to fall and feel drowsy all the time.

Does anyone else feel this way??

[Bananas5]

Hello Kal1972 and welcome to the pain forum.

The trouble with strong pain meds is always their side effects. Less pain usually = less function. Sometimes it is a juggling act to find a level of pain you can live with yet still have a semblance of 'normality'.

Pain clinics can help with this but mostly it is trial and error.

Do you have anything to support you when you stand up? Indoor rolator? Zimmer frame, don't laugh, they can steady you and give you confidence. And they help you move around the house? Sticks can help but won't stop you falling.

Alternatively you could speak with your GP, tell him what is happening and maybe he could try you on something else.

Hope this helps

x

[luckyjim]

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You have grabbed Paton's attention. You are in good hands.

Jim

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Yes, Kal1972

I truly understand your concerns and difficulties. I cared for a women who was one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure to get to kmow, amazingly graceful, lovely, and was pretty darn funny too, leaving me at times almost peeing myself when she just hung loose...fabulous sense of humor and I sure did applaud her will and we laughed as much as possible. Like yourself she had MS and started to have a difficult time with her balance.

I wanted to let you know that from the caregiver aspect I understand. It can be a difficult road. Hang on to those who truly care ♡, ditch anyone who doesn't.

Do you have family and or friends around to support you? Support is such a valuable asset if it is available for you.

XO

[kaner]

have you not tryed morphine patches iam on75 mg one patch does you for 3days iattened painclinic they cant help me iam on patches oxycontin sleeping tablets quining for leg cramps itake 15 tablets aday plus morphine patch every 3days when istartedpatches at first they give you agood lift you think your superman then whent up to 50mg ones now on75mg the only problem isicant sleep iam up for3nights on forth day you are dropping things you go to bed you could lie for one day then its back to square one again you will find if they put you on new tablets if you see new doctor who put you on them hewill change them as for your legs ask about quine for night cramps and stops legs shaking good luck

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I've tried morphine patches ( 50mcg over 3 days). No pain relief at all! Now on morphegic tablets ( 10mg twice daily). Again not providing relief from sensory pain or cramps). Has anyone tried vaping cannabis?? On synthetic cannabis?? Spoke to a friend who also has progressive MS and she says that helps with all her pain relief issues. I'm going to ask about Quine for leg cramps. 😊

[kaner]

Hi i have4discs out inlower back iwas geting pains inlegs they where going into spasams the doctor put me on 75 mg morphine patch and oxcycointon15mg they done trick for me allso on quinine for legs good luck

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Thanks.