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PainBack07Aust

posted 11/16/2009, comment (1)

I can't function much before 12pm after the medication starts to Kick in, then I get like about 3-6h

I am living with Chronic Back PAIN, and I am at a wits end. Went to Hospital, they sent me home with a box of new pills, and now I am in more pain than before, on the old pills. Now currently on 200mg/h Patches, and my Tramal tablets are gone as it was causing problems with my eye sight. So the last three days are like... Read more Chevron

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alleycat

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posted 11/15/2009, comments (0)

Osteomyelitis

Hi All I am going to condense this because it was a long process. At the age of 17, I began having pain in my lower jaw. My dentist sent me an Oral surgeon after I found a small BB size lump in the bone that seemed to be the cause of the pain. The *&^%&^*( Oral surgeon had NO ideal what he was dealing... Read more Chevron

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C. Lady

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posted 11/15/2009, comments (0)

Newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis

A month ago I was a person who spent 12 hours a day outdoors, building artsy fun things, gardening, hiking, kayaking, etc. I have spent the last week lying in bed or on the couch with only enough energy to do basic stuff (clean the kitchen maybe) for an hour inthe morning and maybe another hour in the evening if I really need to get... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/15/2009, comments (0)

Fibromyaligia & Medication

I was using Fenytal Duragesic Patches, along wih Lycria, Mobic, and it was a great combo for me, but once I moved from CA too TX that all changed. Currently I'm still searching for a doctor who specializes in treating Chronic Pain patients. At the present time I'm not on any pain meds and it's een very frustrating for me.

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Yankeeman7

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posted 11/14/2009, comment (1)

Am I tolerant to my pain meds?

I have been on Hydrocodone for mild to severe back pain for two years, starting with 7.5/750, been on 10/325 the past yr with dose going up from 4 to 6 daily. I am finding I need to take even more on most days, meaning I run out and suffer for a few days before being able to get a refill. Is this a sign of growing tolerant? Anyone recommend a... Read more Chevron

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