What about Lyrica (pregablin)- it's similar to Gabapentin, but I find it more effective. It helps me with nerve pain that results from slipped disc, spinal stenosis, and other joys of old age. My daughter has RLS- I think she said magnesium helps? I know magnesium helps her migraines- as in keeps them away!
I bet Lyrica (Pregablin) would help with that- my feet burned and tingled every night until I started taking lyrica three times a day- and I'm on a very low dose (150 in divided doses)- some folks take 750 mg a day- so there's a lot of wiggle room with that med.
exactly.
My grandfather used to brew his own beer using fruits from his trees and vegetables from his garden. His tomato beer got rave reviews from his neighbors.My neighbor across the road has been taking Norcos since injuring his back when working at CDCR. His injury does not have a suitable surgical solution, so it's opioids plus whatever gets him through the day...and night. He makes his own beer, which after several glasses of which, I feel like a horse kicked me in the head. Anyway, he smokes pot daily, even makes some cannabis infused beer...I don't know if cannabis acts on pain like pain meds do, but I think it kind of takes your attention off the pain, which can't be a bad thing.
The surgeon attached a rod to my spine, and it's a relatively lengthy one. About 8 years post-surgery the vertebrae immediately above and below it have slipped, or you might say bent, due to the strain/pressure of the rod. So the nerve roots are pinched and the spinal column is narrowed in those two spots.
Oh! I'm so sorry you're in so much pain! Is there any way to correct that surgically now?
Reading about the DEA's argument for it's interference, their representative mentions "deaths from overdose", and I wonder how many of those overdoses were actually suicides by pain sufferers who had trouble getting their Rx's the last 2 times the DEA interfered.This link says Gabapentin does help with RLS. DEA Finalizes Cuts in 2023 Opioid Supply — Pain News Network
This link explains why the DEA has cut the supply again! DEA Plans Further Cuts in Rx Opioid Supply in 2024 — Pain News Network
My sister is very distressed by her inability to get the pain meds she needs. She is questioning how much longer she wants to live. At this minute she is the hospital to get an MRI because she is in so much pain. The reason for democracy is to empower the individual and there is a problem when agencies take control and the people affected by a decision are not properly represented. A Google search shows concern coming from several sectors focused on preventing the abuse of pain relievers, and those enduring intense pain do not appear to have a voice. I am sure if the people trying to stop the abuse of painkillers were the people who live with pain, the decisions would be different.
I suggest people who really need the medication contact the drug manufacturers and ask the manufacturers to take action to increase the voice of those who are suffering. They have the money and know when there will be a hearing. Besides posting the problem here, you can write the newspaper's letters to editors and use other social media to develop a voice for those who would rather die than continue without pain medication. You can make a video and submit it to the Public Broadcasting Station. You can write to all your representatives and try to speak with them in person if you can and encourage others to do the same.
I have lived with pain for many years and refuse opioids because I don't want something that makes me think I have advanced Alzheimer's disease. Opioids mess up my head really badly. Instead, I begin my day by going to our public pool and sitting in the hot tub. I swim and work out in the weight room and if I walk more than a block I use a walker. I have accepted this as my life. Hot water and my walker are my best friend.
However, I wish chemists would figure out how to balance steroids in our bodies so we could safely use them. A doctor gave me steroids to prevent swelling after surgery. I felt 18 again.I was ready to return to work as a janitor. My daughter panicked and start sreaming, "no Mom, it is the steroids and it won't last". Are you kidding me? There is something that can make us feel that good and get us off disability assistance, I can't have it? Who do I have to donate to for the research we need to make steroids safe?
Lyrica and Gabapentin made me foggy and listless.
I talked to my spinal surgeon about that early this year. He doesn't recommend another surgery. I'm going to get a second opinion.
That's Benzo though. Wouldn't the same rules apply??
I don’t understand. Why would he care where you had your scripts filled and how would he know, unless you had him fax your scripts? Can’t you get a hard copy and send it yourself to the pharmacist?
Doctors who prescribe opioids and patients who are prescribed opioids are under scrutiny by the DEA. For the past few years, annually, I'm asked to sign an agreement with my prescribing physician saying that I understand the scrutiny and I'll follow the few rules listed in the agreement. That agreement was created by the DEA. A digital copy of it is in a database, no doubt.
Could be a California thing. Is pot legal where you are? Maybe there's extra oversight in states where pot is legal for both medical and recreational use.
While I was waiting for my Dr to Rx an alternative for my Norco, I took a medication called cyclobenzaprine. Gotta be the same thing, right? Or very similar? My doc Rx'ed it early this year, when we were looking for an alternative to my opioid.That's Benzo though. Wouldn't the same rules apply??
).)You could always buy empty capsules online and transfer a portion of your prescription med cap into the empty cap and see how that works right? You've got the time. Not to be sassy cuz I understand you're in pain and need your life made easier right now. I think this could work for you.While I was waiting for my Dr to Rx an alternative for my Norco, I took a medication called cyclobenzaprine. Gotta be the same thing, right? Or very similar? My doc Rx'ed it early this year, when we were looking for an alternative to my opioid.
I do not like cyclobenzaprine at all. It makes me clumsy, sleepy, and dopey ( 3 out of 7
I did finally get a month supply of Oxycodone a couple days ago, and the next day I got a 3 month supply of Gabapentin.
I'm only taking the Oxy right now. It's working fairly well for my back pain, and really well for the Restless Leg, but it makes me feel a bit Foggy for about an hour or so.
The Gabapentin is 300mg, 3X/day. My Dr tried me on Gabapentin before, and if I remember right, 300mg was too much so I asked her to lower the dosage to 100mg. It still made me feel Rummy, and it didn't help much with the pain.
Unfortunately, they're capsules, so I can't cut them in half or thirds. I'll give them another try, after the Oxy is gone, and if they make me feel Lousy, I'll let my Dr know. (6 out of 7!
Good idea! Thanks.You could always buy empty capsules online and transfer a portion of your prescription med cap into the empty cap and see how that works right? You've got the time. Not to be sassy cuz I understand you're in pain and need your life made easier right now. I think this could work for you.
Yeah, when I'm doing chores I have to sit down every 30 to 60 minutes. I can usually get back to work after just 15-20 minutes, but, you know, there's no rush.
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Yes, those work really well for some people. My Dr tried me on a couple of antidepressants, but they didn't work for me.
PA has the same protocol, but I know of patients that make the 6 hour drive to Canada to obtain their supply of Hydrocodone. I never fully read the document that the patient signs and when I was on the active force, we had no issues with where it was purchased. It wasn’t until a few years later, maybe around 2012 or later that the crackdown began.
There's no way I could afford to fly to Canada multiple times, and I sure can't drive there. I try to limit auto trips to no more than 45min.
