Question 1

chronic pain medication side effects  ?

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Any specific group?: There are many different chronic pain medicines, and each one has advantages, side effects and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Any specific group (TCA, AED, Opioids)?

Question 2

is there any treatment for chronic pain other than pain medication?

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Yes: I am a big fan of behavioral modification.  Many chronic pain patients can adequately manage their pain with counseling regarding biofeedback and coping techniques.  
Pain medications should always be the last step in managing chronic pain.  Interventional pain management techniques are also an option.  There non-narcotics meds as well that may be helpful.

Question 3

i usually am prescribed zofran for nausea from my chronic pain medication, will bonine help with pain medication nausea?

Accepted Answer

Bonine: Bonine can relieve nausea and it may cause sedation as can pain medications. Just be aware of this possible interaction and you'd be advised not to drive, operate dangerous machinery,climb heights,etc if you take this combination of medications. Your pharmacist can also answer questions about your medications.

Question 4

chronic pain medication side effects, after getting prescribed tramadol and codeine. is it normal to feel 'hung over' the day after taking them?

Accepted Answer

It is normal: Opioids just make some people feel that way. Much like alcohol, it's dehydration that causes most of the opiate hangover symptoms. They opioids have serious side effects if you don't use them correctly. Ask your physician for more information.

Question 5

i am truly a chronic pain patient.  my current dr. seems to have become very distant.  i need a doctor to help me with my pain medication. tupelo, ms?

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Getting off narcs?: Chronic pain patients work with their doctor to get off of narcotics by using physical therapies,  meditation, acupuncture, stress reduction and serotonin meds.  Chronic narcotic patients need to follow rules like coming in on schedule for refills, not calling for early refills or dropping their meds in the toilet.etc  If your doctor's plan is to get you off narcs but you want refills.... angst.

Question 6

taking ms contin (morphine) for chronic pain. i'm allergic to it. can you suggest an alternative pain medication other than oxy, perc, vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Herbs: Medicinal cannabis if it is legal in your state is an alternative to narcotic pain medications.  Also eating a more alkaline diet my help.  Acupuncture. Deep meditation.  There are various herbs but this is not my specialty.  Recommend following up with a pain management specialist and/or homeopathic specialist.  There are also doctors of natural medicine possibly in your area.

Question 7

do you trat chronic pain take insurance prescribe medications

Accepted Answer

Not on HealhTap: Any chronic illness or pain should be managed by a face-to-face encounter with a provider that knows all about you. HealthTap only allows those that prescribe medications to do so to  treat acute illness or manage problems until proper follow up is arranged. Further, only very mild, non-opioid pain meds can be prescribed by the system and only then for short periods of time.

Question 8

what would u say is the best medication for fibro type symptoms is with the least side effects? also does chronic pain or fibro ever just go away

Accepted Answer

The best is you.: The best medicine is to work on becoming well.  Normalize your sleep, eating, exercise, learn to breathe through the pain, and seek joy in the moment.  Surround yourself with loving positivity, and learn to separate who you are from the way your body feels.  You can make pain go away, but since we do not know what causes the conditions, we have no cure. Your mind is the most powerful medicine.

Question 9

what is a proper exercise for me? i had lots of issues with chronic pain due to hip replacement and osteoarthritis in my joints. i take medication for

Accepted Answer

Water excercises: Water naturally reduces the effects of gravity on worn out joints.  The other benefits include quick removal of excess heat during exercise.

Question 10

hi! i have eds classic and get chronic pain sometimes at random, predominantly due to lots of activity during the day. the pain is usually in my legs, but can be in my arms. the pain will continuously get worse until i take medication. other options?

Accepted Answer

Pain: hypnosis when performed by an experienced practitioner can help with pain. Pain has both physical and emotional components and the perception of pain can be modified by behavioral modifications techniques

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