Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

chronic pain medication side effects  ?

Accepted Answer

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 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?

Accepted Answer

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

i have been on oxycodone for chronic pain for 3 years. is it safe to be on this medication long term?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone: Best to treat pain with non addictive meds. Opioids cause dependence,drowsiness,urine retention and constipation.

Alternatives are  muscle relaxants, lyrica, (pregabalin) gabapentin , fish oil, coconut oil, herbals like tumeric, ,Vit D, calcium-deficient persons, magnesium ( in deficient individuals), B12 if deficient, non steroidals,  PT,aqua therapy, kinesiotape. Discuss with doctor/pain doctor.

Question 8

replacement medication for methadone for chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe non-drugs too?: There are a wide range of non-drug approaches to chronic pain too. Consider adding some into your pain cocktail to cover all the bases possible. Also, they don't have side effects and interaction problems.  Meditation, hypnosis, behavioral changes, etc, here's a useful free resource for overall self-mgmt of chronic conditions. See link: https://selfmanage.Org/betterhealth/enrolled/hlsessionsummary.

Question 9

what to do if i am taking prozac (fluoxetine) for anxiety a d chronic pain, what do you kno about this medication?

Accepted Answer

Fluoxetine...: ...is an SSRI medication that is approved for major depression and some forms of anxiety.  Like any medication it is effective for some patients and not for others.  I am not aware that it is approved for chronic pain.

Question 10

is there any reason a chronic pain patient should not be prescribed immediate release medication for breakthrough pain?

Accepted Answer

NoReason/MD'sChoice: There is no reason why chronic pain patients should not be prescribed immediate release pain meds and these are often prescribed.But what medicine and for whom it is prescribed is the decision made by the treating physician who knows what kind of pain Medication is indicated in particular case

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

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

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I have been on oxycodone for chronic pain for 3 years. is it safe to be on this medication long term?

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Replacement medication for methadone for chronic pain?

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