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How often is a narcotic pain reliever prescribed for fybromylgia and ulcerative colitis? nsaids make uc symptoms worse and neurotin doesn't help much.

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Best to use: Other medications than a narcotic. You are too young to be on chronic , work with your doctor.

Answered 3/21/2014

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