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What pain meds help thoracic pain nsaids don't and methadone doesn't plus i took myself off methadone after 12 years no help from anyone don't want it?
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Specialist: Have your family physician refer you to a pain specialist. There are several options to explore.
Answered 9/4/2012
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Thoracic pain: I assume that you have also tried numerous other medications as well before the Methadone which failed. One possibility is to consider a spinal stimulator. However, you must be fully evaluated by a pain specialist.
Answered 6/28/2014
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