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She had the following reactions: extremely dizzy, rolling-feeling in her stomach (wave-like nausea), couldn't function for about approximately 12 hours, couldn't eat. As the drug wore off she felt a terrible hangover with light-headedness.
It did take care of the back and shoulder pain, but the other effects were so terrible, she would not recommend taking them at all, especially if you are alone.
The manufacturer states that older people may be sensitive and not to operative machines while taking, especially driving. It is a narcotic, similar to morphine.View Thread
PeaceView Thread
HE-- getting old!
Good luck to you both.View Thread
HE-- getting old!
Good luck to you both.View Thread

Both meds made me very, very sleepy and lethargic which probably contributed to the weight gain. The best thing I have found is staying totally away from caffeine, sweets and spicy foods, taking long hot baths, and deep meditation. I started taking a class in meditation for spiritual purposes and was amazed at the pain relief (temporary relief).
I have a LOT of spinal arthritis from my neck to my lowest back and my dr. thinks that this may be causing a lot of the pain he formerly ascribed to fibromyalgia. I had a spinal fusion and am I am currently getting epidural injections, but have had no relief as yet. My heart and prayers go out to anyone living with fibro on a daily basis. It is a horrible, tiring, depressing condition.
A big issue with me is trying to get family, friends and clients (I am a self employed artist) to understand how it effects me, and trying to get them to be a little understanding.
Blessings to you all-View Thread
I went to Texas to see my daughter in law, who is an occupational therapist. She said that maybe low level laser would help me. I had had both facet nerves burned, and SI joint nerves burned and the pain just increasted. So I had little hope that low level laser would do anything. She gave me two treatments in two days. I went home and suddenly realized that I didn't need the wheel chair anymore. My pain was more than cut in half. and I am slowly getting better each week. II think that it was an Ercronia low level laser 650 that was used. it was a miracle to me.View Thread
It seems like an individual basis, to find what drug is going to work for exactly each persons body. If your son has access to a Pain Clinic or a doctor that specializes with pain meds, hopefully the trial and effect will work for your son. I have had migraines for 28 years, and finally, the Pain Clinic tried a few things and the drug sounds bad but it really helps me. The name of the drug is Methadone, and it is supervised constantly by two doctors and one nurse at all times. People gasp when they hear the name Methadone, and don't worry, I did too, but luckily, I gave it a try and "voila", it works.
I, like others, take four stool softeners a day, but it never really helped, so I know the pain of going once a week, and all of the fun that it entails. The new thing that helps me, and everyone I have ever mentioned it to, helps them as well, and the name is "Flaxseed Oil Pills" @1000 per dose, and I have just learned that you should ALWAYS take it at night time. You need to take all three pills at once and boy are they big!!! Now instead of screaming because it hurts to go to the bathroom, I scream because I am so happy!!! Not the best thing to get excited about, but it has actually changed my life.
Good Luck to your son, and thanks for being a wonderful, caring Mom who will help her child at all costs! My Mom is the same, but not all children are as lucky as your son and I.
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But the frozen gel quietens down the nerve pain, altho I must have a hot bath before bed also to relax sufficientlyView Thread
For about 10 years I took Arava, Naproxen and Hydroxychloroquin for my RA. I also started taking Rhinocourt nasal spray at the same time for allergies I developed and later added Zyrtech to control the hives I started breaking out in.
Over the last 5 years these main things have helped me to control my arthritis and allergies, and get off all 5 medications: gluten-free diet; eat very little sugar; eat mostly whole foods including lots of veggies; adding supplements like fish oil and flaxseed oil; adding coconut oil to my diet; and exercising regularly.
All those changes were over time and worth it. I hope this information can help someone else too.View Thread
Since no one will prescribe those things that ARE effective, I am in a never ending state of pain, to some degree- 24/7. Also, I'm not stupid- as you can see, I'm pretty sensible. I think it is my age (this pain started with car accident in Nov 2009 & I am 49 yrs old)? I know someone who is in their 60's and the same doctor I went to prescribed them a drug cabinet, but he is an alcoholic (stopped drinking for going on 30 years, now) and he didn't fill the prescription.
I just don't want to see anybody wasting their time on pain management doctors, when the truth is-they don't manage pain, they only give you high priced procedures that make them the most money, with the least liability. These doctors don't want to prescribe something cheap and effective like percoset-and they don't want legal ramifications for those who abuse the prescribed drugs. This leaves us to pot (which just makes you sleepy and pretty useless & for me doesn't control the pain) or alcohol-which doesn't control pain or hot baths, herbal remedies or obtaining potentially lethal drugs on the internet that may or may not be "real" and may have dangerous ingredients/not FDA approved.
I am in the coastal region of Massachusetts, if anyone knows of a doctor that is not afraid to manage pain, effectively-then let me know-please.View Thread
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