Any suggestions on pain meds? - Pain Management Message Board

bwitht · 08-13-2007, 11:40 PM

I think I may be stuck between a rock and a hard place. I am allergic to most pain killers. I had lumbar fusion 3 months ago and have been trying to get by on Darvoset, but I really need something a little stronger. The Darvoset does very, very little to kill pain and I find myself gritting my teeth or biting down on the insides of my cheeks when I have pain. As you can imagine, I am having headaches and jaw aches and that helps nothing. I do have a high tolerance for pain, but not quite that high.

These are the meds that I am allergic to: morphine, codeine, oxycontin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, percoset, percodan, lortab and tramadol. My doctor said the meds that she could give me are the big guns and I do not need anything major. I just need something that will take the edge off of moderate pain without giving me the fuzzies.

I know, can I make this any more challenging? If anyone has any suggestions, I would really like to hear them. My PCP is at a loss and is also willing to get suggestions. The closest PM clinic is 250 miles away, so that will not help me.

jacal5 · 08-14-2007, 05:14 AM

What about transdermal patches or lidocaine injections? Maybe you can try Aleve, Tylenol, or Advil along with the Darvocet.

Good luck

LifeLost · 08-14-2007, 05:46 AM

If it is nerve pain there is something thats called Nuerontin. I've heart that the antidepressant Cymbalta takes the edge off the pain. Lets see ... theres lidocaine patches that kinda numb the area. You might want to look up the research on the drug D-cycloserin, my aunt whos a naturopath sent some articles up to me about some things they have done with it in tests.
Does Vicoden hve any of those ingredients? methodose, dilaudid.

I'm trying to think of ones I've been on that you hav'nt mentioned, but I don't really know if they contain the same stuff as the ones you can't take.

Hope this helps a little.

morgyporgy · 08-14-2007, 07:10 AM

To me personally, darvocet is completely useless except it turns my tummy inside out. I was wondering if you are actually allergic to these meds or do you have major side effects with them? The reason i ask is that most times the side effects will dissipate after a week or so with use. If it is actually allergies, than your choices are unfortunetly limited. The only other thing i can suggest is prescription strength ibuprophen or naproxen. The other suggestions you were given are good too and the cymbalta has miracle properties for many people. The good thing about cymbalta is not only does it help with the pain but it also helps with the depression that can come with chronic pain. Hang in there and i sincerely hope with the help of your physician you can find something out there to help improve your life. Keep us updated and take care, morgyporgy

bwitht · 08-14-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jacal5

What about transdermal patches or lidocaine injections? Maybe you can try Aleve, Tylenol, or Advil along with the Darvocet.

Good luck

Thanks. I will ask the Dr. about the patches at my next appt. Right now we are trying to keep with oral meds, hoping that I do not need to take them much longer. As it is, I am plowing through with no meds most of the day (mostly because I can't see where the Darvoset is doing anything). I can not take nsaids for another 3 months - direct orders from my neurosugeon. There is tylenol in the darvoset, so I don't want to take extra.