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    Mar 3, 2012, 08:50 AM
    Bone pain, arthritis
    I'm in quite a lot of pain with my back, I've had a MRI scan on my spine my doctor has said I have artharitus of the lower spine, I'm on strong painkillers already, and morphine patches but the pain is getting worse, can anyone give me some more advice on stronger pain relief.TAHANKS!
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    Mar 3, 2012, 09:03 AM
    Only a Physician can prescribe, of course, and recommend, based on your past history and allergies as well as the progression of your arthritis.

    I doubt you will be given anything stronger than morphine patches unless you are hospitalized.
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    Mar 3, 2012, 09:08 AM
    You probably need to get into a mild exercise program. I have arthritis in my low back, and if I didn't do stretching and other movements, I'd be flat on my back in a nursing home. Yes, you're in pain and don't want to move, but a trained therapist will work with you to gradually build up your endurance. As you become more flexible, the pain will lessen.

    ***ADDED*** A few yoga stretches might be just the ticket. Find a yoga instructor to show you and work with you, then you can do them on your own at least twice a day. Yoga is getting more and more press for helping people with CP and other physical disabilities.
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    Mar 25, 2012, 01:35 AM
    Don't overdo painkillers please because you may become an addict. Addiction should be the least of your problems. Try going to a massage therapist too and ask for a mild massage so your spine won't take much stress. If your doctor said to take the strong painkillers every 2 hours but you're still in a lot of pain, try taking another brand of strong painkillers. It is safe to take more than recommended dosage of painkillers as long as it's of a different brand. If you're taking Hydromorphone or Dilaudid, try Oxymorhphone (Opana) or vice versa.

    Here is a link that will give you the list of strong pain relievers for you to consider: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=16&m=1334232
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    Mar 25, 2012, 05:55 AM
    "Pain killers" are by prescription. The OP can't simply decide that this doesn't work (or is too strong) and move on to another.

    These are prescribed by a Physician and that Physician controls what is prescribed and in what dosage.

    What type of painkillers are taken every 2 hours?
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    Apr 15, 2012, 12:11 AM
    Arthritus
    I've just had a full spine MRI it showed that I have arthritus of the spine, I've had 4 or 5 steroid injections in my facet joints, to try and ease my pain, but the longest that I've been pain free was about a month, I was on morphine patches, (Bu-Trans) but after a few months it started to bring me out in a rash, so now I'm on morphine tablets, at the moment they are working, and I get some relief, doln't anyone have any ideas for more long lasting pain relief. THANKS!
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    Apr 15, 2012, 06:57 AM
    I think you are at the end of your rope if morphine doesn't work and you should talk to your doctor; your pain threshold is very low because morphine is given to terminally I'll cancer patients and it does work for them.

    Legal meds stronger than morphine are methanol and fentanyl.

    Heroin is not legal, but only given to terminally ill cancer patients.
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    May 11, 2012, 09:33 PM
    My surgeon want's me to go to pilates, but when I went to enrol the lady asked my history, and then said that she wouldn't allow me to do it, something about her insurance?
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    May 11, 2012, 09:41 PM
    I'm scared now, you say that morphine is my last hope of being painfree, I was on the patches 20mg per hour, but they only seemed to last 2 or 3 days, the patches were suppsed to last a whole week, I went back to my doctor, she has now given me tablets, ZOMORPH 30mg, I take 1 twice aday, it relaxes me so Ican get some rest from pain, at least these are working for me.
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    Feb 6, 2013, 12:54 AM
    I'm now doing Tai Chi, it's all slow movements, the first couple of classes, really caused me pain, but it has lessened now, and my movement has really improved, and my balance is a lot better, although I still have to wear my brace, I think that will be for life, it has opened up my joints, I'm coming to an end of my 2 years course, plus I do them everyday at home, it has helped me a lot.
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    Feb 6, 2013, 11:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by creativegoth View Post
    I'm now doing Tai Chi, it's all slow movements, the first couple of classes, really caused me pain, but it has lessened now, and my movement has really improved, and my balance is a lot better, although I still have to wear my brace, I think that will be for life, it has opened up my joints, I'm coming to an end of my 2 years course, plus I do them everyday at home, it has helped me a lot.
    I am glad you have found a solution. Pilates would not have helped it puts too much pressure on the spine and all joints.
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    Apr 10, 2013, 09:33 PM
    I'm in quite a lot of pain, in my shoulder and right elbow now, it feels like it's throbbing, it keeps me awake at night, even after I've taken my Progabalin.
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    Apr 11, 2013, 03:08 AM
    Yes, this is a bit more then just arthritis, creativegoth, if you are in that much pain. I think you had better change doctors and have some in depth tests done. You are already on morphine and it doesn't get stronger then that. Have you tried morphine and marjiauna?

    I was diagnosed with MS many years ago, it never showed up, so that tells me there is a fine line in some diagnoses.
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    Apr 11, 2013, 07:23 AM
    Have you been tested for autoimmune diseases?
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    Apr 11, 2013, 08:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by creativegoth View Post
    My surgeon want's me to go to pilates, but when I went to enrol the lady asked my history, and then said that she wouldn't allow me to do it, something about her insurance?.
    I think I nixed pilates in a previous response.it is a gruelling workout for someone in your situation. I wonder if your surgeon has ever tried it, I have and it wasn't for me!
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    Apr 11, 2013, 08:07 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    Have you been tested for autoimmune diseases?
    That was my thought too
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    Sep 28, 2015, 01:56 AM
    I have a memory foam mattress, and pillows, but I still have trouble sleeping, even with my tablet's, at the moment I'm surviving on 4 hours sleep at night, if I'm lucky...
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    Sep 28, 2015, 03:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by creativegoth View Post
    I have a memory foam mattress, and pillows, but I still have trouble sleeping, even with my tablet's, at the moment I'm surviving on 4 hours sleep at night, if I'm lucky...
    Hi creative, this is an old post, 2012. Best to read the time lines because only those who replied get notification.

    I suggest you start your own thread, because there may have been some new developments in this field. I am assuming you have arthritic pain, or something similar
    As well.

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    Sep 28, 2015, 03:16 AM
    Hey tickle, here it shows creativegoth as the op, is that not the case?
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    Sep 28, 2015, 03:21 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by parttime View Post
    Hey tickle, here it shows creativegoth as the op, is that not the case?
    Hi part time, thanks for pointing that out ! I missed that !

    Maybe he should start a fresh thread with his new info.
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