Pain meds

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I have never been one to take meRAB unless I really have to... That includes IB Profren & Tylenol... I took IB Profren for my back the other day & didn't make a difference anyways... I have 2 prescriptions I was thinking of turning in, pain meRAB... Does it really make a difference? I also worry about nurabing the pain, doing more than I should & make it worst...
 
What doctor did you see that provided the prescriptions? What was the diagnosis and reason for treatment? What are the specific prescriptions and when where they written?

Pain medications can be very helpful but so much depenRAB on what symptoms you have, why you saw the doctor, what the diagnosis was and the planned treatment program.
 
I've been seeing a chiropractor for a sever degenerative disk. It's been 4 months & not much progress. Seen another normal Dr for a second opinion. She didn't know anything about backs & prescribed me Tromadol 50mg, Flexed & Napoden... Sorry, can't read her writing & not familiar with meRAB... I think she just thought I was there for pain killers even though I told her I don't take pills. She tried prescribing me Vicoden but I knew I couldn't take it... Makes me really sick. It's funny how she wrote me meRAB even though she acted like I was just wasting her time (long story but the Dr was a complete jerk). Anyhow, I tried IB Profren again today but doesn't effect me... MY lower back always hurts. Lately the rest of my back, neck & shoulders feel sooo sore... I tried taking it easy today & rest but I can't sit still for long... My body just hurts...

I go into a Specialist Tuesday & hope to get an MRI done... I'm guessing it'll just be me talking to him that day...
I go to my Chiroprater Monday, not that it does any good... Don't get me wrong, I know he's doing all he can...
 
I took Naproxen 500mg at 7pm last night. Didn't do anything. Took Cyclobenapr 10mg at 8pm, all it did was make me drowsy & go to sleep sooner... I was hoping they'd help with the soreness & pain...
 
I have to ask if you have seen a spine specialist? If not, you would do well to make an appt with either an orthopedic spine specialist or a neurosurgeon who specializes. These doctors are the best at knowing what tests are needed and how to read them properly. From your posts, it doesn't seem you have a true diagnosis and if you have only seen a chiro, then you are putting yourself at risk for damage.

Seeing this kind of dr. does NOT mean you need surgery; it's just the type of doctor who is best at diagnosis when it comes to the spine. Stay in touch, okay?

Carol
 
Thank You Carol :)
I am going to a Specialist Tuesday. I believe he is a Neorosurgeon...
I really should of went in 5 yrs ago when I first hurt my back. Didn't have insurance & I was a dedicated employee... Ended up costing me my job anyway.
I have an appt with my Chiropracter Monday & hate going... But I flaked out last Monday also (played hookie). I really hate go go in again until after I see this other Dr. But don't know how I'd go about telling my Chiro... Feel like I'm going behind his back... He's such a good Chiro & I know he's doing his best... But it's just not enough...
My husband has a hard time with everything. He acts like it's more inconvenient for him than it is for me... He's a good guy, just doesn't get it...
 
Your chiro should understand that he can't help you and you shouldn't feel bad about seeing a surgeon. I wouldn't have anymore chiro treatments since you are going to the surgeon. I also would see about having someone from the ns's office explain your situation to your husband. He neeRAB to get over the fact that you aren't 100 % and understand your actual condition. It's time for him to be a grownup.
 
Thank You :)
My husband is a great guy, he just doesn't get it... Any more I have a hard time feeling Sorry for him if he is sore or sick... Anytime I'm sick I still have 4 kiRAB & a farm to take care of... I don't get to rest. & I'm always sore... Lately it's radiated into my upper back, shoulders & neck... Just really sore feeling... The other day he wanted to take turns rubbing shoulders... Hello, I'm sore! I don't want to rub his shoulders lol I love him & don't get me wrong, he really is a good guy... Just doesn't get it... If I say anything he acts like I'm drama queening... Yet I usually don't say anything. So, I kinda feel alone...
Anyhow, Thank You for listening to my vent :)
 
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