Re: What Pain Meds Work For You?
From: Pat (patnal10@bellsouth.net)
Thu Nov 2 09:46:04 2006
>>Sender: JenBayles@houston.rr.com (Jennifer Bayles)
>>Subject: What Pain Meds Work For You?
>>
>>I know I'm not alone when I state that pain is my biggest complaint in
>>living with adhesions. Well, the nausea and vomiting aren't exactly fun
>>either, but the pain is what really gets my attention. I have a
>>wonderful pain doc who has me on the 50 mcg/hour fentayl patch and
>>hydrocodone for breakthrough pain. With phenergan for the nausea and a
>>constant watchful eye on my diet (mostly liquid) I now have the tools to
>>deal with the symptoms. No drug with ever completely take away the
>>pain. It took me a long time to figure out that pain management really
>>does mean "Management", and not "zero" pain.
>>Jen in Houston
Jen, my pain dr has me on oxycodon and doxipen, plus lexapro for the
depression. What makes my pain worse is the fact that I had a
fundoplication for reflux disease. If I eat too much, the pain feels
like a heart attack, so I try to eat 6 smalls meals a day. I also do
crafts and card making to keep my mind busy. I listen to music, which
is soothing. Have you tried soaking in a hot bath? I know nothing will
completely take the pain away---just like you said, it's managed most of
the time. I sent you an e-mail---hope I didn't bore you too much. I
was once a regluar poster as I found this site in 2001 and it was very
comforting to know we are not alone. Best Wishes, Pat
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Pat