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Posted 6/29/2014 6:37 PM (GMT -5)
I'm seeing a doctor on wednesday and would like to be able to take something for the pain. In the past they just say to take tylenol or ibuprofen. I can't tolerate ibuprofen...some sort of allergic reaction and tylenol and naproxen don't really do anything but make my liver hurt.

When i've asked for something stronger in the past they never give me anything effective like vicodin or anything. are there any alternatives to narcotics since no doctor seems willing to prescribe them?

What else is effective for pain? I've tried herbs, creams, nsaids, lidocaine...you name it i've probably tried it. What works for you?
Posted 6/29/2014 6:50 PM (GMT -5)
i've also tried lyrica which I could not tolerate due to lactose. Gabapentin made me feel insane. Tramadol does not work it makes me too stimulated. I don't know what to ask for? Every time I ask for an opiate they make me feel like i'm just there for drugs.
Posted 6/29/2014 7:17 PM (GMT -5)
I've had some luck with cayenne pepper. Also read about a herb called Dragon Claw.
Posted 6/29/2014 8:12 PM (GMT -5)
Not me but I know of many who have a pot script for pain.
Posted 6/29/2014 8:34 PM (GMT -5)
that is not legal where i live. I also get anyphylaxis when I get near cannabis.
Posted 6/29/2014 9:00 PM (GMT -5)
Ok bad idea:)
For pain I do epson salt baths, salonpas and advil. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Posted 6/29/2014 11:51 PM (GMT -5)
I just stated taking tumeric capsules this week and it has already made a huge difference in my joint pain. Major, noticeable difference. The doxy was really kicking my butt. Thanks to the recommendations here, the Epsom salt baths, the tumeric, the lemon juice... I am up and about again. The fatigue and head stuff persists. But my bones no longer feel broken!
Posted 6/30/2014 1:40 AM (GMT -5)
Hi All-seeing eye,

I had about the same problem as you have.

No help at all from ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen), tramadol. Lyrica was turning me into something beyond a zombie but did nothing for the pain. Specifically for the headaches I tried betablockers, topamax, nothing.

One month and a half - two months ago, I started Low Dose Naltrexone. That hit by a truck feeling almost immediatly decreased with 60% (most of the days, I've got about 2 days a week that it is still the same), and slowly over the last few weeks, I've noticed a decrease in my localized pains.

It doesn't work that quick for everyone (depends on your MU receptors), but it might be worth the try?

A lot of people on here get help from Curcumin and/or Boswellia. I tried it but I had to stop because of my food intolerances. It also brings down inflammation.

MarieLS

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