I have severe lower back pain due to a disabling condition of severe scoliosis and spina bifida. I've had 30 surgeries and am only 27. So, for my pain I have tried gabapentin (anti-seizure medication), amitryptiline (depression medication), ultram and vicodin. I have tried stretches, hot baths, heat, ice, and all of the over the counter meds. Chiropractors say I can't be helped by manipulation. So, my Internal Medicine doc just reffered me to pain management telling me I need a longer acting form of medication. He was describing the fentanyl patch, but I am kind of nervous about using it. My questions are will my new pain doc look at me like I am a "druggie" (Ive never abused pain pills)? And is there anything I can take that is long acting but less strong then fentanyl? Thanks.
2007-10-24
04:54:42
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