my wife has a couple things going at once c-spine herniated disc and pinched nerve in l-spine which is a new problem, lupus, acid reflux among other things. she is in a lot of pain she can barely walk or get out of bed.
2007-02-15 21:52:05 · 5 answers · asked by Mark M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
my wife was using vicodin which worked for her pain. This is a follow up for my previous question. on grand rapids, mi doctor. we need a new doctor that will prescribe the medicine that works best.
2007-02-15 22:22:30 · update #1
Pain specialists are great, especially for problems that your wife has. They can figure out the best meds (sometimes stronger). A typical Dr. does not have the expertise to know all pain meds out there.
2007-02-18 11:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by laineyette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I'm not getting the "question" either, but let's see... a pain specialist could be another name for pain management personnel, which is usually a good thing, sometimes conventional medicine doesn't work and alternatives are necessary to at least try...surgery for the herniated disc sounds like a good idea provided you trust the surgeon and he/she has a great reputation, personally I would consult with another doctor or two before going under the knife for spinal surgery, it's just good common sense. The acid reflux is treatable with medication, I know because I have it as well, and the lupus, well, I don't know if there's treatment available for this yet, if not, I hope medical science finds something soon, it's a horrible disease.
I hope your wife can find the relief she needs and deserves soon, nobody should have to go through life with all this pain.
Good luck to her, and congratulations to you for sticking with her through all her difficulties.
2007-02-15 22:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking a question or complaining?
I am not trying to be rude, but can't get what you are asking.
OK, the reason the Pain Specialist might not have prescribed Vicodin is it can be addictive. If pain can be controlled with a non-Opiate, that is better, and safer for the patient. Also, just because it is working now, doesn't mean it always will. Your body gets used to it, and either the dosage has to go up, or the med has to change.
I have seen a lot of people who become "junkies" on prescription meds. Talk to the Pain Specialist again, and see if you can find something else without using opiates.
Good Luck!!
2007-02-15 21:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sabrina H 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
When you say they, who are they? and how do your know it is crap without trying it or saying what that crap is? Long term narcotics are not ideal if something else will work. Maybe give the crap a chance.
2007-02-17 13:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the disk fixed, I did, and can now walk straight up.
2007-02-15 21:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋