Topamax,Lyrica,Ultram etc?

Question

I am presuming it will be hard to find someone who uses these three as part of there medical regime. Thus far, in Three days, The Topamax, Has been Very Good, The Lyrica still has been Goods, the Ultram has been Good. All of these has been Good.
All of these Are Pain Management . I use Topical Items for Arthritis, early onset arthritis. As well as Hydro-Cortisone for problems with Tissue that is losing its elasticity, not good for a Guitarist, and general musician.
Anyways, I am hoping for any thoughts on Managing these medications since Whilst I am doing well, I am hoping someone else might read this who has had some similar experiences.
Thanks for your time

Its a Balancing job; Thanks for your comments; I have had a lot of time to get some things right since 1991. I was on a Codeine mix for a While, but that stopped about 2003. I am just about at the point when I have to write down what down what to take and when; I wish I could get more physical rehab, but thats not covered. Thanks again

Polly, Thanks. I have been to a Pain management Clinic Here, and in another Country. Believe, I would much rather cut the meds, but pain management is what I have to do. If you think What I am now is high well, I was doing better on stronger meds after the Accident 1991 to 2000. I started Physical Therapy about 1995, but about 2001, I kinda lost money. Well, I am making progress. But its hard. I was out of meds a few days back, fell down some stairs, luckily nothing broke, but I am feeling a delayed effect, its like a kind of concussion. Anyways... Its not quantity of life its quality; At Least thats what I tell myself. And, If I don't smile, I'll cry, so , best way to be is "any day abobe ground is a good Day", and My Favorite band Gets me through !!!
Thanks for writing !!!

Answer 1

Nice balancing job! Did I miss something when I read your question? I mean how has your doctor doctor instructed you to use these medications or is the regime you listed the current one he (and I hope you) has devised?

I sometimes have difficulty remembering to take the one medication I have been prescribed a once a day schedule.
I don't have the experience you have and any suggestion I might have....you probably tried hat already.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I only take Ultracet (Ultram + Tylenol) for chronic back pain. I am sorry for your pain but wish you could find an alternative to all that med. My brother recently died from liver failure. He had post polio and was taking a lot of meds including a lot of pain pills and eventually the liver shut down.He was 58. I suggest you go to a pain management clinic and in the meantime make SURE your GP monitors your liver.