I have This rare type of kidney disease. My doctor keeps prescribing me anti-inflamitory drugs like Naproxen, ultram, etc. My nephrologist said I can only have pain medication w/ acetametaphine. The current doctor is not agreeing. I have been to physical therapy for 2 weeks. so of course I am still in the process of, and in much pain! For the first week, I had anexsia(hydrocodone). Then she said that it can be addictive, so she would not prescribe. I told her I am in pain but I am refusing medication that with ultimately destroy my kidney function. She won't prescribe anything but tramadol. I tried it, and it doesn't even work. So she suggested Acupuncture which my insurance will not cover. I hurt NOW HELP!
2007-07-29 03:04:21 · 8 answers · asked by Zigmo 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Have you looked into anodyne therapy? It's a modality used by some PTs in the treatment of neuropathy...it's getting mixed results and is really meant more for people with diabetic neuropathy, but is uses infrared light waves as opposed to medication. It is thought to induce more circulation to the nerves to help decrease pain.
The research is a little slow, but it may be worth a shot.
2007-07-29 04:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Filling a 60 pill refill of hydrocodone every seven days would flag any ethical doctor. I'm sure the prescription states: take one every four to six hours as needed for pain. As Needed being very important. If you are taking the maximum amount every day it is not adequately controlling your pain. At this rate you and your liver will not last long. You can file a complaint but this was likely a good thing for you. Explore other options to control your pain, consult a new doctor.
2016-03-16 03:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knots in muscles can put pressure on nerves. Onion is in the garlic family so it has many curative qualities (Onion soup). Turmeric and cayanee are also good to help.
Muscles like ropes are made of many fibers or strands. If some of the individual fibers that work in combination to make the muscle strong are not relaxing they bulk up in the middle and are stretched thin on the ends which results in the appearance of "knots" they are the tender spots. The muscles that effect headaches can come from as far away as the lower back and include shoulders, arms, neck and head causing a cascade effect. So a massage (professional if possible) will help.
Specific to the leg - run your hand lengthwise down the section of leg that hurts. You will find tender spots these are the knots described above. Apply pressure to this area in a similar motion just over the length of the knot - it will take many sessions of doing this once or twice per session to get the muscle to relax.
Specific to the head - at the base of the skull where it connects to the spine there is a ridge in an upsidedown V like shape - press in and up to the count of three, three times to help relax the muscles there. All through the hair scratch lightly the head you will find tender spots those are knots (rub the rest of the head) the idea is to go over them semi frequently until they are gone.
General - Muscles need magnisium (regulates many things) and potassium - both can be found in bananas or molasses (a swig or two)
Hydrate with any nonsugar (even the substitutes) liquids - quantity = your body weight divided by 2 times ounces daily. The head of neurology (10 years ago) at UCDavis told my husband that running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil - there will be problems.
Reference - The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies teaches about muscles and how to help them yourself.
2007-08-01 13:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Try to ask your doctor if Gabapentin is safe to use.. The cause of your back pain may be neuropathic pain.
2007-07-29 15:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bonyfish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask to see a pain specialist they are great for people with chronic pain and seem to understand someones pain allot better
2007-07-29 03:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by wkemrer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor is not listening to you or the nephrologist it's time to get another opinion from a different doctor.
2007-07-29 03:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that there are Dr's out there that specialize in pain management. You should try to get an appt. with one in your area.
2007-07-29 03:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by KaYcE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop taking the meds and sell the ones you have. Find another doctor right away!
2007-07-29 03:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask her about Neurotin it is a good medicine and works
2007-07-29 16:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by Jam1972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋