i've had to ops on my back for a prolapsed disc and am still in constant pain i'm now on liquid morphine and morphine sulphate and also solphadol no matter what i do i can't seem to get any long term relief i'm retricted on what i can and can't do. i think i've tried every avenue any suggetions PLEASE
2007-11-21 21:00:14 · 5 answers · asked by daisy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Hi
Your on oral morphine liquid (oramorph) AND Morphine Sulphate tablets AND solpadol??!!
Thats a dangerous combination and just shows how useless your Doctor is!
Opiates are rarely needed to control back pain - and NEVER used if it is chronic or you will have serious addiction problems.
Physiotherapy can help a great deal, but discectomies are a very risky operation.
May I suggest Naproxen and Amitryptyline for the pain.
Go back to your doctor and get this medication sorted out.
2007-11-21 21:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ensure the following.
1.UR not overweight.
2.Your tummy is not bulging.
3.U r doing the exercises meant to strengthen ur back & tummy muscles as well as ligaments of the back. Ask the Physiotherapist of the hospital where u had the operations, 2 guide u about it.
4. Take the precautions about ur sitting posture, lifting things from the ground, correct surfaces 2 sit & sleep. Again ur Physiotherapist should have guided u about these.
5. Walk regularly but DO NOT JOG.
2007-11-22 06:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by ahsan a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sheesh! That really sucks! I've known a few people who've gone through surgery and it can be a risky business. If you can do it take Naproxin. I guess that stuff works good (I am deathly allergic to it). If you can do it get off or cut back on the opioids. They can really make your pain worse! Or at least find a pain management doctor who really knows his/her stuff. Good luck. I really hope you can find some relief.
2007-11-22 09:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by mother_nature_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't help you. Listen to the Doctor on here. Then go back to your own doctor and ask to see someone else instead of the usual doctor for a second opinion.
2007-11-22 09:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had two unsucccessful back surgeries, ask your doctor
about stretching exercises.
ask him about accropuncture or alternative treatments.
maybe an osopathic doctor can help. good luck and feel better.
2007-11-22 06:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋