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sadie1980
sadie1980

Morning everyone well I have docs again today I really need some advice as I was on zapain for pain but another doc changed me last week to tramadol but to be honest they don't do anything! I'm on ametriptoline 30mg but one of these is making me stay awake like where I'll bite down and my jaw aches and my eyes are wide open ! I do feel tired but feel like I'm wide awake ? Waiting to see rume so my question is what else could I possibly take for pain as I no she will try and phob me if but I'm not having it today I'm in pain now and it really depresses me !

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  • loxie
    loxie sadie1980

    Posted

    Hi Sadie.  It's a struggle to find meds that suit isn't it?  Tramadol definitely doesn't suit everybody - I can't take any opiates at all and Tramadol just makes me physically sick so it's a waste of time.  I've not tried amitriptyline as the long list of side effects put me off somewhat.  I've heard from others that it can cause sleep disturbance and that's the last thing I need!  I'm presently avoiding all pharmaceuticals for pain relief - most don't work and others cause more problems than they solve.  I've had some success with various self help remedies - warm baths with epsom salts (magnesium) are good.  Meditation techniques have also helped a lot - particularly with getting to sleep at night and relaxing and relieving pain.  I find my pain goes through the roof if I'm tense and if I can relieve the tension it's a lot more manageable.
    • sadie1980
      sadie1980 loxie

      Posted

      I agree my pain is worse when I've been to work or I've had a stressful day but the pain is unbearable where I'm in tears and the pain killers do sod all ! Just need something to make me sleep and to kill this horrible pain
    • loxie
      loxie sadie1980

      Posted

      Oh Sadie, I really sympathise.  Chronic pain is the single most debilitating and life affecting problem ever!  As I said above, I find I cant take any of the usual opiates etc., but I do find paracetamol takes the edge of it.  The active ingredient is acetaminophen, sold as Tylenol in North America and is the most widely recommended pain relief for muscle pain, as it's not an anti inflammatory such as ibuprofen or aspirin.  Other than that it's going to be an uphill struggle unfortunately to find something that works for you personally.  Please do try anti stress techniques, they really will help in the interim.
    • sadie1980
      sadie1980 loxie

      Posted

      I've just been given gabapentin to try bit scared to be honest to try them
    • loxie
      loxie sadie1980

      Posted

      Unfortunately I had a disastrous reaction to gabapentin, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and more frighteningly a complete loss of balance.  Allergic reaction no doubt and obviously this won't happen in everyone that takes it, so you may find it okay for you.
    • sadie1980
      sadie1980 loxie

      Posted

      See a few say the same I'm terrified of taking them xx
    • loxie
      loxie sadie1980

      Posted

      I can understand your concerns Sadie but you never know they may not have the same effect on you.  The side effects did stop quickly after I stopped taking them and dont seem to have had any lasting effects, so it might be worth risking it and then just ditching them if they do the same to you as with me and others.  Regrettably anything strong enough to cope with our fibro problems is probably going to have some kind of side effect - no win situation sad
    • Meg53
      Meg53 sadie1980

      Posted

      Hi Sadie, whatever drugs you try, start on a low dose and titrate up to a level that you can comfortably manage any side effects. Drugs are a hit and miss thing, different people tolerate different drugs, obviously. I find the mix of drugs and meditation work the best. Best of luck hope you gain relief.
    • sadie1980
      sadie1980 Meg53

      Posted

      Thank you meg I'm going to try them today ! So scared ! Not sure why lol lets hope they work
    • Meg53
      Meg53 sadie1980

      Posted

      I know how you are feeling, I felt the same way, but the alternative was worse. Hope it is going well, remember if that drug doesn't work there are others to try.xx
  • kirsty08752
    kirsty08752 sadie1980

    Posted

    Hi Sadie how did you get on with doctors was thinking about but haven't been on much due to being drained

    Gentle hugs kirsty xx

    • sadie1980
      sadie1980 kirsty08752

      Posted

      Hi Hun well I've been taken of tramadol and put on gabapentin which I took my first tab today 300mg which worked wonders I was spaced out a bit so prob going to take in the evening but it's worn of now so just had a little cry to husband as I really thought that maybe it was all in my head but it wasn't so it's a bit of relief xx

      Hope your ok gentle hugs x

    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 sadie1980

      Posted

      Bloody hell Hun suppose once your use to them might be different. My mum also has fibro an she as been giving lyrica 300mg an gave me some to help with my pain as my doctors won't give me nothing but co-drydamol or tramadol in till I see pain specialist and neither of them help but these lyrica done the same to made me feel weird an also very tired I slept all day an night just waking up having a drink of water an the co long back out.. Glad you got some stronger tablets just hope ur body adapts to them gentle hugs xx
    • sadie1980
      sadie1980 kirsty08752

      Posted

      Me to I have work today so not going to take till I'm home later as I can't be spaced out at work lol x
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