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I am from Down Under. Australia. Where we do and say things a little different to you guys up there.
I use a drug called Endone as just one example. Do you have the same drug and do you understand what it is.
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EileenH Rainlover
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In the UK almost all drugs are referred to by their substance name which is the same wherever you are.
Endone is oxycodone, an opiod painkiller.
Michdonn Rainlover
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Thanks EileenH, I have oxycodone for my damaged hip, but do not use it for my PMR. Only use Prednisone to control my PMR inflammation.
🙂
EileenH Michdonn
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I have yet to meet anyone for whom opiod painkillers work for PMR pain.
Michdonn EileenH
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I agree I have the Oxycodone from when I turn my hip up cycling. Only Pred for the PMR.🙂
alley2 Rainlover
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Hello I'm in Queensland I use Endone and Tramadol this helps me with GCA, PMR and Fibromalgia if I did not use these drug I reackon I would not get through. I can tell the difference between flares I am currently on 9 mg pred went to 8 for three weeks body showed flare signs slight head soreness fatigue hands I've been on this roller coaster near 3 years. I know a lot on hear do not like using opiod pain killers but if I get hooked on this so be it I'd rather get hooked than spend my time laying around putting up with pain that I do not have to. I have been getting serious chronic leg pain for 6 months I was taken of Lipitor 1 week I can feel a slight change with my legs going to try this for 6 weeks so far I'm liking the change. Happy Easter to all.
Flutterbie57 alley2
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Does it take all your Fibro pain away ? I have had Fibro for 23 years and have never been given anything.
alley2 Flutterbie57
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yes it does i can do gardenng ride horse wash dogs swim in pool if idon't take these tablets i would be very depressed.i still have rest days
sandy08116 Rainlover
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Known in New Zealand as - Oxycodone is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain such as after an injury, or operation or pain caused by a terminal illness such as cancer. It is usually used when other milder painkillers such as paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) don’t work well enough. Oxycodone belongs to a group of medicines called opioid painkillers. They act on your brain and nervous system to reduce pain.
Flutterbie57 Rainlover
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Can it be taken with steroids ? I have made it this long without, so I will probably soldier on, but for a special occasion it would be good to actually have a pain free day. I have anti depressants so I don't feel so depressed about the pain I suffer when I do the things I love to do. I am in NZ , but have never heard about this drug
Anhaga Flutterbie57
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In many places there has been a crackdown on prescribing opioids so you may or may not be able to talk a doctor into providing them for you.
Michdonn Flutterbie57
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Fluttbie, I was prescribed Oxycodone while on Prednisone when I damaged my hip, last summer. It did seem to have any effect on my PMR, but did help with my hip pain. Good luck 🙂
ptolemy Flutterbie57
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Flutterbie, Endone is Oxycodone. An opiod. I know people with fibro who find Tramadol helps.