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Ex-opiate addict needs pain relief.

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TrentSteel
TrentSteel

Hi All

Ok so I am a recovering prescription opiate addict who has been off the pills for quite some time now. I was originally taking codeine and tramadol for lower back pain which didnt respond to physio.

I got hooked on these pills and started to abuse them so earlier this yet I went on a detox program and its been a long 9 months but I am finally off them (and my weekly opiate urine test proves that too!).

Thing is the pain in my lower back is back with a vengance and it seems all I can take is Paracetamol (cant take ant-inflammatorys like ibuprofen and naproxen, etc due to health issues ). Opiates are simplay a no-go and my GP record has been marked to say this.

So I was wondering if anyone who maybe been in the same boat as me could suggest any medication I could ask my GP for ? I have a appt with them in the morning and need to get some something sorted before I go on a family Xmas break on the 23rd for 10 days, otherwise I will be a misery !

Cheers

Trent

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  • S1dwayne
    S1dwayne TrentSteel

    Posted

    Lyrica (Pregabalin) may be right for you. People I know have had good results with them. Ive just drastically reduced my opiate intake as I discovered they could actually make my chronic neuropathic pain even worse, and I was taking a lot of Tapentadol and Oramorph but Ive been lucky enough to reduce without associated problems. Anyway hope that helps a little. I wish you all the best.

  • TrentSteel
    TrentSteel

    Posted

    Thans S1dwayne for the response!

    Saw my doctor this morning and they have prescribed me Amitriptyline and Baclofen to see if that helps with the pain.

    I must admit the Baclofen is already working very well and I have to take it 3 times a day so already feel some relief, I start taking the Amitriptyline tonight.

    Has anyoe else this combo ? are there any bad side effects ?

    Trent

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