Morphine insomnia

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For a while now i have been on tramadol for pain and amitriptyline to help me sleep, the amitriptyline has been working fantastic to help me sleep.

i have now also been put on morphine to take with my tramadol to help with the pain because tramadol on there own are not working.

But now if i take the morphine during the day and my sleeping meds on a night like usual the morphine is stopping the sleep meds from working. Anyone had this issue?

its quite annoying because i know have the issue of 'stop in pain and sleep on a night' or 'not be in pain and get no sleep'

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    Hi Sarah before I had the operation I was on Naproxin 500mgs every 12hrs you do have to take Omerprizole with it to avoid stomach damage, also Amytryptilene as an antidepressant as Naproxin brings you down, I was never on Tramadol until after the operations, I was on Naproxin for two years as I was diagnosed with Sciatica, I needed an Xray, as OA was not on the GPs radar, I insisted on a more thourough examination, and was shortlisted in Jan last year, had the operations in May, then July. I had 1g Naproxins for a while in hospital, then stopped taking it once I was home, and used Tramadols for the pain,perhaps as many as 8 in a 24 hr period, I never had any trouble sleeping, like some do...

    I sleep better if I take two tramadol at night, and I use them from time to time as needed, as I still get painful times with a limp from the pain as my left leg is catching up with my right leg, different haeling rates for sure, but often not taking them at all, as they have a lasting effect in me that lasts for about two to three days depending what I do, I do stand for long periods working in a casino, but often dont take a Tramadol, if the pain gets annoying I take one, if no pain then no tramadol, you will feel much better after the operations, then you will be able to get out more.

    Keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on.

    Kind regards Ian.

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      Naproxan was the first thing i was given but found that didnt work. I am using tramadol but only when the pain is intolerable but find tramadol dont work anymore either. I know take morphine with the tramadol which does seem to work but they interfer with my ammitriptylne and stop me from sleeping. Its bloody annoying hahaha.
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    Dear Sarah,

    I sure wish I had some useful advice or could give you some real comfort. From my perspective, it is very hard to understand why you aren't first on the list.

    I hope and pray that this will change soon and that the operation will give you all the relief and life you could hope for.

    Life does sucking at times - hoping there is a fork in the road ahead for you with health and happiness.

    L

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      Iv know idea were i am on the list now but i was supposed to have my op on Feb 29th.

      Im just sick now hahaha

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    You should have a date by now, it's so unfair Sara, the NHS wouldn't give my husband a date apparently it doesen't matter how much pain you are in you just have to wait so the Dr told him, and all the medication he was on for 4 months wasn't working at all and his general health started to suffer and it was affecting me too,hubby was in so much pain he had to self fund with the help of family and go private and now 10 days after opp all is going well, I would push your dr to try and do something or see another doctor, all the best and hope you get a date soon.x
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      I had a date but it was cancelled two days before my operation. They think i should be in some time next month

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