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Pain killers

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aabb
aabb

Can anyone suggest pain killers for joint and muscle pain/discomfort? I have tried duloxetine (which I know is not a pain killer) which took the edge off the pain but kept me awake all night, along with feeling constantly sick and constipated. So I would rather deal with the pain in another way.

Aabb

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  • joan152
    joan152 aabb

    Posted

    Hi,,

    sorry to hear you are in pain I am the same,have they tried you on gabapentin or amitriplyn both antidepressants but used for pain.I know of two people on them and get on fine.I cannot lie but did nothing for me but we are all different.

    good luck

    joan

  • doughty
    doughty aabb

    Posted

    hi i am on amitriplyn so far so good at lease i get a good nights sleep on them

    just take co codamol as i need them ,sorry to hear you suffering

    good luck julie

    • aabb
      aabb doughty

      Posted

      Yes I have tried amitriplyn years ago that the doctor put me one but again it made me feel worse. My mum is on at present, for hip and back pain, gabapentin, but she too is feeling worse. So I think I will avoid any type of anti depressant. 

      Aabb 

  • terig
    terig aabb

    Posted

    hi aabb.....i tried amytripalene and gabapentin , but did not life the side affects...i use Tylenol PM at night and when really bad and i am not driving i use it during the day...also i eat yogart to combat the constipation...i try and stay away from all the painkillers...also i use alot of ice packs and heat...i keep a hot water bottle filled in the freezer all the time and take it out when needed then alternate with a heating pad..works best for me.
  • rosa_61274
    rosa_61274 aabb

    Posted

    I havent found anything yet to help with pain
    • terig
      terig rosa_61274

      Posted

      hi rosa..like i told yesterday on this forum i find heat and cold therapy works best for me as well as rest....tylenol PM , helps alot even during the day but i don't drive anymore so the sleep effect doesn't worry me, i use a heating pad on my back arms legs as well as a frozen hot water bottle i keep fill in the freezer, its always ready for my aches and pains..good luck
    • rosa_61274
      rosa_61274 terig

      Posted

      Yea Ive tried that the heat works best for me cant handle the cold packs
  • jan55189
    jan55189 aabb

    Posted

    Hi, l've tried Gabapentin & Amitriptlyn for pain did'nt find them any good. If l take a high dose of Amitriplyn just knocks me out then feel as though l've got a very bad hangover next day. I've started to use magnets on the painful spots & l use a lot of muscle rubs & sprays. If you do find anything that helps, let us all know! Good luck
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