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I believe that every state requires you to go to the Drs. once a month a pick up a refill. I lived in VT and am now in SC and it works the same way. I have suffered from chronic pain since 2011, TKR went bad and the quality of my life is zip. I have bad reactions to the usual pain killers and am on Methadome 60 mgs/day which does help with the pain but the longer I'm on my feet the worse the pain gets. I'm glad I found this forum as I don't feel alone as must of my "friends" have disappeared.
For the past 3 weeks (around the clock) I've been on a generic arthritis strength acetaminophen. The last couple of days I've downgraded to extra strength. I know, I know, not good. But the pain has been pretty much unbearable. With sciatica you can't sit, sleep, or even lie down to rest comfortably. I also took muscle relaxants this time for about two weeks. I can't take NSAIDs or even an over the counter inflammatory due to stomach issues. Pretty much suffer it out. Also use occasional ice. Heat seems to make it worse with the inflamation.
Afraid of starting on prescription pain killers.
I have advanced DDD in lumbar area and two other bulging discs at different levels in lumbar region. I had a cervical fusion 9 years ago (surgery induced fibromyalgia there, not my imagination, told to me by a physical therapist) It still bothers me at times if I'm not careful.
I do seem to be getting better now..but the left over depression from all of this is hanging on today. Plus, it's cold and rainy here today. 😞 Getting to old for this. 🙂
Dear JN6768,
Your post is a good one! Turmeric is a natural spice used to treat pain and also heal stomach ulcers. I wish the drug manufacturers would focus more on this symptom. Right now acetaminophen (Tylenol) and aspirin (NSAIDS) are the ONLY over-the-counter pain relievers without a prescription. The brands may be different, but that's all.
Long term use of either can damage the stomach or liver. We need a stronger type of pain relief but something that is coated to protect other organs.
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