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My chronic pain disappeared as soon as I had knee replacement surgery. Prior to surgery, I had tried every NSAID available, ibuprofen, and an arthritis medication---none of which were helpful for very long. I stopped the arthritis medication after a two week trial period, because it caused burning in my stomach and I knew it was destroying the lining, which would soon lead to an ulcer. I feel you need guidelines from your physician as to what to do to help your ulcers heal. Besides stopping the obvious things like aspirin and ibuprofen, there are certain foods to avoid as well, such as tomatoes, due to the acid, and processed foods, like lunch meat and bacon. Your physician could also prescribe another pain medication to help make you comfortable. Wishing you well with this process.

[hckynut]

On 5/4/2014 lindalu said:

showed ulcers in intestines..... Recommended not to take arthritis meds, ibuprofen, aspirin......CHRONIC PAIN from post polio, arthritis and myositis.. I use Lidocaine patches, TENS unit.

Tylenol and Hydrocodone are almost like doing nothing.

What do you do for chronic pain?

TIA

I can't take any anti-inflammatory meds because it causes bleeding in my right colon. It has taken over 130 blood transfusions and 25-30 Iron Infusions to "fill me back up".

Have many pains from arthritic conditions in many part of my body including 3 crushed vertebrae in my neck that I have had for years. Throw in back surgery for ruptured L-5/S-1 and ruptured and removed L-3 and I have lots of arthritic conditions. The worst is in my fingers from a job I worked for over 30 years.

The is the strongest med I take is a 500mg tab of Tylenol and that is it. Does it do much? I can live with it but it is far from what I would like it to be. NSAIDS or any type of Opiates? I won't touch them.

[Feline Fine]

Re: pharmaceuticals only, since you need something that doesn't erode the stomach lining or affect your liver too much, I (based on many years of experience) recommend tramadol (Ultram) 50 mg. Although you should first start by trying to take half a tablet, and instead of the normally-prescribed four times a day take it every three (every 6 hours) instead.

With all prescription and over-the-counter meds, the smallest effective amount and frequency should be used, especially if you're taking it on a daily basis. And the worst pain is best managed when it is prevented.

The TENS unit is best for nerve pain, although it works for other types as well. But there is even more you can do holistically, which is maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, including a healthy diet plus exercise, 7-8 hours of sleep every night, & mediation for 20 minutes twice daily.

There are also safe, natural supplements that help whole body inflammation, like bromelain (made from pineapples & also great for the GI system) and 'Zyflamend' (tumeric/ginger/others combo). The best prices are at Amazon.

HTH & good luck. 8)

[Tinkrbl44]

You need to consult with a Pain Management Specialist ...... ask your MD for a referral.

[sfnative]

Through my own personal experience, I'd recommend finding the best Naturopath and acupuncturist you can, as well as an anesthesiologist who is a Pain Management specialist.

Based on my clinical experience, you need to get those ulcers healed, as their presence is interferring with the absorption of nutrients and may also be negatively affecting your immune system which is located there as well.

If you haven't had panels run to check B12, folic acid, iron, etc. levels, those should be done in the very near future. A B12 Folate capsule in methalated form will absorb at a much higher rate.

(My use of Mobic [an NSAID] for chronic migraine for 13 years has brought me to Stage 3 kidney failure, so I am learning to live with more than moderate pain, but do visit my naturopath, acupuncturist and pain doc as needed.)

The best of luck to you.

God Bless - Rebecca

[Feline Fine]

On 5/4/2014 sfnative said:

Through my own personal experience, I'd recommend finding the best Naturopath and acupuncturist you can, as well as an anesthesiologist who is a Pain Management specialist.

Based on my clinical experience, you need to get those ulcers healed, as their presence is interferring with the absorption of nutrients and may also be negatively affecting your immune system which is located there as well.

If you haven't had panels run to check B12, folic acid, iron, etc. levels, those should be done in the very near future. A B12 Folate capsule in methalated form will absorb at a much higher rate.

(My use of Mobic [an NSAID] for chronic migraine for 13 years has brought me to Stage 3 kidney failure, so I am learning to live with more than moderate pain, but do visit my naturopath, acupuncturist and pain doc as needed.)

The best of luck to you.

God Bless - Rebecca

Yep, and probiotics - at least 20 billion strength - helps immensely with all three.

I'm also all for naturopaths, acupuncture, trying to manage things holistically, and physiatrists (pain mgmt docs for those not familiar).

I'm so sorry that the Mobic messed with you so severely, Rebecca. I know from decades of experience that the liver and kidneys are normally what gets affected first (after that, the GI system) by prescription and otc meds, which is why I get blood work done every three months for both; I've had to take tons of pres. meds for decades. I figure that keeping an eye on them may help prevent anything from worsening there.

MANY healthy blessings to you, sweetie, and I hope that your GI system is hanging in there.