Recent colonoscopy

lindalu · ‎05-29-2010

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

esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

Fortunately for me I don't have to deal with that.

Maybe the doctor who told you what NOT to use can refer you to a pain management specialist.

Good luck.

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lindalu · ‎05-29-2010

My Rheumatologist pretty much dismissed me to go to GP. They did consult with me but since no one can find much help I was looking for additional information to work with.My medicine cabinet could be mistaken for a drug store.

I have had this for a VERY long time and gets VERY stressful coping with these things.

gazelle77 · ‎03-01-2013

Please look into Chinese herbs... I used them to replace strong drugs and aspirin after my double knee replacement. Perhaps find a Chinese practitioner who can suggest combinations that help with severe pain.

BaileyandBella · ‎03-10-2010

Did he suggest taking a PPI, like Prevacid etc to heal the ulcers?

Usually if you are taking a PPI, you can use Ibuprofen periodically.

bikerbabe · ‎03-09-2010

Acupuncture

And a pain mgt specialist

Cakers1 · ‎03-09-2010

On 5/4/2014 gazelle77 said:
Please look into Chinese herbs... I used them to replace strong drugs and aspirin after my double knee replacement. Perhaps find a Chinese practitioner who can suggest combinations that help with severe pain.

But still be careful and consult your pcp - some herbal remedies do not mix well with scripts or even otc meds. I do agree that there are natural remedies that can be beneficial, though.

(I meant those considering using herbal remedies, not you in particular.)