still looking

flossy47
flossy47 Member Posts: 171
edited 13. Feb 2012, 13:26 in Living with Arthritis archive
I'm still looking for something to dull my pain. Can't take any anti inflammatory tablets as they upset my stomach, can't take co cod as it gives me a headache. Tried tramadol and the headache was horrendous. I've sorted out the sleep problems now I just need to get on top of the pain.
I take sulfa for my IA and it does seem to keep the flare ups under control. I'm beginning to wonder if my gp was right when he said I had something other than IA.
I have an appointment at docs on Thursday so I will see what she says.
Flossy

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello flossy,
    I'm sorry to hear you're in a lot of pain. Have you thought of butrans patches? Maybe that will help you as the painkiller goes in through your skin so it won't upset your stomach.
    Good luck,
  • flossy47
    flossy47 Member Posts: 171
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My doc won't prescribe anything that contains opioids for me as I have had bad reactions to them before. Also I have sensitive skin which reacts to patches & plasters and breaks out in a severe rash.
    I can't even used the anti inflammatory creams for the same reason. Think I'm just going to have to put up with the pain and stop moaning.
    Flossy

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