Hi to everyone .

Kaz3203

Hi im new on here.so nice that there are others who have the same day to day problems as me .especially haveing to cope with the chronic pain we have.i would love to know what people take for the pain that have spinal ostio arthritus.ive had arthritus in my spine and neck 12 years and i as lso gave what yhey call straight neck as dont ht ave curve in it. was up to 120mg zomorph as well as gabapentin and napfoxen ( cant take codeine or tramadol) a day . I came off zomorph as i was going higher and higher doseage but getting no benfit.the only thing i find that helps is oramorph . But all my dr allows is 100ml bottle once a month !...when i know u can have up to 200ml a day .i wd be happy with 10ml 3 x day but they w ont do it.was wondering what anyone else used for their pain ( tried cellebrex and the patches).i shdng moan but u cant help gett in ng depressed when in constant pain . Thankyou xx

Poppyjane

Hello @Kaz3203 welcome to the online community

You have osteoarthritis in your neck and spine and have been prescribed different medications for the last twelve years. You are hoping to hear about other members experience of these drugs and how they deal with their pain.

I attach some links which I hope you will find helpful, many of us follow the online exercise videos which are useful to keep our muscles and joints healthy. We can do as much or as little as we want , so if you feel like having a go, start slowly and build up your stamina . I have been surprised that a bit of exercise each day has lifted my spirits, I hope it does for you as well.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-spine/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/october/new-stretching-videos-to-help-keep-moving-and-manage-your-arthritis/

We are pleased you found us and hope that you will get some responses from other members who take similar medication to you. Sharing our experiences in a safe place is the reason for the online community so do look around the different sections for the loads of information that members have posted to help others in a similar situation to themselves.

Take care

Poppyjane