GPs reducing pain meds

Medusa1959

My gp has insisted on reducing my pain meds so far, that most days the pain is unbearable! It's so bad that I spend days in bed.

Right now, I could quite cheerfully throw myself under a bus. I don't sleep at night which doesn't help, and if I sleep during the day (when ambient noise drowns out the tinnitus somewhat) I tend to be almost unconscious, and don't hear my phone or the doorbell.

Anyone else have the same problems ?

noddingtonpete

Hello @Medusa1959 and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I understand that your GP is reducing your pain medications - have they given a reason for this? Have a look through the following from our website, hopefully it might help.

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

and

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

We also have a Helpline if you have a specific questions and would like to talk to someone about it.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/get-help/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on

With best wishes

Peter (moderator)