Painkillers
I went through most prescription painkillers as I have arthritis in all my fingers and both wrists, aswell as fibromyalgia.
Most tablets have worse side affects or caused me severe constipation. The only tablet I can tolerate now is Tramadol. Which seems to be easing my pain but I keep my dosage low as terrified of addiction to them.
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Hello @Simmo
Here is a link to a read about how to manage your pain. There are other options which may compliment oral painkillers, so it is worth thinking about. I'm thinking about hot/cold therapy, exercise and mindfulness. I have chronic pain and find these practices helpful, like yourself I've run out of oral painkiller options really!
If your local pharmacy/chemist is a good one, might be a good idea to ask to speak to the pharmacist to see if they can advise about the concerns you have about becoming addicted to the medication.
There's a VA online support group for people with fibromyalgia, here is the link.
Best Joanne
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My first post I took have Fibromyalgia and Tramadol is the only drug that helps.
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I have tramadol and ibruphen tablets. They really help me for my 0A in knee. I take them regularly every day. I can sleep at night now. I'm careful I dont get addicted. They are not for everyone. The doctors dont really want you to have tramadol. It's been a god send to be. When I forget to take them dont I know it.
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