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Does Anyone Have Either Or Both Of These Diagnosis And If So Do You Ever Get More Than 40-50% Pain Relief And If So What Do You Take?!?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IN

I've had Stellite Ganglion Blocks, Lidocaine Patches, Fentanyl, Methadone, Norco, Morphine, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Cortisone, Valium, Zanaflex, Protonix, Wellbutrin and the one thing that worked but no one will pay for because it's $1100.00 for a 30 day supply is Exalgo. Not all at once but a lot at a time. HELP!!! I hurt so bad!!!! 😡

August 5, 2016
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Members with CRPS and spinal stenosis shared their ongoing struggle to find medication combinations that provide meaningful pain relief, with... Read more

Members with CRPS and spinal stenosis shared their ongoing struggle to find medication combinations that provide meaningful pain relief, with most reporting that achieving even 40-50% relief is considered a good day. Several members described their current regimens, including Lyrica, Cymbalta, oxycodone, Tramadol, and muscle relaxers, while others highlighted newer options like Belbuca strips, medical marijuana or CBD oil (with some reporting pain dropping from 7-10 to 3-10), and spinal cord stimulators (with mixed experiences ranging from loving the 40-60% relief to finding it ineffective). A recurring theme was the exhausting trial-and-error process of finding what works, the significant side effects many medications cause (such as major weight gain from Lyrica or brain fog from narcotics), and the hope that sharing experiences might help others navigate their own pain management journey.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have your hashtag ailments plus other crap
My doctors also RX meds work comp denies them
I went and got my Marijuana License and straight over to the dispensary They sold me CBD oil I put under my tongue for 1/2 min then swallow My pain has decrreased down to a 3/10 instead of 7-10/10
I've only been on this regime for 11 days and I also have more energy

It's a bit spendy but worth every penny
I also take Lyrica 150mg twice a day with Tramadol 50mg every 6 hours This combo was not working before the CBD oil (I also don't think much about the Tramadol)

September 18, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have just been put on that. After my battle of coming off Lyrica I don't know what I should do about the amount of pain I am in. No one seems to be listening.

August 9, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I'm not smoking weed, I'm using the CBD oil with great relief. I'm amazed! So glad to hear you say you are clear headed. Can you imagine the bad decisions we make when in pain? I'm glad the MJ is helping. Heres to better days and nights

September 23, 2017 (edited)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have been off all narcotics since 11/16 and if nothing else am clear headed again! Ten years in a fog and pain and federally maxed out at the limit wasn't working. The medical marijuana helps with the Spinal Cord Stimulator.

September 23, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

We know your pain, finding what works for you is as painful as the actual pain itselg

November 16, 2016

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