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Pain Relief From Doctor
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Considering I am most days in pain with a chronic condition
Ankylosing spondylitis my Doctor is very reluctant to issue me with pain killers
I have been prescribed codeine tablets but find these make me so badly constipated and don’t always help with the pain.
I find the most effective pain relief to be Tramadol but my Doctor will not issue them.
Am I better off just leaving my practice and going to a different doctor ?
I know people who have chronic conditions and they are issued with… read more

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My PCP also won’t prescribe narcotics and explained that it isn’t because he doesn’t believe they have a real purpose but the hoops they have to jump through are not worth it to him. He recommended a… read more

Can Someone Go Into A Coma Due To Pain ? I Even Heard Of Suicide Due To Pain. Doctors Don't Give A Damn They Will Let You Suffer And Die.
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Find a different doctor if that doesn’t work find another doctor etc. Don’t take no for an answer. Love and forgive yourself for not having a pain free body. You are worth more than your pain. Hugs… read more

Does Anyone Else Have Spinal Stenosis And Resulting Leg Numbness/pain/weakness When Walking?
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Does anyone else have spinal stenosis and resulting leg numbness/pain/weakness when walking? I’ve had stenosis affecting my walking to some degree since I was 26. I keep hearing I’m “too young,” so I’m just curious if others on here experience it as well.

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Spinal stenosis is a pain. Pun intended. It's a different type of pain especially when it takes your legs out suddenly. It lingers around. I find a tumeric and collagen smoothie helps take the edge… read more

Chest Pain With Spondylitis?
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I have occasional severe chest pain across the middle of my chest. a couple years ago I talked to my primary care physician about it and he had no clue. Chest xray, EKG, etc showed NO CARDIAC PROBLEMS. Next time I see him I'll tell him of chest pain with spondylitis. Good to know! It had scared me.

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Thank you all for your replies.
Very hard to sift thru what is normal winter chest stuff and what is AS related.
Back to chest stretches which i will not leave of pt anymore .

Cymbalta
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Hi everyone, I am a recently diagnosed 51-year-old woman and I’m struggling with days of intense depression. My primary care doctor has mentioned that Cymbalta can help alleviate the depression especially in chronic pain disease patients. Does anyone out there have any experience with Cymbalta?

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This is very helpful. I haven't been functioning on a normal level for the past year. I am so discouraged. This might help while I wait for Blue Cross to decide if they will cover the drug Sublocade… read more

Spondylosis, Spondylitis And Scoliosis Together
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Does anyone elae have these three conditions together?

Are there any treatments that don't involve opiods?

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I hope the appointment went well and you're in less pain now.

I'm bedbound most of the time due to ME but on better days I have to use a wheelchair to around. Chronic pain is hell and I wouldn't wish… read more

Does Anyone Get Flare Up Where Rib Cage Is.
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Ask your doctor about potential medication that will help. You don't have to suffer.

Does Anyone's Spondylitis Attack Their Eyes?
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It's horrible I know how you feel I'm 54 my eyes have never had my eyes hurt the way they do now. I have been diagnosed with dry eyes long time ago . Now they hurt all the time closed or open… read more

Muscle Relaxers? Names Of Please?
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I often see that people take these meds but don't know what the names of them are so I can ask the doctors if they would help me sleep without so much pain. If you take them please can you give me the name of the medication you take and if it helps. Thank you. X

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Tizanadine.

I Have Spondylosis Not Spondylitis Any One Else Have This As They Are Different
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Hey Plum. I have Spondylolithesis. I’m not sure if it’s related to the other two or not. The symptoms seem to be pretty much the same.