I don't know what is taking so long. I was thinking of calling them to ask about the Seattle thing but I didn't want to be rude. Then again it is my life we are talking about, so I guess it is ok.
My family doctor wanted me on both Lyrica and Cymbalta, I don't know why. He said it just works better. I can ask about Amitriptyline. I have heard about the Butrans patch once before, so I think I will ask about that too. The oxycodone is just such a life saver for me it scares me to not have it, ya know? It is the only thing that has so far given me any relief. Sometimes it doesn't work very long, but at least it is relief and I can sometimes actual get out of bed and not want to just scream and scream!
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Originally Posted by zookester
That is unbelievable about the PM doctors!!! Seems like it was a few weeks ago or more that you were going to see someone in Seattle; what is the foot doctors hold up in getting you in? Do you know who you are going to see yet? I actually now have 2 different ones working together - they are both incredible. I think I already gave you one name but if not just ask and I will tell you their names. Wow.. Cymbalta and Lyrica together? Why the need for both? How about Amitriptyline? This is usually taken at night to help with sleep/depression and muscle spasms or tremors they often start at 25mg and then slowly increase by 10mg increments until you reach 75mg. I would ask about that one the sooner the better. What about long acting oxycontin instead of Oxycodone or better yet a Butrans patch? This would help regulate pain more consistently so you don't get the highs/lows or rather pain wind up?
Re; the pain - mine also went up to my ribs when it was really bad. I can't recall if it went front to back or not but I know it was miserable and it must have went to my back because I remember wondering if it was my kidney's. Food was a problem as well but mainly because I had lost my appetite due to the high levels of pain. Have you looked at the side effects of the medications you are taking? Do you think this may be contributing? The oxycodone was really hard on my stomach!!
Can you call and make an appt. with a pain doctor without having to wait for your foot doctor? You can gather all your records or just let them make there own diagnosis based on a new exam and your history. Just seems like you have been waiting way to long to get into see someone who can help you?
How are you feeling tonight?
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