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Originally Posted by alwayshope
REALLY need suggestions for what to try next for the pain and what dosesto start when pain this bad. Also if I were to switch to MS contin(which makes me itch from eyebrow to toenails)what could I take other than Benadryl to conteract the itch. I am a fast metabolizer and have allergies/ sensitivities to a lot of meds. Including opiates. Looking forward to any and all help. See my GP towmorrow June 24.:
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That's good, because I think those kinds of questions are best left to be asked of/discussed with your doctor.
Everyone is different; what works for one may not work for another, and as you're already aware, medical history can bear a lot on these kinds of questions/decisions. Your doctor is in a
much better position to know these things than anyone here.
General information-wise, you've tried 2 of the 3 anti-seizure meds most commonly prescribed for pain; the third is
topiramate.
Another class of medications commonly prescribed for chronic pain are antidepressants, like
duloxetine (but there are many others as well).
One thing you should know is that most medications currently prescribed for chronic pain produce
physical dependence, and can be difficult to very difficult to discontinue in the future. This is may be a non-issue for patients expected to be on such medication for the rest of their lives.
Medications for Chronic Pain
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