Hi,

Thanks for the kind words of support.

Regarding meds, I have taken Cymbalta but never noticed it helping.
Is that a TCA?

Also Neurontin and Horizant. Not much help.

Best are Nucynta and MS Contin for me thus far.

Regarding family. My father in law talks about his back pain due to multiple surgeries and back problems, that if he can suck it up, I can too without meds. He basically says my pain can't possibly be as bad as his back pain. I find those comments and comparisons to be insulting and ridiculous!!! They always say that pain couldn't possibly be that bad. They told me I can't take pain meds forever. They say I am better off just dealing with it. Angers me!

They get upset too because at times Nucynta can make me anxious and can effect my skin.
They send me articles about people losing their family and job over pain med addiction.
I had a lot of pressure to stop.
I was having side effects but nothing compares to the never ending torment of this CRPS.

I am trying Kratom and Tramadol for the next month or so. It was hell coming off the Nucynta. If I still have poorly managed pain, my doctor wants me back on Nucynta.