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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 2,450
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Magnate
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 2,450
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On the chronic pain or spinal forums, you should find alternative meds you could ask to try when you contact your doc.
I have tried so many without luck I won't bore you with them. Tramadol was one of those- helped some, but not enough. And the opain got too much for the tram to handle it.
I am currnetly using the Flector patch. It's non-narcotic. and if your doc thinks a patch would be better suited for you, this may be an option.
I just thought I'd throw it out there for you, since I have similar problems - DDD, stenosis, OA and such.
This patch is about 4" x 5" and it's a stretchy fabric, so it moves with you. Doesn't leave a sticky bandaid type residue, and you can, if you want, move it a couple times without it losing it's stickiness.
I'm getting more done, sleeping better, and in a better mood. My pain is down to half what it was before with no other meds. I have muscle relaxers, but I seldom need them.
I have had no side effects.
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