[debbiehub]

It seems like all the pain meds and muscle relaxers upset my stomach big time. I started taking vicodin which I find helps my mood and pain but the stomachahce is just horrible- same thing with zanaflex, baclofen, etc.

Is there anything I can take that would help, I really dont want to give up the vicodin but its not worth the stomach troubles...

Thanks for any ideas and Happy Mothers Day!

[angelrsd]

happy mothers day to you too!!!

i have to take phengergan 25mg when i have to take oral pain meds. and this helps with the stomach issues.. i also like you am very sensitive to most meds or highly allergic to most meds. so i understand.. this helps with the nausea and other issues. it does make some sleepy but it doesnt for me. i would ask about it

carrie

[Jomar]

you might ask about this problem on our medications forum also.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum72.html
And mrsD might have some good ideas on helps for that.

[docmilo6]

Originally Posted by debbiehub

It seems like all the pain meds and muscle relaxers upset my stomach big time. I started taking vicodin which I find helps my mood and pain but the stomachahce is just horrible- same thing with zanaflex, baclofen, etc.

Is there anything I can take that would help, I really dont want to give up the vicodin but its not worth the stomach troubles...

Thanks for any ideas and Happy Mothers Day!

How about trying the Fentanyl patch? I used to take about 30 pills total a day to help with my pain. Needless to say my stomach didn't like that. My doctor suggested the patch and it worked for me in higher doses. I still have to take a lot of meds but no where near as much. Might be worth talking to your doctor about. Hope this helps.

[ALASKA MIKE]

Originally Posted by docmilo6

How about trying the Fentanyl patch? I used to take about 30 pills total a day to help with my pain. Needless to say my stomach didn't like that. My doctor suggested the patch and it worked for me in higher doses. I still have to take a lot of meds but no where near as much. Might be worth talking to your doctor about. Hope this helps.

DITTO---changing to the fentanyl patch has helped my guts so much

[ALASKA MIKE]

so much good info here-- icould reply to all above threads, instead i will just make a few comments that havent been mentioned yet...

belladonna. i like this one cuz it doesnt make me tired. i have liquid and pill and i prefer the tablet right now. instructions say take one tablet by mouth every 8 hours or as needed for abdominal pain.

sometimes a quick swig of pepto might work for me to.

[angelrsd]

mrs d

i was just wanted to add to your great info
that also that h.pilorie can also be contagious my mother has had this.

i have found with my IBS that if i take probotics that it does help with the constipation and helps with the upset stomach issues that i get. also i eat alot less of things that will irratie the lining of the stomach. as i have milk allergy so i cant have milk to coat stomach. also having a child that has severe food allergies you must also look at food lables as what is in it as somethings are disguised as others if in deed you do have allergies.. just my take.

also i have taken anzmet for nausea and this helps with out the sleepness and doesnt cost an arm and a leg like zofran .. there is a generic as i am told for both

carrie

[Jennelle]

vicodin doesn't make me as sick now that I am so used to it but baclofen does...I take compazine. I used to take phenergan but it made me too sleepy. If you want a med that won't make you sleepy and can help with the side effect of constipation from a lot of your meds try Reglan. They give it in the hospital after surgery and to people with chronic nausea, also Zofran can help and not make you sleepy. An over the counter remedy is benadryl (what we call an anti-emetic) there is something about this antihistamine that helps with nausea. Another is ativan....way too potent used for seizures and anxiety but also now we give it to cancer patients for nausea. Of course check with your doctor before taking anything else (even the benadryl) as it can make you sleepy. Eat when you take your meds and space them out if you can to give your tummy a break and also to help see if just one of the meds but a combo is making things worse. Also try not to eat high fat/greasy spicy foods but bland ones and water....no pop unless it has gone flat. Peppermint tea is calming to the tummy and yes ginger...that is why ginger ale works...but let it go a little flat and sip it. The bubbles from pop can make nausea worse. Sorry if it this is long...it is the nurse in me.
Jennelle

Originally Posted by debbiehub

It seems like all the pain meds and muscle relaxers upset my stomach big time. I started taking vicodin which I find helps my mood and pain but the stomachahce is just horrible- same thing with zanaflex, baclofen, etc.

Is there anything I can take that would help, I really dont want to give up the vicodin but its not worth the stomach troubles...

Thanks for any ideas and Happy Mothers Day!

[AintSoBad]

Hey,
Jennelle,

You're full of good advice!
Don't worry about going on....

WE all appreciate it!

pete
asb

[Rita]

Debbie, I don't have RSD, but I do have extreme sensitivity to meds. Even tylenol makes me nauseous. My doc gives me phenergan also. I always have it on hand. It does make me sleepy, but I have found if I only take half a tablet, it still helps the nausea, but doesn't put me to sleep. I can still function completely. Hope you get relief soon!