Back pain and pain relief

[Leebie3]

back pain and pain relief

Is some of your pain felt in your back?

I can tell when my pain is coming back (ie painkillers wearing off) because my back is first to hurt..

also, how often are you guys in hospital for pain relief? What do you take for pain relief on a day to day basis during a flare?

 

[tots]

I have pain/tenderness on the right side of my back when I am having a flare. I have been hospitalized for pain as well as the other typical symtoms.

Before my original Dx I went to the ER prob everynight for 2 weeks. It was embarrrassing to say the least. Now I use pain meds. I usually break my pills in half and start with that if that
dosent to the trick in 30 min. I will take the other half. If the pain starts off really strong I will take the whole pill.

What pain meds do you use?


Lauren
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[Leebie3]

am on oxycontin at the moment with endone for breakthrough pain.. I had both at 9 this morning and the pain is coming back already :-( It's meant to be good for 12 hours.. although the chemist said most people find it only gives relief for 8 or so.. I guess that's my experience too.

I do NOT want to be on strong pain killers like this all the time! I guess if I finally get a diagnosis of IBD then they will put me on something else to help the pain?

 

[tots]

LOL I didnt pay attention that this was your post as we were "talking" on the other thread!

I find it hard to get pain meds from my Dr. I dont like taking them but I asked him if he would like to pass a kidney stone without pain meds! I told him I just have more episodes of "kidney stones" He laughed said he saw my point and gave me Norco? I think its just like or is hydrocodone.

When I was in the hosp a few months ago I was only taking half the dose of pain meds ordered because I really don't like the feeling. But IBD is painful and needs to be treated as such.

I hope you are able to get a diagnosis soon! At that time they will put you on meds to get you into remission and then to stay there. Hopefully the need for pain meds will decrease!


Lauren
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[Leebie3]

thanks Lauren

yeah, it's getting old really fast!

how long do your flares last?

 

[tots]

I have had symptoms for as long as I can remember.

My first big flare at 28 went on for almost a year before I had a DX. then They had trouble getting me into remission. I would say 3 years. BUT- I after the Dx I did not have symptoms everyday. My second "big" flare was about 6 months. Right after baby #3. That was about 6 months and not nearly as bad. My Dr was great in that because nursing Steven was important to me ( CD couldnt take that away too) he called many drug companies to find a combo that allowed me to do that. This current flare 20 years after the initial Dx was a year in the works and I was "rediagnosed" this past Feb. I had a hard time finding a Dr here in Texas. Basically had to get sick enough again to get their attention. Leading up to mu first Dx and every year in between I have had small problems easily controlled with liquids for a few days maybe a night or two with a pain pill. Lots of tea- always has been soothing to me. My Dr said thats due to the tanic acid (sp) in tea. Its a smooth muscle relaxer. Bowel is smooth muscle!

I hope you get help soon! Keep pushing for it. You know your body best!
Let me know if you have anymore questions or if I can be of anymore help!!



Lauren
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