Question:
— Michelle J. (posted on September 14, 2004)
September 14, 2004
I took Roxicet (liquid percocet) post op. It was the only thing that would
budge my pain. It will not rip up your pouch either. On the down side it
is a narcotic, and can be addictive. Talk to your doctor.
— Pookie B.
September 14, 2004
Michelle, you did not say which doctor you are seeing, your WLS doc, PCP or
whomever. I am going to take it that you are seeing your PCP. Why don't you
call your WLS surgeon and see what he/she says that you can take for pain
in the meantime. Maybe they can co-ordinate with your PCP on an acceptable
prescription for pain that will not affect your ulcer. Christine
— ChristineB
September 14, 2004
Well your back is obviously not fine otherwise you would not be in so much
pain. You should pursue why you are in so much pain. Nerve pinched
somewhere, compressed discs, etc?? Please pursue this and don't give up.
There is an answer and may even be a cure. I have had two back surgeries
and have degenerative discs that bother me to this day. I, too, took an
anti-inflamatory, Cox II inhbitor, vioxx, after surgery and developed a
pouch ulcer.Went off vioxx while the nexium cured the ulcer and then went
on a different cox II called bextra but this time I take cytotec three
times a day to coat the pouch. I've been on it for a year and so far so
good. It would be safer and less risky if I did not take these drugs,as I
run a risk of developing another ulcer, however, I have made the conscious
decision that my quality of life without the drug and living with the pain
or taking the drug and having a tolerable level of pain is worth the risk
of taking the drugs. Thats the decision you need to make and in
consultation with your PCP and surgeon.
— Cindy R.
September 14, 2004
ask for the pain patch
— lj
September 14, 2004
It sounds that if you have had MRI's etc and nothing can be found that this
is a muscular problem and not skeletal. The drugs that have been suggested
to you and that others have taken long term will most likely only mask the
pain and not solve these muscular issues and that is why they must be taken
long term. You may find as soon as you come off of these drugs the pain
will come back. If you do not want to live on drugs for the rest of your
life and risk these muscles breaking down due to their hypertension why
dont you try Massage Therapy to actually resolve these muscular issues?
Massage in many cases can be ordered from your Dr and covered by insurance.
If it is not covered I am sure that living a pain and drug free life will
be worth the price. It may take several sessions to relieve the spasms you
are experiencing. This did not happen overnight so we can not expect it to
be resolved overnight either. I happen to be Massage Therapist and became
one because I found the benefits of massage to be incredible. It resolved
pain I had lived with for years. Now I live a pain free life and have a new
exciting career also. Good luck in your journey. Melissa 264/155/130 below
goal!
— missysworld
September 14, 2004
Why don't you try seeing a pain doctor. I saw one about 1 1/2 before my
surgery and he gave a series of 3 injections in my back. That helped for
about 6 months. Also try some water aerobics. For me it only eased the
pain a little bit. Also you may want to check on taking Darvocet instead
of ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is known to tear up regular stomaches. Hope that
helps.
Monica
— Monica D.
September 14, 2004
I have a question, do you still have a large hanging panni, or alot of
weight still in your belly area? I carried all my weight in my belly and
had a grad 3 hanging (apron) panni, and my back has always botherd me. I
also ruptured my spine 3 years ago, so I know what back pain is. If the
MRI isnt showing anything, and you have small children your have to pickup
and carry or clean up toys, it may be your muscles and you could try a
heating pad instead of pills, or have a panniculectomy to remove the rest
of the weight from your apron. My ps removed 8 pounds and what a
differance on my back the pain is GONE. Hope this helps
— wizz40
September 15, 2004
Seriously consider seeing a Chiropracter. They can work wonders with pain
that 'undiagnosed' by other Dr's. This sounds like an ad...but I had pain
and numbnes in my neck and shoulder...for which I had to take all sorts of
pain meds and go to physical therapy 3x a week...never finding much relief.
I went to see a chiropracter out of desperation. After about 3 weeks with
the chiropracter, my pain was gone. According to him, it was because my
neck vertabrae were out of alignment...which is pretty simple to fix with
chiropractic care. So...maybe that's an option for you.
— LMCLILLY
September 15, 2004
I second the chriropracter opinion. I have been seeing mine for well over
a year (long before my surgery). Once a week to start with in combo with
therapy to resolve the initial strain and spasms and once a month now for
maintaince. He uses the Pro-Adjuster and it doesn't hurt at all. The
computer checks the spacing on your spine and then adjusts the portions
that are not in alignment. I also take light muscle relaxers as needed
(not very often any more) that my surgeon said were okay to take. I think
the name is Robaxin? Good Luck!
— raydm73
September 15, 2004
I will also say that chiropratic would be a good option. I spent the better
part of my growing up years on the back of a horse, banging around as a
tom-boy. At the age of 18 I went to a chiropractor with symptoms of
constant headaches, back, neck and shoulder pain. My spine was so compacted
it took about 3 months of weekly visits to get it corrected. To this day I
see a chiropractor once ever 2-3 months to maintain optimal health. I'm
rarely ever sick, and I'm so in tune with my body I know immediately when
something's 'afoot'. Find a reputable chiropractor and give it a try. Keep
in mind it's ongoing care, happy healthy nerves (that's basically what
chiropratic is treating) make a happy healthy body. No affiliation.. I just
really believe it works!
— keva M.
September 15, 2004
Have you been evaluated to see why the pain is there? You mention X-rays
and MRI's, but have you seen a neurologist? Where back pain is involved,
it's worth going to a neurologist to make sure you're evaluated properly.
Such pain is not normal. If you could get off the drugs entirely, it
might be worth the investment in time to explore.
— Cathy S.
September 16, 2004
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