Posted by flipsactown on July 29, 2004, at 1:43:44
In reply to Re: Chronic Low Back Pain, posted by JenStar on July 28, 2004, at 23:53:10
I injured my back over 20 years ago after being struck by a truck while on 10 speed bike. I have had 2 failed back surgeries, numerous injections, nerve blocks, acupuncture, lengthy physical therapies, used TENS unit, biofeedback, etc. I have had so much done to my back that my doctors have told me that the trauma already done to my back (the injury itself, the failed back surgeries, injections, nerve blocks) have produced scar tissues on top of scar tissues causing chronic pain similar to arthritis and that I will have to live with chronic pain for the rest of my life.
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> Sorry you're having back pain. Have you had any tests to find out what is causing the pain, such as a slipped disc, pinched nerve, etc? Has your primary care or specialist been able to suggest anything to help with the pain?
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> > Anybody know of any meds that will counter chronic low back pain, aside from narcotics. I had taking Oxycontin for 2 years and prior to that I was taking Tylenol/Codeine for ten years. Two weeks ago, I completely tapered off of Oxy and am now just taking T/Codeine #3, 2 tabs 4 times daily. I have been told that Nortriptyline, Amitriptyline, and Desipramine all help ease chronic pain. I have tried Desipramine taken along with Prozac and did notice an increase in energy, but Desipramine made me sweat profusely and I gained 30 lbs in a year. I guess I am wanting to take something to give me more energy as I am taking Lexapro for unipolar depression which is notorious for causing fatigue as a side effect. Fortunately, I am not gaining weight which is a very good thing.
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