Posted by NikkiT2 on August 19, 2005, at 4:41:23 [reposted on August 20, 2005, at 11:57:02 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Non-Oral Painkillers??, posted by Declan on August 18, 2005, at 18:25:26
Been there done that on amitrip. etc.. and no longer willing to try anything that has any psychiatyric changes listed as a side effect.. I've worked darn hard to be where I am in my recovery, and fought side effects for too long to ever want to go down that route again..
I saw my GP this morning and she has prescribed me Capsaicin cream..Its for neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, and after shingles.. she said its worth a try..
But heck, it burns and itches (apparently that side effect will subside after a few days worth of treatment). I have to apply it every 4 hours.I'm *really* scared of anything that will "mess with my head".. really scared.. and as I hacve stomach problems too, I don't want anything that wil mess with that too much..
Roll on the accupuncture and nerve block!
Nikki
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