Analgesics (Pain Killers)

Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain. Analgesics include paracetamol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), narcotic drugs, synthetic drugs with narcotic properties and various others. On this forum, you can talk about acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, buprenorphine, diamorphine (heroin), fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, opium, oxycodone, tramadol, and other analgesics.

Arrrgg codeine again!!

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This will be my 3rd time getting of these pills it's hard but what's harder is staying of them as I feel so weak tired and have no energy which makes me do depressed I take them again the pains in my legs I could cut them off!!! And the not sleeping really does my brain in. I go months in between...

by staceybnd286263 over a year ago

Fentanyl Patches withdraws.

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I am having SEVERE Itching to the point I stratch to the point of bleeding any adivse down to 12mg and off completely in 5 days. I have Soma & Perks as a back up if needed. I can NOT take any pain medicines it apprears because bowels actually stop completely. Had Maker test done & looked...

by peggy over a year ago

Pain Management CHRONIC Pain Patient

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I have been Diagnosed as a Chronic Pain Management Patient in 2007 at Durham while in the N.C. D.O.C. I was being treated at the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury and Mr PCP refused to increase the Methadone that iI had been on since 2007. I had been on 30 mg a day. It had become less effective. He...

by Thomas Jones280790 over a year ago

Switched from Valium to Xanax

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I'm a 48 yr old, diagnosed with chronic PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as well as high blood pressure with problematic edema. I take Avalide 150/12.5 for the latter. For 3 years, I have been taking 45 mg Buspar, 30 mg Paxil, and 2 mg Valium (at night). On my last visit, I told my doctor that I...

by Panic-stricken278964 over a year ago

Struggling Addict. Can I take Loperdime (Immodium) and nothing else for a few days?

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I am a 32 year old male that has been heavily using opiates for around 3 years now. It has completely taken over my life both financially and physically. I have been reading forums for a couple of months now and I am ready to be done with these effin things already! I take about 80-120mg a day...

by Uzer213 over a year ago

Testing positive for buprenorphine while increased dosage with Tramadol

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I tested positive for buprenorphine on a 10 panel screen. I have never taken Suboxone, nor even know anyone socially that has a suboxone contract. I do have chronic pain from a back injury 7 years ago. I take Tramadol and a muscle relaxer for the daily pain. The mornings I have had to take an...

by 343222275080 over a year ago

Heroin! Methodone, addiction

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Hello Im a recovering heroin addict, and in my experience there is no quick fix, there is no magic drug that will release all withdrawal symptoms. The best advise ( from my experience) is to detox in a clinic under medal care, wheather it be methadone or subutex or suboxon, and gradually be weened...

by Dean over a year ago

Dr switched RX from methadone to oxycontin

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Following multiple surgeries, the pain team at the hospital decided that the best pain meds for me to go home on were methadone (10mg t.i.d.) and gabapentin (300mg t.i.d.). I was on this combination for the last 3 days in the hospital and the first 15 days at home. It did a decent job of...

by Equinegoddess over a year ago

numbness on thigh

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ANESTHETIC PATCH. hello, I'm 33+ & have the same problem from around last 4 yrs. In the beginning it started with needle pricking giving a dis illusion as some needle is left inside my jeans pocket. later in six months that spot became numb with almost symptoms resembling to u all. when I stand...

by arien over a year ago

Codeine Research Questionnaire

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Hi Very little is currently known about codeine use in the academic world. I am an MSc Health Psychology student aiming to develop our understanding of codeine use (and ultimately help those who use it) by carrying out some much needed research. I am looking for people who have recently used...

by Guest over a year ago