Guest guest Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 --I am in a lot of pain with the arthritis and all. I have tried a lot of prescription meds for the pain. Have you asked about Vioxx or Naproxen? They are both good, but I have found that good old Tylenol Arthritis is the best. I have tried Aleve, well, you can count that one out. Ask your doctor about Vioxx, Naproxen or Cliniral is a good one also. I am not sure I spelled it right, but it is also good. Good luck to you with a new doctor. Sharon in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 Dear List, I know there are others out there who suffer with pain. The pain in my right shoulder has accelerated to such a point that I cannot even pick up a pen and pay my bills without extreme pain. I did call the HMO today and asked for a new doctor, since I have been not allowed to see my primary care provider until my next appointment which is at the end of this month. I see the dr. on Wednesday. What types of meds, etc. do you with constant pain take? I was on Celebrex, but the chiropracter told me that Celebrex is bad for the heart. I am now on Neurontin, but that doesn't seem to do a thing. The chiropracter has been working on me 3 days a week but I seem to be getting worse instead of better. I was crying so hard when i called the HMO lady she had me talk with the mental health people becuase she was worried about me. I haven't seen my therapist in 3 weeks because he is out of town. So, your list owner is in a lot of pain. Any ideas would be helpful! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 Hi - I have terrible cramps from my period (and fibroid tumors) and take percocet for it once in a while. It is a pretty good pain killer but many drs won't prescribe it because it is addictive (a narcotic). ---------- To: diabetes Subject: Re: pain Date: Sat, Oct 6, 2001, 12:04 AM Dear List, I know there are others out there who suffer with pain. The pain in my right shoulder has accelerated to such a point that I cannot even pick up a pen and pay my bills without extreme pain. I did call the HMO today and asked for a new doctor, since I have been not allowed to see my primary care provider until my next appointment which is at the end of this month. I see the dr. on Wednesday. What types of meds, etc. do you with constant pain take? I was on Celebrex, but the chiropracter told me that Celebrex is bad for the heart. I am now on Neurontin, but that doesn't seem to do a thing. The chiropracter has been working on me 3 days a week but I seem to be getting worse instead of better. I was crying so hard when i called the HMO lady she had me talk with the mental health people becuase she was worried about me. I haven't seen my therapist in 3 weeks because he is out of town. So, your list owner is in a lot of pain. Any ideas would be helpful! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 , I am glad you are seeing a new dr. I really hope this one helps. My bil was telling me about a Celebrex cream. He said it worked faster than the pills since it goes through the skin. Not sure if it would help, but thought I would mention it. Good luck. Re: pain > Dear List, > > I know there are others out there who suffer with > pain. The pain in my right shoulder has accelerated > to such a point that I cannot even pick up a pen and > pay my bills without extreme pain. > > I did call the HMO today and asked for a new > doctor, since I have been not allowed to see my > primary care provider until my next appointment which > is at the end of this month. I see the dr. on > Wednesday. > > What types of meds, etc. do you with constant > pain take? I was on Celebrex, but the chiropracter > told me that Celebrex is bad for the heart. I am now > on Neurontin, but that doesn't seem to do a thing. > > The chiropracter has been working on me 3 days a > week but I seem to be getting worse instead of better. > > I was crying so hard when i called the HMO lady > she had me talk with the mental health people becuase > she was worried about me. I haven't seen my therapist > in 3 weeks because he is out of town. > > So, your list owner is in a lot of pain. Any > ideas would be helpful! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 Hi -- I really really sympathize. The only thing I can suggest is making sure your new doctor checks (or better yet, has an orthopedist check) to see if your shoulder pain is being caused by advanced arthritis. If that is the case, and the pain is caused by the shoulder joint being severely deteriorated, surgery might be the best option. Of course I hope that's not your problem, but it would be worth checking. My mother's shoulder replacement wasn't fun, but she now has a functioning right shoulder without pain. Whatever the problem is, I hope it will soon be solved! In any case, given the severity of the problem, it seems to me that an orthopedist visit would be justified, if that hasn't happened already. Your HMO might not like the idea, but that's just too bad. HMOs are supposed to pay for referrals that are needed and justified, and this sure sounds like it is needed and justified! Best wishes -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2001 Report Share Posted October 6, 2001 Hi , I remember working with someone years ago that had been injured during World War II. The doctors had wanted to amputate his arm, but he refused to let them. He told me that the only thing that would give him relief was taking his wife's Midol tablets. Several years ago, I pulled a muscle in my back/side. I tried aspirin, Tylenol with no good results. I thought about what this friend had told me, so I went to the drug store and got a box of Midol. I started taking them and the pain was gone in a day or so. I don't know if you can take the Midol or if it would help. I'm only passing on information I have gathered over the years. Hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 Dear , My heart goes out to you. I used to have to miss work every month I had such a bad monthly time. Then I had my 3 sons and things got better. Thanks for the idea, we'll see what the new doctor orders, but I'm thankful for all the ideas I get. > Hi - I have terrible cramps from my period (and > fibroid tumors) and > take percocet for it once in a while. It is a pretty > good pain killer but > many drs won't prescribe it because it is addictive > (a narcotic). __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 ---Have you had an MRI or scan done to see what the cause is????? my husband had a torn rotary cuff that caused his pain. When I had it a long time ago, it was bursitis and I had to exercise it so the shoulder wouldn't freeze. I had to walk my fingers up the wall even at work. The other ladies kept making me do it! Celebrex and Vioux are not for people who have other problems. We found out the hard way when my husband was on it for arthritis. It sent his blood pressure through the roof. He had a problem with the blood pressure to start with and those meds just esculated it. All he is allowed to take to tylenol xtra strength. Madge In diabetes@y..., NANCY BROTZMAN <petra2000@y...> wrote: > Dear List, > > I know there are others out there who suffer with > pain. The pain in my right shoulder has accelerated > to such a point that I cannot even pick up a pen and > pay my bills without extreme pain. > > I did call the HMO today and asked for a new > doctor, since I have been not allowed to see my > primary care provider until my next appointment which > is at the end of this month. I see the dr. on > Wednesday. > > What types of meds, etc. do you with constant > pain take? I was on Celebrex, but the chiropracter > told me that Celebrex is bad for the heart. I am now > on Neurontin, but that doesn't seem to do a thing. > > The chiropracter has been working on me 3 days a > week but I seem to be getting worse instead of better. > > I was crying so hard when i called the HMO lady > she had me talk with the mental health people becuase > she was worried about me. I haven't seen my therapist > in 3 weeks because he is out of town. > > So, your list owner is in a lot of pain. Any > ideas would be helpful! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 In a message dated 10/7/01 7:48:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, petra2000@... writes: > My > appointment with the new doctor is Wednesday at 1:30. > , I'll keep you in my prayers. Do let us know what the new doctor tells you. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 My shoulder pain was from arthritis in the AC joint in my right shoulder. I finally got relief after a cortisone shot this summer, but now that I am back at work (teaching) I can feel it starting to act up again. - At 05:06 AM 10/7/01 +0000, you wrote: >---Have you had an MRI or scan done to see what the cause is????? >my husband had a torn rotary cuff that caused his pain. >When I had it a long time ago, it was bursitis and I had to exercise >it so the shoulder wouldn't freeze. I had to walk my fingers up the >wall even at work. The other ladies kept making me do it! >Celebrex and Vioux are not for people who have other problems. We >found out the hard way when my husband was on it for arthritis. It >sent his blood pressure through the roof. He had a problem with the >blood pressure to start with and those meds just esculated it. >All he is allowed to take to tylenol xtra strength. >Madge >In diabetes@y..., NANCY BROTZMAN <petra2000@y...> wrote: > > Dear List, > > > > I know there are others out there who suffer with > > pain. The pain in my right shoulder has accelerated > > to such a point that I cannot even pick up a pen and > > pay my bills without extreme pain. > > > > I did call the HMO today and asked for a new > > doctor, since I have been not allowed to see my > > primary care provider until my next appointment which > > is at the end of this month. I see the dr. on > > Wednesday. > > > > What types of meds, etc. do you with constant > > pain take? I was on Celebrex, but the chiropracter > > told me that Celebrex is bad for the heart. I am now > > on Neurontin, but that doesn't seem to do a thing. > > > > The chiropracter has been working on me 3 days a > > week but I seem to be getting worse instead of better. > > > > I was crying so hard when i called the HMO lady > > she had me talk with the mental health people becuase > > she was worried about me. I haven't seen my therapist > > in 3 weeks because he is out of town. > > > > So, your list owner is in a lot of pain. Any > > ideas would be helpful! > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Haven't had anything done, since my " old " doctor won't see me between appointments. My husband was talking to the lady that works in the drug store. She said she left that same doctor for the same reason. She refuses to see patients between visits (9 weeks) even if you are dying! I do thank all of you who have sent ideas. My appointment with the new doctor is Wednesday at 1:30. Hopefully I can make it until then!! (in loads of pain) > ---Have you had an MRI or scan done to see what the > cause is????? __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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