Re: Pain medications for late onset metabolic myopathies

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Ray

For neuropathic pain a tricyclic antidepressant will help your Neurontin and

narcotic work better. How much Neurontin do you take?

Methadone and Duragesic are both good drugs. The major difference is cost.

Duragesic is VERY expensive and Methadone is very cheap. How much Percocet do

you take now for breakthrough pain? Do you take Oxycontin 20mg twice a day?

Sounds like you just need your meds readjusted.

Also, for fatigue from chronic narcotic use I would recommend Ritalin 5-10mg

in AM and noon.

Janelle McGuire

Mom to with mito and with ADHD and learning disability

Pain Nurse Specialist for Great River Home Care and Hospice