I have severe back and neck pain and get 0 relief from any meds. Every doctor I see I tell them straight up I take Excedrin 4 pills 3 times a day to move. Answer always... that's too much yet no one addresses the issue. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and put on Lyrica and Cymbalta- one is extended time release and one gastric patient are not supposed to take (Excedrin is a NO NO yet that's the end of the conversation)
I have ADHD on top of it all, since the weight is gone my brain say do this and that Right Now, so after different horrible situations with meds 12 years ago I was put on Adderall 10 mg 4 times daily. This med works good for about a week then I have to go without for 2-3 days because it stops working.
I have had 3 major surgeries and strong pain meds like morphine and fentanyl doesn't work. I need a doctor that completely understands. ---- One massive pondering question--- Excedrin contains acetaminophen that effects liver so I have kidney and liver function tests, they are always normal, shouldn't this flag someone who truly cares about their patient and get pain under control with someone who has had gastric. I'm not a doctor and fell blessed for not having damage to my liver, maybe I am overthinking, but wouldn't that mean there is a malabsorption or drop off point in my system.
Sorry for long wind but I am so SICK AND TIRED OF HURTING AND BEING MADE TO FEEL LIKE A JUNKIE WHEN I ASK FOR PAIN MEDS. NO ONE SEEMS TO WANNA LISTEN.
