I have been using the occasional Vicodin when my symptoms are just too much to bear. Well, lately I've had a stomach virus which seems to have aggravated my IBS. Now when I take the Vicodin it kills my stomach even when I take it with food. For the docs on here, and also for those that might have experience, is/are there pain killers like Vicadin that don't cause an upset stomach? I'm going to the pain doc on Monday and I'm going to ask him for whatever you guys recommend.
Thanks!
Pain killer recommendations besides Vicodin
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J Dimitrakov
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Re: Pain killer recommendations besides Vicadin
All pain-killers do share some of the side effects of vicodine. I would rather advise you to try sacral neuromodulation (an invasive procedure) since the neuromodulation protocol we use is not available in the US (it is non-invasive).
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tacoma13
I just did some searching on sacral neuromodulation. I see it mentioned a lot for urinary retention and IC type symtoms, neither of which I have currently. My pain is usually centered in the testes, and sometimes in the pelvic area around the left side of the pelvise, starting near the top left notch of the pubic bone and radiating down towards the testes. Sometimes I even get a little back pain with it. You still think neuromodulation can help this? Neurontin and Elavil did not help me, so what I have been doing it just living with the pain and taking the vicodin as needed. Personally, I think I have nerve damage, but that is a diagnosis of exclusion.
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J Dimitrakov
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=====I don't think it's a diagnosis of exclusion but under your circumstances, yes.tacoma13 wrote:I just did some searching on sacral neuromodulation. I see it mentioned a lot for urinary retention and IC type symtoms, neither of which I have currently. My pain is usually centered in the testes, and sometimes in the pelvic area around the left side of the pelvise, starting near the top left notch of the pubic bone and radiating down towards the testes. Sometimes I even get a little back pain with it. You still think neuromodulation can help this?
=====You are right that classical neuromodulation (used for IC) will probably provide little relief. What I would suggest is that you find a pain specialist or a physical therapist who can perform external neurostimulation or neuromodulation.
Neurontin and Elavil did not help me, so what I have been doing it just living with the pain and taking the vicodin as needed. Personally, I think I have nerve damage, but that is a diagnosis of exclusion.
This communication provides general information, and is not a substitute for face-to-face medical care. A doctor-patient relationship should not be assumed by the reader.
Jordan Dimitrakov, M.D., Ph.D.
Jordan Dimitrakov, M.D., Ph.D.
It's an old post but just wondering what is external neurostimulation. Cannot find anything on the internet
Age:36 | Onset Age: 31 (chronic incomplete evacuation since 29) | Symptoms: Anal fissure (3); Pain in the rectum. Left Testicular pain started in August 2007. Professional PT (5 sessions) in June 2007. Stanford/Wise-Anderson Protocol in July 2007. Back to professional PT from Dec 17 2007 onwards twice a week; Dry needling once a week since March 06 2008. | Helped By: Sleeping; lying down; Thermotex infrared heating pad | Worsened By: Any activity; Medications Lyrica 75 mg* 2, Elavil 10mg Supplements; Cod liver oil ; Natural calm started 02/15; Vitamin B12 started 02/16;Vitamin D 1000U 03//08;Glucosamine+hyaluronic acid+MSM 04/08 Bed ridden since August 2007; Working from bed since Dec 2007 ;Botox done 100 units 04/03/08;RAST for wheat/rye/oats/milk -ve. Dairy free since 04/20/08. Gluten free since 04/25/08;Tried without success so far: Baclofen, PEMF machines, pranic healing reiki ;
TENS possibly?
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.