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I am thinking about asking my doctor for pain meds. Has anyone did this? How hard is it to live on the pain pills? Side effects, and what about getting addicted?

posted August 7, 2016
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I was on Tramadol for a long time, it took the edge off of my pain but it never fully relieved it. I switched to a new doctor a little over a year ago, who specializes in pelvic pain conditions. He started me on oxycodone and I feel like I can finally live pain free again. I am on a small dose. The down side is that you build a tolerance like most drugs and most people need to keep increasing their dosage for it to keep working for them and of course it is addictive. I have been lucky and haven't had to go up on my dose since I started but I don't think that's typical. As far as side effects go, I deal with mild constipation. Good luck to you!!

posted August 12, 2016
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I was on the waiting list for nearly 18 months to see my Gyne doctor and not given any pain relief other than paracetamol, I moved to my new doctor 2 months ago (with my huge medical file) and explained everything to him, there and then in front of me, he rang through to my gynes secretary and I had an appointment 3 days later and the tablets he has given me have made such a difference for me, he has so far been the nicest doctor that I've come across with dealing with my endo xx
My old doctor was a lady and disregarded my pain as period cramps and to get on with my life!!!
I'm now booked in for a laparoscopy on the 30th September xxx

posted August 12, 2016
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For all of you struggling with doctors, I am proof that finding the right one can give you part of your life back. So like I said last night, I had an appt. this morning with my PCP and he did prescribe Tramadol which helped. He also gave me Celebrex for the inflammation in my bones. I know it isn't easy switching doctors but it is worth it. I went from driving 5 minutes to about 45 minutes to get a doctor that a friend recommended and I was very blessed to only had to switch one time, but if I had too, I would have kept looking. I went from a doctor who only looked at a computer screen to a doctor who sits down face to face with me and tells me what is going on, asks questions about how our current treatment plan is working, and makes sure I understand what the next step is in taking care of my health. It makes the pain, just a little easier and feels a little less lonely. We have a major pain pill problem in the Shelby, Gastonia, and Charlotte area so it isn't easy to get it if you need it, but if your find the right doctor then I am sure someone will be able to help. I wish you the best @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member !!!!

posted August 8, 2016
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My dr has always given me something. I have norco for the really bad times and prescription ibuprofen for the not so bad. I also take aleve as needed. Norco will make u sleepy, however i have been on it for years so i dont get sleepy. I also cut them in half cuz usually a half will take the edge off. I have been with my dr for years, she has done 3 surgeries on me and has delivered my baby, so she knows when im in pain.

posted August 7, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Omg so sorry I meant to post this on another question about how Endo impacts sex drive. I am SO sorry and embarrassed!

posted October 6, 2018

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