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Posted 1/30/2014 9:58 AM (GMT 0)
shocked  I am dealing with two types of chronic pain. Nine years of abdominal pain from a post ileostomy surgery and pain in my lower back, hips and knees from arthritis. I have been on all kinds of  pain killers from percocet to tylenol. I do not want to continue any narcotics (percocet, vicodin or dilaudid) because I have a fear of addiction. The doctors also put me on Lorazepam because they think it could be from stress. I am looking for relief without narcotics. Does anyone have advice or home remedies I could try to get relief? Thanks.
Posted 1/30/2014 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome iad to the Cp forum at HW. The vast majority of us feel as you do but there generally comes a time that to have any quality of life medications our only hope . In talking terms of Chronic pain dependence versus addiction is a world apart and I believe you can find an explaination of the two in the sticky at the top of the page .

We also all use many different modalities to assist our meds that are not narcotic or simply not medication at all. Everything from meds for neuropathy such as lyrica and cymbalta to meds such as steroids and anti inflammation . TENS units ,injections and physical therapy . I personaly use aqua therapy and its helped immensley . Unfortunately theres no one stop shopping cure or aid that will help everyone . Its a hit or miss trial and error deal. You keep working different things until you get the things or combination of things that bring you the best relief .

You've come to a great place for help and advice and we certainly have experience in the trial and error department.
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