Alcie; I have also had cortisone injections, but with my condition so far advanced they no longer work for me. I have Osteonecrosis stage 4 in both of my hips. I live near Ann Arbor, Michigan, and am...
Joan M; I have gone to see my PCP, now I am taking Darvocet-N 100mgx2/day & ultram 50mgx2/day, he won't prescribe anything stronger; and it still doesn't work for the amount of PAIN I'm in. He...
Has anyone heard of bone pain meds? I went to my PCP yesterday, he suggested that I go to pain management clinic, he won't prescribe anything stronger than darvocet for my pain. I am being treated...
Has anyone heard of bone pain meds? If so do you know the names, and do they work well? Any suggestions are appreciated....
Serina; I to am fairly new to this site, I have been recently diagnosed with Osteonecrosis in both hips ( dead bone ). I have been told by my doctors that i shouldn't consume large amounts of...
merrygirl; My PCP has perscribed Darvocet-N 100mg as needed. I am also on meds for high BP, high cholesterol, and diabetes....
I'm thinking aboutr asking my doctor for Duragesic pain patch, is this the same as Fentanyl? I have taken Darvocet, Vicodin, & Percocet, none of them come close to relieving my pain. I'm in stage 4...
I took a fall in my tub a couple of days ago, broke 3 ribs on right side, bruised my right kidney, bruised my spleen. All that on top of my Osteonecrosis; ( stage 4, both hips). Made trip to ER, but...
SnowyLynne; I know how you feel. I've tried all of the OTC meds none of them even come close to relieving the amount of pain I'm in. The only pain meds I have now is Darvocet-N, 100mg x 2/ day,...
Thanks to everyone who has posted replies, I have a doctors appt. coming up I'll keep you updated. Thanks again for all the advice....
Jag; I filed for SSD & SSI in November of 09, they're supposed to have a decision by mid march. I talked to an examiner in December 09, he said I will need to go to an SSI doctor, he's supposed to...
Ides; The meds make me so nauseated, that 9 times out of 10, I vomit. I've never taken many pain meds, and don't know what to ask my doctor for. Is there any that you know of that are gentler on the...
Ides; Thanks, I have applied for state assistance, but was denied.I am still trying to work, and the state of Michigan says I have to be disabled for a year before I qualify for benefits. I am using...
I was recently diagnosed with Osteonecrosis of both hips, stage 4, in massive pain. Have seen Orthopedist he recomends hip replacements as soon as possible, however I don't have insurance. I have...
Judy2; I have seen an orthopedist complete hip replacements were discussed, but because I don't have insurance coverage pain meds are my only option. I have applied for SSDI, and SSI, but no word...
I have massive amounts of pain, due to Osteonecrosis stage 4, of both hips. I have tried Vicodin, Percocet, Darvocet, all they do is mess up my stomach, any suggestions? I appreciate any advice,...
Thanks Ides & Judy2, I am at stage 4 ( ON Both hips, left worse). Tried pain meds, (Vicodin ES,Percocet,Darvocet), they don't work for me, any suggestions? Iwas also on prednisone, 50mg a day for...
I have recently been diagnosed with osteonecrosis in both hips,what are my options? Any help on this subject is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you in advance....