The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
Sign up for free e-mail updates!The Body en Espanol
Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.

Ask the Experts about Opportunistic Infections

 

pain
Jan 17, 2000

Im on my 10 or12yr now.Im in constant pain,fatigue and just found out about nerve damage I have.Ive been taking viodin es for about 9 yrs now I told my doctor Im having more pains so he took me off the vicodin which really didnt do much or pain but it gave e a lift from fatigue and allowed me to do things Im now on roxicodone and oxycontin but Im still in pain when I said could I try something else they said there is really nothing else which isnt true.How sick does someone have to be before their put on percodane or morphine Im so sick of living in pain Im thinking of going to mexico and try to find pain meds that work Im not looking to abuse any drugs just be able to do things like regular people thanks.

Response from Dr. Feinberg

There are indeed other methods of controlling pain, including use of patches that last for 72 hours. Ask your doctor for a referral to a Pain Center, or find another doctor who will. Pain Centers have specialists in pain management. There is no reason for you to be so uncomfortable.



Terms of Use
Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.

Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their messages.

Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.

Copyright notice.