I had my pain doctor tell me yesterday that every 1 1/2 to 2 years a person who is taking round-the-clock opioids should go off of them completely for at least 3 months, in order to reset the person's system. This is in response to opioid-induced hyperalgesia.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid-i ... peralgesia
How in the world does one do this? I can't even imagine. Now I am being pushed In that direction. I have been on opioids for 9 years now. I hate them but how do I tolerate the pain without them?
Does anyone out there understand opioid-induced hyperalgesia enough to answer a couple of questions about it?
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
Re: Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
Christopher,
Have you contacted Cora? She had to get off opiates after many years and may be able to help you.
Have you contacted Cora? She had to get off opiates after many years and may be able to help you.
Athlete until pain started in 2001. Diagnosed with PN in Nov. 2010. Probable cause: 3 difficult labors, 5 pelvic surgeries for endometriosis, and undiagnosed hip injuries. 60% better after 3 rounds of shockwave therapy in Cornwall, Ontario (Dec - Feb/12). 99% better after bilateral hip scopes for FAI and labral tears (April and July/12). Pelvic pain life coach Lorraine Faendrich helped me overcome the mind/body connection to chronic pain: http://www.radiantlifedesign.com
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Re: Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
Thank you, Lernica. I was not aware of Cora's situation.
I will contact her.
Christopher
I will contact her.
Christopher
Re: Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
Christopher, you can read Cora's story here:
http://www.pudendalhope.info/forum/view ... =25&t=1656
I hope they are not suggesting going off your meds cold-turkey. Cora was having good success with suboxone which helps you taper off slowly without severe withdrawal symptoms but also provides pain relief while you are tapering off.
Violet
http://www.pudendalhope.info/forum/view ... =25&t=1656
I hope they are not suggesting going off your meds cold-turkey. Cora was having good success with suboxone which helps you taper off slowly without severe withdrawal symptoms but also provides pain relief while you are tapering off.
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.