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Re: Tips for taking Anti-depressants for pain management
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:25 pm
by Rosemary
I chew gum Sunil to help the dry mouth from the anti depressant medication for pain- it does make you burp a bit and i don't swallow it.
I can't understand why you say not the sugar free gum - this is what i use to avoid my teeth getting any worse - is there something different in this gum ?
Rosemary x
Re: Tips for taking Anti-depressants for pain management
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:19 pm
by Rosemary
Thank you for explaining about the gum Sunil - you have a lot to balance - i have read and taken in all you have written.
I am at early days with pain management and was very surprised and pleased that i see a pain specialist and gynaecologist together when i go - at least it is being joined together under one appointment something i didn't expect at all. I sometimes feel i am having two different conversations though - but i guess they are working together.
My husband came off his motorbike and hurt his ribs - very sore but not broken - it took a little while to heal but they did eventually - just takes a bit longer in your 50s.
Take care.
Rosemary x
Re: Tips for taking Anti-depressants for pain management
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:08 am
by Daisydex
Sunil,have you tried a topical cream? I tried some oral meds but due to my other medical conditions I had a difficult time tolerating them. One if my Drs came uo with a cream that has Ketoprofen, bacoflen, gabapentin, and amitripyline that has helped me quite a bit. I also take Valium sups 10mg nightly which also helps. I am a less meds is more type of girl if possible so on top of these meds I do PT,acupunture, cardio and stretching weekly. This is not my first rodeo, I was told in 2005 I would be in heart failure in less than two years. I fought that diagnosis and have all intentions of doing everything I can on this one as well!! Best of luck on quick and happy healing!!!
Re: Tips for taking Anti-depressants for pain management
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:12 am
by Violet M
Hello Daisy. Welcome to the forum. I would be interested in hearing your story in the Welcome Center of the forum.
Violet
Re: Tips for taking Anti-depressants for pain management
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:08 am
by Daisydex
Thanks Violet for the welcome!
. Sorry it has been awhile since I logged in. I hope to post my journey here soon! I have been through some trials health wise in the past, but this one definitely has given me a run for the money. I'm progressing pretty well so I hope to beat it soon!!