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What kind of medicine?
ok so I have this back problem.. my muscles are waaaay too tight for my age (15/f..they are like rocks and suppose to be like silly putty), my bones at the base of my skull are too small and the hole that connects my spine to my skull is too small, and I have pinched nerves.. so my doctor perscribed me hydrocodone for the pain but the problem is it's not working.. at all.. so does anyone know any stronger medicine that I could ask my doctor about that might actually help my back? The pain keeps me awake at night so I need something strong. Sometimes it makes me cry because the pain is so overwhelming even after I've taken the hydrocodone... and I don't ever cry because I have extremely high pain tolerance.. so I need something really strong
Thanks in advance! (sorry so long!)
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Some pain pills just don't work on certain people. Sometimes the doctor has to try a few different ones before they find one that works for you. I'm not sure how long you've been taking the medicine, but if it's been a while and it's still not working, you need to tell your doctor. They generally start you on a lower dose medicine and work their way up.
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Hi there,
You would really be best asking your doctor for advice on painkillers.
You must be in mega-pain if you are taking hydrocodeine and it's not working.
When I broke my leg I was given a combination of Di-Hydrocodeine and another painiller called Voltarol (Diclofenac). It worked really well as the Di-Hydrocodeine on it's own wasn't enough. The only problem with it though is that it makes you sleep and sleep and sleep!
Have you tried alternative medicines, things like acupuncture, herbal remedies, homeopathy.
It may be worth giving them a go - nothing ventured nothing gained!
Whatever happens I hope they sort it out for you so that you are not in pain anymore!
Take Care
Mel xx
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You will have to tell your doctor it isn't working and let him take it from there.
Anything much stronger may be to addictive. I have seen a lot of people addicted to hydrocodone. So it is pretty powerful itself.
If he can't or won't give you anything else, maybe he could suggest a pain management class. If your problem isn't something that can be repaired then it is probably a good idea to take a pain management course anyway. :)
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Whoa, hyrdocodine isn't working? This must be some serious stuff.
I'm not aware of much stronger forms of pain medication there are. Whenever I had meningitis they gave me morphine. That worked GREAT, but it gave me horrible side effects like dreaming of bologna and thinking my sister is Snow White.
-tekcoreht
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