Melissa,
I was tired with the methadone. Also I had a hard time coming off it when it was time. Other than that It worked fairly well. But I also use my medications for headache and most of my meds are for headache.
Laura .
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From: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of MELISSA HARNER
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 6:58 AM
To: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditis
Hi Laura,Yes, my pain management is suggested to try to take me off all pain meds, and try methadone. I am currently on Fentanyl patch, lidocaine patch, oxycodone, for pain. It is not an option for the morphine pump, I just don't like the fact u r not in control. Did the methadone control your pain? What type side effects did u have? Why did u get off of the methadone? I really appreciate your time and attention in this, hope you have a painfree holiday, I pray for all to have. Melissa----- Original Message -----From: Laura MannonSent: Monday, November 24, 2008 12:55 AMSubject: RE: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditis
I used to be on methadone a long time ago. SO if you have an questions I an answer them.Laura-----Original Message-----
From: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups. [mailto:Arachnoiditcom is@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of MELISSA HARNER
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 11:41 PM
To: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditis
Laura,Glad that we can communicate, need support some days. I agree this cold weather is definitely not good for us. Stay warm and in your tub. Have a great Thanksgiving. I was curious about meds, just to see if u were on methadone, my pain management wants to try this next. I will be visiting with family this holiday! I will be in touch, thanks for writing back/----- Original Message -----From: Laura MannonSent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 4:31 PMSubject: RE: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditis
Melissa,I would be happy to talk to you. As far as my medication go they are numerous. I am on backlofin, zanflex, morphine, and several other medications I can't remember. I don't mange my medications since I am blind and my parents were afraid that I would mess s it up. Most of my meds are to mange headaches. But I suppose they take of the AA symptom as well. In the cold winter I really feel the AA hit me. That is when I get in my tub. Hope that you are having a good day.Laura Mannon-----Original Message-----
From: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups. com [mailto:Arachnoidit is@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of MELISSA HARNER
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:53 PM
To: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditis
Hi Laura, My name is melissa I have arachnoiditis for 8 years, I have written Briana also. I was wondering what medications do you take? I am on Fentanyl patch 200 mcq every other day, oxycondone 15mg every 4 hrs, cymbalta 60 mg in am and 30 mg in evening trazadone 150 mg for sleep and I have a spinal cord stimulator in place. My life is difficult but I make it work I pray a lot and have a strong family support.. I like to talk to you if that is okay? Melissa----- Original Message -----From: Laura MannonSent: Monday, November 03, 2008 3:20 PMSubject: RE: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditis
Hi,my name is Laura and I have arachnoiditis for 10 years now. I am fairly controlled on medications but I know that others have different opinions about different treatments. I take about 8 meds twice a day. Some are pain meds and some are muscle relaxeres. I have gotten to the point where I can walk the dog a small distance. I also have neuro problems witch cause me problems. I wish you luck and hope you can find a great doctor who can help you to get you some relief.Laura Mannon-----Original Message-----
From: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups. com [mailto:Arachnoidit is@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Brianna
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 2:02 PM
To: Arachnoiditis@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Arachnoiditis] I wanna talk with ppl with arachnoiditisHi,
My name is Brianna, my husband has had arachnoiditis for 4 years. I
want to talk with other ppl with this disease to see what life is like
for others. Life sucks for us and we feel totally alone, no one around
our area knows anything about this disease.
thx
Brianna