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Yes, yes, a hundred times yes!
Don't take this remark the wrong way but if you are over 90 years old the odds are that you won't be alive long enough for long term damage from the opiods. Again I apologize if that sounded harsh.
Sorry, I don't usually disagree with Alva but I can't understand why anyone would choose to suffer when relief is available. The medication has been prescribed by a doctor that knows the diagnosis, and IMO addiction is a boogey man that causes far too many to hesitate far too long (especially in someone who is 90). If side effects are a concern then pay careful attention to dosing and diet and use laxatives as needed.
Good luck!
I recommend adding a magnesium supplement to your nightly regimen to keep your bowels healthy. Because opioids will cause constipation and then you will potentially have other issues.
I hope that you find some relief, chronic pain is miserable and messes with your head.
My advice to use the meds remains the same.
Please don’t remain in dire pain.
Certainly speak to your doctor about meds to manage your pain.
Hoping that you will find relief very soon.
Certain the OP should see his or her own physician. Sometimes things actually require more than a pill. In some cases it is necessary to address the nerves themselves with ablation. I wish this OP luck.
Without knowing all the details of what is causing the pain, it is possible to use the opioids as temporary relief while you look into other pain relief options. Some medical centers have pain clinics, so call your insurance provider to see if this is an available option.
For example: if the pain is from osteoarthritis, there are excellent, non-opioid, minimally invasive therapies covered by insurance. My mom is 91 and has issues with arthritis and cartilege loss in her knees. She had gel injections and it worked great and continues to work great.
My MIL is in LTC, is 85 yrs old. In 2009 she broke her back, which already had osteoporosis. She has a lot of back pain now since she is barely mobile. They put lidocaine patches on her, which work pretty well. When she takes pain meds she does become severely constipated, so this is a very real side effect. I wish you relief now and in the future!
thank you for all the good info you provide on the forum!
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