Opioids Best drug For nerve pain/Damange?

[96chanz]

Hi, So recently I was rushed to the heart hospital because I thought I was suffering from a heart blockage. (I have severe anxiety and as y'all know anxiety makes you think crazy things) I was feeling really bad burning and pain in my left thigh running down my feet. I had a cat scan, ekg, mri, chest xray, and the doctor said i suffered from nerve damage or a nerve blockage. Before then i thought i was having panic attacks from the nerve pain so i was taking up to 9 Xanax A Day. I know that's alot. but after I left the doctor perscribed me 30 Oxycodone 15 MG every 4 hours as needed for pain. and tbh I've had no panic attacks since then I feel like a new person. (I'm still taking my Xanax 2mg 3 times daily as needed) the xanax and Oxycodone work really good togeter in my opinion. I go to my primary care doctor thursday, but i was wondering if there are any better opiates that might work? or if oxycodones the best. Because i'll more than likely be on this medication for a long time. .... So my question is are there any other meds out the that work for nerve pain? thanks.

 

[macd610]

Hi chanz!
I'm sorry to hear what you're going through, but at least you have a diagnosis now. Sounds like you have been through some scary stuff!
I don't know much about nerve pain, and I'm sure you'll get some great responses.
I just wanted to let you know that there's a "pain management megathread" here in "Other Drugs", and I know there is alot of conversation and info on this subject there.
It's a great thread. When you search for it, you will see different versions and I think the most recent is 3 or 4. You'll be able to tell because you can only post in the most recent one.
It would probably be a good place for you to check out since it seems like (unfortunately) this is going to be a long-term deal. There are LOTS of CPP's (chronic pain patients) who post there and I bet you'll make some new friends who can relate to what you're going through.
Cat

 

[mrflowers00]

usually lyrica or neurontin are prescribed for nerve pain

 

[laCster]

lyrica is better than gabapentin, but they are both superior nerve-pain reducers

 

[chase_in_56ace]

Dilaudid (hydromorphone) works better than oxy for my pain.

 

[nycblueskie]

gabapentin is suppose to be good...it sucks recreationally though

 

[choco1ate]

kind of random, but methoxetamine is apparently good for neuropathy. source: interview with ketamine chemist

 

[shreddedlettuce]

"Best _____" threads are bound for failure.

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[fatstep]

So you're saying the hospital gave you 30 15mg oxycodones...you're very lucky. And I highly advise you not to go in the Dr asking for things by name, yes dilaudid works great but go in there asking for it and you'll be treated like a drug seeker. I have a feeling you doctor will not give you 15mg oxycodones when you go...that seriously surprises me they gave you something so strong and in such a quantity...be glad you got them I won't be surprised if you get percocet/hydrocodone 5mgs or neuron tin and lyrica good luck