Suggest Treatment For Severe Chronic Back Pain Caused By Hyperalgesia
Sun, 7 Aug 2016
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
It has long been known that opioid pain medications actually worsen pain over time rather than help it. This process is called hyperalgesia. Doctors are not likely to prescribe opioids as this will only lead to tolerance, dependence, and worsened chronic pain over time. Treatments that are more beneficial include regular intensive physical therapy, and medications including SNRI antidepressants (Effexor, Cymbalta), and Neurontin (which you are on, though perhaps at too low a dose). I would recommend you seek out these treatment options instead.
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