OfflineNow that you have already had surgery and am in some phase of recovery... What is the medication mix that you are taking?
Prior to surgery you probably had a wide range of medications and some strong pain medications. Then after surgery, you probably also kept up those pain medications.
But then after time, the need for some of those medications will diminish and perhaps different ones will crop up
For instance, I have not had surgery since 2000, but have had additional herniated discs and countless flareups.
My current mix is:
Oxycodone IR 5mg
Zanaflex 4mg
Neurontin 400mg 4x day
Ambien 10mg (as needed)
At some point, I hope to eliminate the Oxycodone... I was successful in eliminating Oxycontin just about 2 months ago.
My Pain Management doctor though believes I will need to stay on some type of pain medication perhaps for life. But that is a different story
Ron DiLauro
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Neurontin 600mg x 3/day
Tramadol 50mg x 4/day taken with
Tylenol 1000mg x 4/day
10 weeks post-op:
Norco 7.5mg (1/2) X2/DAY
Soma 350mg X2/DAY
Lexapro 10mg/DAY
I still want Motrin
!!!!
20+ years of back pain, Grade I spondylolisthesis L4 on L5 secondary to bilateral spondylolysis (pars defects, unstable), L4-5 disc desiccation, facet arthrosis L4-5, L5-S1. LESI's X 4, facet injections, chiropractic, massage, Bowen therapy, aquatherapy, Left L4-5 Polar (posterior oblique lumbar arthrodesis) with posterolateral fusion and instrumention on August 5,2008(BAK Vista PEEK cage, BMP, Connexus, autograph, ST360 Spinal Stabilization System) Norco, Soma, (NO MORE MOTRIN
), Bone-growth Stimulator
II Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Neurontin 1600mg 3 times a day
Carbamazepine 300mg 3 times a day
Zanaflex 6mg 4 times a day (activity can cause variation)
Celebrex 200mg 1 to 2 times a day
Imitrex 100mg tabs as needed
Baclofen 10mg tabs as needed
5 months post op C-spine SCS
16 months post op C2 Ganglionectomy C1 decompression
3.5 years post op barrage of lumbar surgeries
"I tried to puree a rock...it didn't work..."
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Ultram - 200 to 300 mg a day-2 pills at 5am-9am-12pm
Neurontin -1300mg a day (slowly increasing until I find a good amt. for me) 400mg in AM -400mg at noon -500mg in eve (at this time)
Klonopin -8mg a day- 1mg in Am -2mg at noon -2mg at 3pm -3mg at 7pm
lunesta 3mg @ bed prn-usually 2 to 4 times a week.
That's it for me when it comes to meds. I take lots of vitamins also. I'm a big believer in vitamins.
Cervical Stenosis with Myeolopathy.
C-3-7 Herniations Impingement on Cord several areas.
C6-7 is worse with Large Herniation with over 50% Impingement.
Possible M.S "Only Possible".
Myeolpathy symptoms seem to be getting worse. So time is important to me.keeping a positive attitude and holding head high.
Feel Free To Check Out My Websites: Patsy Now And Hunt Pix
I had a hemilaminectomy 2/06. My current medication regime is:
MSContin 30mg 3 times a day
Oxycodone 15 mg as needed for breakthrough
Zanaflex as needed for muscle spasms - but I use it with my
Ambien 15 mg at bedtime (the Ambien wears off after about 3 or 4 hours, and when I wake up at 2 in the morning, I take one 4mg Zanaflex to get me back to sleep without feeling groggy the next day)
I am also prescribed Mobic for inflammation, but I take it sporadically.
Now, I WISH I could get off the medication. You would not BELIEVE how hard it is for me to keep them filled. BIG name pharmacies most of the time don't have it in stock, only order once a week and they "never know" when it's coming in. I understand, totally, because would you believe there are people out there that may rob the place? I know - surprised me too! BUT, understanding doesn't mean I have to like that fact.
So, Ron - as usual a very good question; what other topics you have up your sleeve?
Take care, now, you hear?
Jeaux
'Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you..... Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom'
Broad-based midline posterior C5-6 herniation with cervical cord rotation counterclockwise, C6-7 herniation both with moderate degree thecal sac impingmnt; Milder C4-5 herniation (with mod. degree midine thecal sac encroachment); Mild midline C3-4 Left paracentral C2-3 disc bulges; Mild posterior T2-3 disc bulge; Suspected Adenoma of Left thyroid gland; S/P right hemilaminectomy (2/06) at L5-S1 with postsurgical changes, scar tissue around the S1 nerve root as well as circumferential osteophyte impingement of the foramen floor bilaterally; disc bulge at L4-5 and mild degenerative changes of the facet joints. Schnorl's node L1-2 (posterior endplate eccentric to the right). But this may all be because I am depressed....
Sometimes they just come out at the strangest times. It could be reading someone's post, could be outside mowing the lawn, driving in a car, etc
I think what really moves me here is to do what I can to maintain the interest level for all members so that they want to come back for more.
On another note, I am glad to see you posting more I missed not seeing you that often here. Oh, and btw your new avatar, I do like it, but its just not the same as seeing you.
Ron DiLauro
Ron's Story
Welcome to Spine-Health
Spine-Health FAQs
rdilauro@gmail.com
The Mod Squad
The information provided by members of Spine-Health should never be considered as formal medical advice. It is recommendations based on member's personal experiences only.
This can vary from person to person, so do not take comments as medical facts or rules
Neurontin-1700mgs-400mgs@6am 400mgs@10am 400mgs@2pm 500mgs@7pm
Klonopin-5mgs a day-1mg@6am 1mg@10am 1mg@2pm 2mgs@7pm
Ultram 300mgs a day 100mgs@6am 100mgs@10am 100mgs@2pm
I have not needed to take my lunesta in about one month
and have slept much better.
Cervical Stenosis with Myeolopathy.
C-3-7 Herniations Impingement on Cord several areas.
C6-7 is worse with Large Herniation with over 50% Impingement.
Possible M.S "Only Possible".
Myeolpathy symptoms seem to be getting worse. So time is important to me.keeping a positive attitude and holding head high.
Feel Free To Check Out My Websites: Patsy Now And Hunt Pix