- Daily Multi Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
- DL-Phenylalanine - 500mg AM / 500mg PM
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid - 300mg AM / 300mg PM
- Fish Oil - 1000mg AM
- Cholecalciferol - 2000mg AM
- Venlafaxine HCL - 75mg AM / 150mg PM
- Prazosin HCL - 6mg PM
- For anyone having nightmares due to their pain, this drug is AMAZING. It also helps me get sleep even when I wouldn't be able to because of my pain.
- Fentanyl (Transdermal) - 50mcg/hr
- Methocarbamol - 750mg twice a day for muscle spasms
- Alternate every other day with
- Baclofen - 10mg three times a day for muscle spasms
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate - 50mg as needed for outbreak pain
- Oxycodone/Acetaminophen - 5mg/325mg as needed for outbreak pain
- Medtronic Spinal Cord Stimulator - Cyclic (roughly 1 hour on and then 1 hour off, starting at 8:00 AM and completing at 10:00 PM) provides stimulation to the right lower extremity, with leeds placed to cover the left if needed in the future.
Previous Medications
- Ibuprofen - 600mg as needed for pain
- Vicodin - multiple varying strength prescriptions for pain
- Darvocet - multiple varying strength prescriptions for pain
- Gabapentin - unknown dosage with no effect
- Amitriptyline - unknown dosage with no effect
- Topamax - unknown dosage, caused severe limb paralysis, difficulties with word recall, severe speech impairment
- Oxycodone extended release - 10mg every 12 hours
- Oxycodone fast acting - 5mg as needed for outbreak pain
- Fentanyl - 25mcg/hr
- Lidocaine Paste - Applied to affected area when needed / had no positive effect
- Cyclobenzaprine HCL - 10mg as needed for muscle spasms
Previous Treatments
- Multiple lower lumbar sympathetic nerve blocks (over 10)
- Multiple chiropractic adjustments with no positive effect
- Multiple acupuncture treatments with minimal benefit that often led to more extreme pain
- Multiple physical therapy sessions; including desensitization, tens-unit applications, bike riding, warm water soaks, massage, pressure treatments, and fittings for household items for the disabled
Makes a phenomenal herbal pillow that I use daily. Works well to relax tensed muscles and relieves muscle fatigue. This has been a must have for my daily uses.
