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Sciatica Medication query

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  • 02-10-2014 12:28pm
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    westtipp
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭


    Hi, I have sciatica from herniated lumbar discs. My pain is only when I sit. I can stand, play golf, lift weights etc no problem.
    Recently the pain has been getting worse. I was taking Ixprim 37.5mg as required but these have stopped working. I had previously tried Difene 75mg which didn't really cut it either.
    I'm now on Lyrica 50mg x 4 daily. Have been on these for a month. Initially these were great but they are starting to lose their effectivity in the last week. I am sleeping well, feeling calm and relaxed but pain level is starting to creep up again. I read that they are addictive so this is concerning me... Also my weight is increasing since I started on them, which I'm not happy about!
    My GP has recommended that I supplement the Lyrica with Difene or Ixprim (whichever I prefer).
    Any thoughts or suggestions on what course of action I should take?


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    livemusic4life
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭livemusic4life


    westtipp wrote: »
    Hi, I have sciatica from herniated lumbar discs. My pain is only when I sit. I can stand, play golf, lift weights etc no problem.
    Recently the pain has been getting worse. I was taking Ixprim 37.5mg as required but these have stopped working. I had previously tried Difene 75mg which didn't really cut it either.
    I'm now on Lyrica 50mg x 4 daily. Have been on these for a month. Initially these were great but they are starting to lose their effectivity in the last week. I am sleeping well, feeling calm and relaxed but pain level is starting to creep up again. I read that they are addictive so this is concerning me... Also my weight is increasing since I started on them, which I'm not happy about!
    My GP has recommended that I supplement the Lyrica with Difene or Ixprim (whichever I prefer).
    Any thoughts or suggestions on what course of action I should take?

    i use ixprix 37.5 by about 4 a day, if it gets really bad, it can go to six. I also use arcoxia 90mg as the lyrica made me think my head was going to explode. Difene kill my stomach. It can be a hard balancing act to get the right combination and its different for everyone. Listen to your own body and get a good pain management specialist :)


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    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,475 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    I have gabapentin for nerve pain, lyrica didn't suit me at all. I find difene is starting to impact on my stomach now too.Physio and core strength work will help too.


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    Ken Tucky
    Registered Users Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Ken Tucky


    Hi all, in the height of it for 2 months with same symtoms. Im on Difene and Tramadol and some other pill to help my stomach.

    Working for me but praying i get straight before these meds stop doing the job.

    What happens and how long does it take for diafene take to start affecting your stomach.

    Thanks


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    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,475 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    Some people can take it with no impact. I have been taking it for years and with food, but I find it harder to take now .


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