Friends-- I'm cross-posting in case this is of interest to PWPs as well as CGs.
You may recall that Peter sustained a compression fracture of a vertebra in
early January. He was in a LOT of pain when moving, changing position,
rising, etc. and was on a non-opiate regimen of Acetaminophen and
Ibuprofen. Last Monday we visited his internist, who gave him samples of
VIOXX to try--a prescription NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drug)
to try, saying it was stronger than what he has been using. It is designed
for people with osteoarthritis.
I can report that it has been VERY helpful to Peter. The benefit from a
once-a-day dose (in his case, 2 of the 25mg tablets) lasts about 6 hours,
rather than the 4 hours of the over the counter meds. No side effect
problems. I wonder if others have used it? It seems worth considering, as
it doesn't interfere with the PD drugs as the opiate-based pain pills do.
Where Peter was in much pain and consequently very depressed 2 days ago, he
has been feeling minimal discomfort today, and is really a "Happy
Camper"....what a nice change!
Like all the meds, it may not work for everyone, but as it is often hard to
find pain meds for PWPs I wanted to share about it. Now, if we can just
keep him VERTICAL ....... !
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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