My Dad has suffered from Parkinson%u2019s
for around 15 years. He does not suffer
tremors but his main issue is chronic pain
linked to both Parkinson%u2019s and
problems following a Girdlestone operation
(removal of hip joint) around 5 years ago.
The pain is not linked to infection.
He can only lie on his left side or back,
due to the painful condition of his right
hip area. He cannot put any weight on his
right leg without severe pain, and can
only walk with either crutches or a
walking frame.
He suffers 24/7 chronic pain focused on
his right hip, right knee, and the
intervening muscles, Similar pain radiates
up his right side and into the base of his
neck. and across his lower back.
Separate pain, which he ascribes to
Parkinson%u2019s, focuses on his right
shoulder, and down to and beyond his elbow
joint. This arrived in the last 18 months
or so, and seems irrespective of use, or
rest or application of heat.
He is currently taking no pain medication
whatsoever, neither analgesic nor NSAID,
and has not done so for many months, due
to inability to find an effective medicine
or one which did not cause fluid
retention.
He has tried Morphine but this was found
to give early undesirable side effects and
little relief. Tramadol was taken
intermittently for perhaps 3 years and
gave no relief. Fentanyl was administered
via spinal infusion during distraction of
femur & pelvis but gave no relief.
Paracetamol
at below maximum dose gave no relief but
resulted in fluid retention.
Pregabalin and Gabapentin have also
resulted in fluid retention. As have the
following NSAID%u2019s: Diclofenac,
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Piroxicam and
Rofecoxib
Have we run out of options or is there
anything out there which anyone can
suggest as the situation is desperate and
we would appreciate any help anyone can
provide.
Many thanks
Ettie
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 05-15-08 15:55pm
Hi
I'm sorry about your dad..
Does he see a pain management doctor?
There are some seizure med's and anti
depression med's used for pain relief.
Trileptal is one and Cymbalta is another.
Keep us posted
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Ettie
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Posted: 05-16-08 03:20am
Hi Serenity
Thanks for your message, I have e mailed
my Dad to let him know about the meds so
will keep you posted. He has seen a pain
specialist but with no luck but is about
to see another one next week so I am
keeping everything crossed.
Ettie
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 05-16-08 07:21am
I hope he has better luck with the new
doctor..sometimes it takes going to a few
doctors to find the one that is right.
