Re: Opiates

[Kathleen Whitman <kathwhit@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ann,

After trying a numerous NSAIDs and two that were opiatesmy husband started
taking ULTRAM, which is neither, for back pain with good relief. This may not
work for you and he does not have typical PD. It can be addictive, but less so
than the opiates, so they don't want to keep someone on it forever.

Kathy W cg for Jim

Ann Gibbons wrote:

> Are there any PWP on the List who are taking pain killers for another
> condition--other than PD? I know opiates are contraindicated for PD. Meds
> such as Percocet, etc. apparently occupy the same dopamine receptors and
> exacerbate PD symptoms. My husband has been in constant pain since his
> disastrous hernia surgery in late '98 and he has tried to tough it out, with
> minimal medication. But now we are going to start pursuing pain management
> and, of course, meds that will do the job are in the opiate group. Catch 22?
>
> Need some input, please.
>
> Ann Gibbons
> ann.joegibbons@xxxxxxxxxxx