I have severe back and leg pain. Can I suggest what type of pain medicine that I would like or is that a bad idea? I prefer Percocet 10mg over anything I have tried so far. I could take 4-6 (40mg-60mg) a day and that would be perfect for my pain control. Can someone give me some advice on what to do when I go there?
I am going to a pain clinic for the first time. Can anyone tell me what to expect?
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- 29 Jun 2013 by lilmscroix
- Updated
- 1 Jul 2013
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- percocet, pain, medicine
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Do not ask for a pain med, they tend to think you're just a drug seeker then. If you want to treat chronic pain, you should steer clear of drugs with tylenol in them, like percocet. Long term tylenol is hard on your liver. With chronic pain the goal is to prevent pain so usually an extended release med is used, with a fast acting one for breakthru pain. With acute pain, percocet is good because you are just trying to get rid of pain.
As with any new Doctor you should write down what you want to accomplish IE pain level that is manageable but not sedating. You should let him know what you have tried for pain and how it did or not help you. If they prescribe something you have tried but didn't work, tell them in a nice way you have tried that and it had little or no relief. A good way to start the conversation is Hi I have back and leg pain that I rate (1-10) , how much as in 24 hr/day, Let them know everything you have tried including nerve blocks, physical therapy ect. I have been on Percocet 10 which brings my pain level DO NOT OVERSTATE PAIN. at a pain level of 10 a Dr would expect signs of severe distress ie tears, If your on the phone playing a game no one would believe a pain level of 10. Try to describe your pain in laymen terms not something you read in a article ie When I am sitting the pain is worse. Any way good luck and also write down any other questions you may have. They may do a drug screen on you.

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- Percocet Information for Consumers
- Percocet Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Percocet (detailed)
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