I am sorry that you are having issues, but NSAIDS can do that, that is why I do not like taking them. What meds have your Doctor tried for your pain? I take Methadone 30 Mg's for my pain, and Dilaudid 4 Mg's for break through pain, and I haven't had any issues.

I have GERD, so I watch what medication I take. Another good solution will be a Fentanyl patch, you will get the medication through your skin, so the stomach will not be involved at all.

Welcome to the group, and if you ever need to vent, or have questions, we are very happy to help. Take care!

I think the patch idea is the right direction but may be difficult to use for TMJ issues. Some can be cut smaller though. Ask your doctor what they think. Hugs.

I used to be like you, I would take one lortab 5 and I would be on my butt for the rest of the night and feeling like I was sick to my stomach; however, I did get used to it and after I developed a opoid tolarance it did get better. So it could just be something you need to get used to. I really don't feel right recommdening a med to you, it all depends on how you body reacts to it, one can say fentyal and methadone give you no side effects and others have said it was horrible. So I suggest you talk it over with your doc, have you ever tried tamadol that is pretty light. I am sorry your hurting and can't take much for it

I ended up with stomach bleeds thanks to all the NSAIDS I was given so I too have a sensitive stomach. Have you tried any of the nausea meds? There are quite a few so hopefully one of them may be of help. I take 2 different ones on a regular basis, phenergan and zofran and they work great. I know you probably do not want another med to take but I think nausea goes with the territory on narcotics and a lot of people are on one nausea med or another.

I think the patches sound like a good idea. I'm not on them,but if it doesn't upset the stomach I'm for it.

Welcome to the group. I take morphine but some people get sick with it also. Nausea meds would help but everytime I take phenergan I sleep all day, lol. Do you have a pain management doctor? I f not get one they usually know what's best for the sensitive tummy. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.

Healing hugs, Marci

Have you tried taking Phenergan for the nausua..It's a Rx but it works really well..They even make it as a suppository which makes it kick in faster when ur feeling really ill..Just a thought, hope u can find something to help really soon

Welcome!

I had a gastric bleed from taking prescribed Motrin 800mg for an extended period of time. I take Celebrex daily and have had no problems. I take Prevacid also to deal with the acids in the stomach.
I know that this isn't addressing chronic pain but I'm fairly new to the issue. I'm trying to come off of Suboxone as it didn't work well for me. I have too many break thru pain issues from acute pain and Subs doesn't cover it .
This is an awesome website. Just listen and learn!! :)

I have an ulcer and barrets(not sure of spelling)esophagus. I take omeprazole 20mg once in the morning and once at night for this.

I found voltaren gel very helpful for pain. I use it on my lower jaw starting even with my ear along the lower jaw to the other ear and I found this to be very helpful when the pain is at it's worse.

I can also apply it to three other areas up to four times a day.

It still has some side effects but so far it is the best thing I've come across.

You do have to let it dry for about 10-15mins.

Hope you find something that works for you.

Hugs & Prayers,
Mary