Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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Pain Meds?????

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My doctor prescribed me vicodin/hydrocodone 1 every 6 hours 5mg/500 mg and ibuprofen 600mg. Anyway, these prescriptions aren't even touching the extent of my pain. I've taken midol and excedrin also. I'm going to ask my doctor for a different prescription for pain tomorrow, but I'm not sure what I should try next. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks
~Drea
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have to take 10/500 to feel anything. The 5mg do not touch mine either. I am NOT your doctor, but if I were you (this is what my doctor told me to do) I would try to take take 2 of the 5mg vicodins, but if you do be sure NOT to take the ibuprogen with it because that is too much (1600mg). Also, if you want to stick to pain medication you can try oxycodone products instead, like percocet. I don't like them however because they give me insomnia and headaches when they wear off.

Good luck!
honor435
honor435
5 mg doesnt help me either, try 10mg. or percocet?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take 7.5mg percocets and it dulls the pain but doesn't really take away the pain much. I know what your going through!
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