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Natural pain meds?

tchilcote
tchilcote
My Dr. moved and I am seeing a new Dr., everything was going great until she told me she doesn't prescribe narcotics. I used to use Norco when pain would get out of control.
I asked her what I am supposed to do about the extreme pain I get with fibro and with IBS, she told me to take a natural herb.
Has anyone had luck with natural herbs for pain?
Bobbii
Bobbii
I've used Curamin with some relief. You can find it at vitamin stores and online.
AnnNY
AnnNY
You could ask her for tramadol, which she might not consider a narcotic. You could also ask about Tylenol #3, which is another schedule. She might be more comfortable with that.

I never found any herbs that provided much pain relief, although I have had some success with homeopathic remedies.
tchilcote
tchilcote
Thank you,.Bobbii, I believe she wants me to try Curamin, she hasn't officially told me the herb. I hope it works.

Thank you AnnNY, I have tried other natural remedies to help with pain but have not tried Curamin. The others haven't worked.
Fantod
Fantod
I think that you need to find another doctor. Fibromyalgia is a neuro-muscular disorder. I do use Curamin made by Terry Naturally. It works well for my severe OA and spinal stenosis. Both of those health issues have inflammatory components whereas Fibromyalgia does not.

I have yet to find any natural remedy that works for the type of pain caused by Fibromyalgia. Take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
What is her reason for not prescribing pain meds? I would want to know her reason. Then I would start looking for another Doctor.
Cocoa1
Cocoa1
Medicinal marijuana works wonders for fibromyalgia pain. There are many different ways to use it such as: pain creams, oils, rubs, extracts, tinctures, edibles etc.
Fantod
Fantod
I agree with Cocoa1 - MMJ is extremely helpful. If that is the "herb" your doctor is recommending, that is an option you might consider.

BTW - Curamin is not an herb. It comes from the root of turmeric which is a spice. Again, as someone who uses Curamin on a daily basis it is for inflammatory pain. I honestly don't think that this doctor has a clue if she does recommend curamin for Fibromyalgia. Take care.
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