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Suggest Alternative For Vicodin For Treatment Of AS

I am a 64 year old woman with AS. Current treatment includes Actemera infusions @ 8gr, monthly. This is a double dose. It clearly is not working for me and I have suffered a major increase in pain. I take hydrocodone (Norcal, 10gr) and I think it s main purpose is to sedate, rather than allow an quality of life. I have been offered Oxycodone twice now, but my own research has scared me off. I get a shot of Toredol every couple of weeks. I used to take Vicodin until it was taken off the market in the US. I did not become addicted--having had many remission periods when I did not take it. I will be in Canada in June and wondered if you have Vicodin available, or a similar medication that I might qualify for. I could bring medical records if nessesary. I am a Canadian citizen, legal resident of the US. Please advise. Thank you.
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
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Hi
Traimadol thrice a day is a good alternative combined with pregabelin and methycobalamin tablets., amitriptyline tabs
Thanks

Consult your neurologist for obtaining prescription
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Suggest Alternative For Vicodin For Treatment Of AS

Hi Traimadol thrice a day is a good alternative combined with pregabelin and methycobalamin tablets., amitriptyline tabs Thanks Consult your neurologist for obtaining prescription