MakinMyWay

I've been off the pain meds for 7 months. I went thru a terrible spell for a while but have made it thru withdrawls and am on the upside. I have one concern. I was left with neuralgia type pain in my hands and feet, legs and arms. This is stabbing pain, or could even be explained as zaps. I was wondering if this is typical after so long of being off the narcotic pain meds and what others may be doing to combat this type of pain. Thank you.

Anna

Hi and Welcome!

We can't offer any medical advice, but I wonder if you've talked to your dr about the pain you are experiencing?

Do any of the otc pain meds help?

least

We cannot give medical advice here. I would suggest you see your doctor for a checkup to find out what's going on. Do check out our substance abuse forum. Lots of good info there. Welcome to SR!

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Dee74

Welcome MakinMyWay

I have no personal experience to share so I can only second the advice here - get some professional medical advice.

Only they can assess for sure what the cause is in your particular case and the extent of any damage, if any.

D

MakinMyWay

Yes, I have spoken to my doctor who called it Neuropathy and prescribed Tramadol and Neurontin for the discomfort. Neither of which I will take because of my history, but she tells me that's the best she can do. I've tried OTC meds and prescription NSAIDS and they don't touch this kind of pain.

I'm not asking for medical advice. I'm asking for others to share their own experiences with this. I apologize if I wasn't clear about that.

MakinMyWay

Does anyone have any personal experiences to share regarding experiencing sharp shooting pains after getting off of narcotic pain meds. Please come and share your experiences with me. Thank you.