Methadone for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• almost...
• March 23, 2009

"I had a fusion 30 years ago. This has lead to degenerative disc disease. I am only 52 and have the spine of a 100 year old person. I tried every pain reliever in the book over 9 years. I was recently put on the methadone and it has saved my life. I can now walk, stand, sit through a movie with no pain and no side effects. It is a God send for chronic pain."

• sdala...
• June 20, 2011

Methadose (methadone) "I have had sacral joint and nerve pain since 2000. I started taking Lortab and when those didn't work, oxy's. I finally managed to get off those by taking 5-10 Lortabs a day. I was a slave to the bottle, every hour or two. It was awful. Now I take 1-2 methadones in the morning and I am fine till the next day, about 80% of the time. Occasionally I have to take a 5mg one 1 hr before bed, but all in all it has been a relief."

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2008

"Methadone tablets helped me live a normal life, free from the pain that severe arthritis in my left hip and back was causing me. However, my doctor was busted by the DEA for over-prescribing and as a result I had to turn myself over to a clinic. I hate going to the clinic, after 6 months I finally have 1 "take home" weekly granted. It's located 11 miles from my home and having to drive there almost everyday really gets on my nerves. This clinic does not treat people for pain, only addiction."

• Anonymous
• August 22, 2009

"My pain was so severe I was literally going insane and no matter how often I expressed to my pain management doctor that the lortab he was prescribing was ineffective he would not listen. If I hadn't found a Methadone clinic for help I really do not believe I would be alive today. My quality of life has improved so much and I am beyond Thankful."

• Anonymous
• February 7, 2009

"Awesome for back pain. I have scoliosis and this is the only pain reliever that's worked and keeps me comfortable enough so I can work. It doesn't make you tired like all the others and lasts a lot longer. Kudos to methadone!"

• myque...
• July 1, 2009

Methadose (methadone) "I have used several types of pains medications before and never had the actual 10 to 12 hour relief that they promised as I have found with Methadose/Methadone. Long lasting relief and completely affordable for anyone paying cash for their prescriptions."

• ecellis
• June 22, 2009

"I was born with arthritis and have been on many of the narcotic based drugs in my 20 years of being treated. I noticed someone saying that methadone makes them feel tired when they sit. I know that is a normal side effect but I urge ALL men that are taking ANY narcotic pain medication to get your testosterone checked! Narcotics lower the level of testoserone and that makes you feel very tired. I was feeling very tired all the time and didn't really have any get-up-and-go and would have "Hot Flashes." I got my levels checked and my testosterone was almost at female levels. Now I get testosterone shots and feel much better. If you are on medicines long term, get your levels checked!"

• mongatu
• October 20, 2010

"After being on high doses of morphine and oxycodone and not having satisfactory pain relief, plus getting uncomfortable as the medicines would start to wear off, I was switched to a pain clinic where the doctor prescribed methadone. I am now taking 25 mg 3 times a day. It works very well for my severe chronic thoracic back pain (from an accident 30 years ago). It provides better pain relief than the morphine and oxycodone (for me at least) and it is very smooth with not much up and downs like I had with the prior opiates. So there is almost no anxiety or craving in the final hour before the time for the next dose arrives and the pain relief is good for almost the full 8 hours between doses. Side effects are relatively minimal."

• Anonymous
• February 7, 2010

"I'm 20 now and I have been taking methadone for a while now and I love it. I have been on Percs and Vics for a long time and they didn't work as well as the methadone. It lasts all day and doesn't take long to start working. I thank my doctor every month when I go back to get refills. I didn't know you could use it for pain but I'm really happy you can. If you are on Percs or Vics and they aren't lasting very long and you are not looking for the high you can get from pain medicines ask your doctor about methadone, it's the best pain medicine out there."

• Kappyd
• May 19, 2010

"Diagnosed with arthritis with AWFUL migraines, I began (reluctantly) taking methadone, which I MISTAKENLY believed to be a medication solely reserved for heroin addicts. Tired of the stomach damage of aspirin-like pain aids, I tried it. The results were nothing short of miraculous. No side effects! I implore those who want to try this medicine, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, TAKE ONLY AS DIRECTED! It can be dangerous otherwise. IF TAKEN PROPERLY, THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE WILL IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY BUT YOU MUST BE RESPONSIBLE AND ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS."

• daven...
• August 31, 2010

"I have peripheral neuropathy and painful problems with my spine. I've tried many different combinations of medicines. Nothing has helped as much as the current combination of 900mg 3 times a day of Neurontin and 60mg a day of methadone. I don't feel high and it's helped my quality of life. I live alone and can now do things for myself."

• Skrap...
• October 16, 2008

"I have had 2 back surgeries in the last 8 months. Neither surgery relieved the pain that runs up and down my right leg. I was sent to a pain clinic and put on methadone. It has been a miracle. I have tried other medicines with little success. Methadone has worked best."

• JOHN...
• May 25, 2010

Methadose (methadone) "After trying percocet and time released morphine for chronic back pain, methadone was the only pain reliever that lasted for any length of time, but now my pain management clinic closed in 4/14/2010 and I'm trying to find a pain clinic(doctor) that is not afraid to prescribe methadone."

• shellyg
• August 29, 2009

"I have had chronic pain all over for seven years. I have taken all kinds of different pain medicines from herbal remedies to narcotics because of all the when my pain doctor put me on methadone, I burst into tears. Little did I know that I would get the best pain relief I've gotten in years."

• BRRMARS
• April 14, 2011

"10 yrs ago I injured my back. I have had 4 back fusions. I have been on every narcotic and opiate at their highest possible dose. This is because I have an extremely efficient liver (doctors are baffles). One year ago I was at my wits end I went to a new pain management doctor. He asked if I ever tried methadone, NOPE, no one ever suggested it. Well he prescribed it and I am currently on 120mg a day, and it has saved my life. Two problems weight gain, excessive sweating. Anyone else with these problems. "

• Larrk
• July 24, 2011

"I have been on Methadone for almost a year now since coming off Oxycodone. It stopped working and the dose could not be raised without hurting my liver because of all the Tylenol in it. I love this medicine and how it is long acting so there are no waiting periods for the pain to subside. I have Chronic pain from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. My doctor mentioned Methadone I was a bit miffed as it is usually for Heroin addicts. He said it could be taken long term with the least damage to my body which is good because there is no current cure for my illnesses. I don't like the constipation but other then that it does an excellent job and no more jitters and waiting."

• dazzd...
• February 4, 2009

"I take methadone and parafon forte for severe spinal and nerve pain in legs and feet. I tried oxy and all the other pain medicines. This combo is the only one that totally eliminates the pain. I tried to get off the methadone and go back to percocet and the pain returned and the withdrawals were horrible. I will be a methadone man for life."

• 1badz
• March 3, 2009

"Had surgery on my head 6 times. Methadone is the only medicine that keeps my life together. I can function like a normal person, not all drugged up. The bad thing - other peoples inability to research the medicine and learn that it's not just for junkies! Gives us with real pain that " methadone, he must have been doing heroin". I would love to go in front of congress and tell them that methadone is probably the safest, least side effect medication I have ever taken. You need to get with your doctor and ask him to let you try methadone. The doctor would probably feel a lot better giving you a script for just methadone rather one for 'Oxys'."

• Lady...
• October 5, 2010

"I have several painful conditions. After 2 years of trial and agony I found Methadone! It is my life saver! I have a normal life and can do a lot of things I didn't think I would ever be able to do. I take 20mg 4 x a day. It is safe if used right! I could not be who and what I am without it. It is very worth trying for pain. "

• taz
• October 1, 2009

"I take methadone for severe back pain and before that I was taking Oxycontin which when I ran low due to insurance making you wait too the very last day, where I come from. I would start feeling sick like I had the flu, but with methadone that does not happen."

• USVET
• September 28, 2009

"I have many injuries sustained while in the Military. One of the medicines I use for pain is Methadone. It does a great job when taking with the other medicines prescribed. However; at night I itch all over. This happens sometimes in the day when taken too close to last dose."

• Its...
• June 11, 2009

"I broke my neck after a fall from a bridge in 2000. After many failed surgeries, an ANS spinal implant that didn't work, pain medications were my only option. Like many of you, I was prescribed Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, OxyContin, MS Contin, Fentanyl, in varying orders and dosages, and then Methadone. While all of the previously named medications have their pro's and con's, I did experience one side effect with Methadone that I haven't seen listed or heard of anyone experience before. After 2 or 3 days on the medication, I started having very vivid and disturbing nightmares. While I understand this may be a "wonder drug" for many of you, there are some of us out there that disagree."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2010

"I had the spinal fusion in my two lower disc to alleviate my pain and my pain was still very bad. I have tried all the other pain killers from Lortabs 10mg X 6 a day plus Percocet 7.5mg -10mg X 8 a day plus some Oxycontin and it didn't work. Now I take methadone 10mg X 4 a day and my life has improved immensely! No real high from the medication and it knocks the crap out of your pain. Life in heavy pain is really no life."

• Daddy...
• May 22, 2010

"Methadone has been the only pain medicine that I've found that relieves my back and neck pain and allows me to work and function without being high or loopy. The only problem that I have found is finding a Doctor who is aware that methadone is used for more than treatment of heroin addiction. I would also think there would be a lower incidence of abuse because you don't get the "high " you get with other narcotics. "

• CBereza
• August 25, 2010

"I have had RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) now for 8 years. After being diagnosed with RSD, I was given Methadone. It gave me my life back without making me feel 'buzzed'. I also haven't had to increase my dosage over the years. You don't develop tolerances with this like you would with the other narcotics. For those who need it - it does the job."