Question about "rescue " pain meds for severe flair.
I just made an appointment with my doctor for next week. I'd like to go in with as much info as I can.
Background: I'm on duloxetine and gabapentin with good results. However I'm having an extreme flair. I know the flair is due to added stress. In February my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Monday he had a 4.5 hour surgery to remove his prostate. Tuesday we returned home. He requires a lot of help at this point. I manage his meds, empty his catheter, push fluids, remind him to get up and move hourly.
A few weeks ago my flair started. It's just been getting worse and worse. Today it is so bad I can barely move. The pain is tolerable if I'm sitting or laying down, but standing and walking is excruciating. I didn't get much sleep this week for obvious reasons.
My question is, should I ask for a prescription for oxycodone or percocet? Like not a regular schedule, just as a rescue med to help me be able to move a little? Over the counter meds don't work. I can't stand the feeling of a TENS unit. In the last few weeks I've tried heat packs, ice packs, and topical patches. I couldn't even do my chair yoga this morning because it hurt so much.
What advice do you have?