Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess) (01/17/91)
Index Number: 13007 [This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet] Apparently, there is a new drug for pain out, that is currently available only via injection. It allegedly has no side effects, and isn't addictive. Unfortunately, I forgot the name (it starts with a t). Anyone know what I'm talking about? *adh* -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!261!1000!Alan.Hess Internet: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Douglas.Anderson@p0.f12.n147.z1.fidonet.org (Douglas Anderson) (01/17/91)
Index Number: 13008 [This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet] In a message to all on <Jan 03 15:47>, Alan Hess wrote: HA>Apparently, there is a new drug for pain out, that is currently available HA>only via injection. It allegedly has no side effects, and isn't addictive. HA>Unfortunately, I forgot the name (it starts with a t). Anyone know what HA>I'm talking about? *adh* Toradol is the brand name, I forget the generic name at the moment - will post it tomorrow. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in the same vein as ibuprofen (Motrin) and is chemically related to indomethacin (Indocin) and sulindac (Clinoril). It does not produce physical dependence and the side effects are mild. If you would like to know more I would be glad to post it. Douglas -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!147!12.0!Douglas.Anderson Internet: Douglas.Anderson@p0.f12.n147.z1.fidonet.org
Mary.Pat.Wells@f501.n154.z1.fidonet.org (Mary Pat Wells) (01/31/91)
Index Number: 13249 [This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet] DA>Toradol is the brand name, I forget the generic name at the DA>moment - will post it tomorrow. It is a non-steroidal DA>anti-inflammatory in the same vein as ibuprofen (Motrin) and DA>is chemically related to indomethacin (Indocin) and sulindac DA>(Clinoril). It does not produce physical dependence and the DA>side effects are mild. If you would like to know more I DA>would be glad to post it. DA> Sorry for breaking in. My husband is not taking Clinoril and was using Sulindac which I understand are the same drug for his neck and back pain. They have found the disk is gone between c5 & c6 in his neck and has 10+ headaches. They also are giving him Propoxy NAPS100MG/APAP GEN as needed when the other will not keep the headaches down. He is being treated by the Medical College of Wisconsin at the Milwaukee Medical Complex. Next Tuesady the 22nd he will be seeing a Dr Walsh who is supose to be one of the TOP Neurosurgery doctors around. He has been in the pain clinic for 2 months now trying to help teach him how to control and cope with the pain. They say and I agree that 70% of his problems are from Stress and deeep depression. You see I have Cancer and have been going thru treatments for the second ttim. I got LOCKED OUT by GreyHound Bus lines and no one will hire me because I'm a "striking Greayhound driver" and he got layed off the middle of Sept. from his truck driving job which he as done for 30 years and now can't get a job because of his back and neck. He does have a very bad Neck and has had his back almost broker three times, so YES he is hurting also. He was on Feldene at one time and also has been on Voltagen, both of which gave him little relief and bad side affects. Sorry to get carried when I'm breaking into another person message. Good Luck! Mary-Pat John's Loving wife. BTW he is the Sysop of the BBS I'm on. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!154!501!Mary.Pat.Wells Internet: Mary.Pat.Wells@f501.n154.z1.fidonet.org
Alan.Hochberg@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hochberg) (01/31/91)
Index Number: 13252 [This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet] I saw some info on Toradol that looks promising for a pain problem in my family. Do you know if it's FDA-approved and on the market yet? My information said it was not yet approved, but it's obviously fairly far along in the process. The literature I saw addressed mostly acute (post-surgical) pain. In other words, the stuff appears so strong as to be an alternative to Morphine/Demerol. There was less info on chronic pain, although there was nothing to contraindicate long-term use. In particular, I'm wondering if it has ever been tried on severe chronic headaches. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Alan.Hochberg Internet: Alan.Hochberg@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Douglas.Anderson@p0.f12.n147.z1.fidonet.org (Douglas Anderson) (01/31/91)
Index Number: 13254 [This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet] In a message of <16 Jan 91 10:10:09>, Alan Hochberg writes : > I saw some info on Toradol that looks promising for a pain problem > in my family. Do you know if it's FDA-approved and on the market > yet? My information said it was not yet approved, but it's obviously > fairly far along in the process. The literature I saw addressed Yes, it has been approved and is on the market. Being new on the market it is, unfortunately, expensive. > fairly far along in the process. The literature I saw addressed > mostly acute (post-surgical) pain. In other words, the stuff appears > so strong as to be an alternative to Morphine/Demerol. There was > less info on chronic pain, although there was nothing to contraindicate > long-term use. In particular, I'm wondering if it has ever been > tried on severe chronic headaches. Most of the studies I've seen have been on short term use, but there are current studies looking at more chronic uses. I would think it would be as safe as, say, ibuprofen for long-term use - but that is just speculation. I'll look to see if I can find any info on the use for chronic headache. Douglas -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!147!12.0!Douglas.Anderson Internet: Douglas.Anderson@p0.f12.n147.z1.fidonet.org