Pain relief

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I have inflammatory arthritis and wear and tear on my l5-s1 joint. These last two weeks I can't walk by teatime so consultant has prescribed cocodamol.
My reason for coming on here is because both husband and 11 year old son have told me they are upset by my sharpness when Im in pain. They are wonderful people who do so much for me so I know for them to say something means I am very difficult to live with. I snap at them.for no reason and they know I don't mean it bit infant let this horrible disease affect them too. I'm going to the GP this week and I guess I'll have to ask for something stronger.
I just wanted to know if anyone can sympathise with this?

Sorry you're suffering. Chronic pain is debilitating and exhausting. I have chronic back pain and sciatica and understand how hard it is. Do you know when you are snappy? I take myself off for a bath to help with the pain and get away from everyone. I sometimes have 2 baths a day I also take medication for it, have a tens machine and do pilates type stretches. I'm not sure what you are allowed to with your condition but I'm just really trying to sympathise.

I can sympathise. I have back problems and arthritis too. I am in pain all the time and have noticed I've got quite snappy with DH recently. I'm also irritated by little things that put me in more pain like having to queue in shops. It could be worth trying different painkillers - sone people don't respond well to codeine. Can you take anti-inflamatories? Often a cocktail of pain meds works best.

So sorry to hear of your persisting Pain. I can empathise. I see hundreds of patients in similar predicaments. Seeing your GP would be the best bet to initiate help and support. I would recommmend anti-inflammatory meds but only short term. Non medication therapies seem to be the way forward.