Alternatives to oxycodone for chronic pain

[Chaz19]

After years of living with this injury, I eventually broke down after multiple kidney infections and started to utilize opiates maintain function. I've been able to categorize my 7 different types of pain.

I need to find an alternative to the mentioned medication due to the risk of theft. My primary care physician will not write prior authorizations - despite multiple requests.

Does anyone have a list of similar medications that do not have the same stigma or street value ( I've had to fire helpers) ?

Tapentadol
Zohydro ER
Exalgo
Hydromorphone ( I found this to affect my breathing ? so it's off my list)
Opana
Fentanyl (patch was not effective and produced serious cognitive side effects)

Thoughts when able?

[hlh]

tramadol

Could you get a lock box for your meds, if that is the issue?

[Mize]

Aka ultram. Second the recommendation.
Works well but nearly zero street value.

[Chaz19]

Aka ultram. Second the recommendation.
Works well but nearly zero street value.

I've tried this medication without long-term benefits. It was helpful for a week.

[hlh]

What dose/how often?

Are you also on a good dose of a nerve pain medication (eg. gabapentin, nortriptyline, Cymbalta)?

Why not lock up your oxy?

[2drwhofans]

What about a wall safe with a keypad?

[lonecoaster]

I take a combo Tramadol/Lyrica. I'm lucky, this is all I need to function along with exercise. One week may have not been long enough to feel the positive effects.
I was prescribed Tram, along with Lyrica. I didn't want anything so I took the Lyrica, and left the Tram in my safe. I had a extra long day, and decided to try a tramadol, really didn't feel much different. To make a boring story short, I learned over time that the combo worked better than either alone. These meds don't seem to help with the shocks though.