Pain
"I&#039;m a 47-year-old female and was born with spina bifida, also my spinal cord is tethered. I have scoliosis as well. I don&#039;t even remember a day of not being in pain. I have been on just about all the typical narcotic medications. In June 2011 I finally had to quit my job after 24 years because of the severe pain. My family doctor prescribed Nucynta until I can get an appointment with PM. I&#039;ve been on Nucynta for 3 days, and even though the pain relief seems better than any of the other medications, the side effects are making me evaluate about whether to stay on it or not. I&#039;ve been getting waves of nausea, headaches, dizziness and feeling as if I am overheated. I&#039;m going to keep taking it and hope that the side effects will subside."