jasperkent
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My pain is sciatica. Any suggestions?
Peace&Love,
jasper
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jasper
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aihfl
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Since sciatica is neuropathic pain, I would suggest asking your doctor about gabapentin. It's currently not scheduled (though it seems to be heading that way) and it's available as a generic so it's inexpensive.
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Ok. I'm ready to freak out. For the third time today, I lost my post. That is so damn frustrating lol!!
Hey Ashley, I have a friend that reacts the exact way you do to Neurontin. Definitely not a good feeling. Its funny how we all react differently to things.
Jasper. I agree with aihfl. Neurontin or even Lyrica which is stronger than Neurontin.
Hey Ashley, I have a friend that reacts the exact way you do to Neurontin. Definitely not a good feeling. Its funny how we all react differently to things.
Jasper. I agree with aihfl. Neurontin or even Lyrica which is stronger than Neurontin.
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jasperkent
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That's Rx, right? I don't have a doctor. Probably need one.
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jasper
aihfl
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Yes. Both need an Rx. Gabapentin is unscheduled and out of patent (cheap), Lyrica is Schedule V and still under patent so it can cost a left nut.
hikfromstik
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Jasper, I know Tennessee new drug law went into effect July 1st. I don't know if the are schedule V or what , but I had to show my license at the pharmacy when I got mine . And I thought my pharmacy guilt was over when I stopped the pain pills.
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Yes Jasper Lyrica costs alot. There's no generic for it yet. My copay for #60 300mg Lyrica is $120.00.
They're worth it for pain for me. My current Dr won't write them in addition to Neurontin. Even though she had been previously for 4mos. She's punishing me because I missed an appointment. Despite paying her a fortune. I will get them from another Dr.
They are very close to Neurontin (gabapentin), but stronger. I reserve taking them for my most severe pain. I don't want them to become in effective
Yes they require scripts. Neurontin is pretty inexpensive. Hope one of these helps you.
They're worth it for pain for me. My current Dr won't write them in addition to Neurontin. Even though she had been previously for 4mos. She's punishing me because I missed an appointment. Despite paying her a fortune. I will get them from another Dr.
They are very close to Neurontin (gabapentin), but stronger. I reserve taking them for my most severe pain. I don't want them to become in effective
Yes they require scripts. Neurontin is pretty inexpensive. Hope one of these helps you.
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Hi noonoo,
I read that you"re feeling a little better now. Except for craving coke. Cravings really ruin the day.
I'm realizing something about addiction. Just as I rationalize using, I also downplay doing well ,i.e. "Yes I haven't used, but I would've run out of money alot faster so it's no big deal" things like that.
Only a month ago, that didn't matter at all to me. I used every last penny Is had not caring. The have fun now, deal with the bullshit later mentality. It really is huge progress for me not to behave that way. I'm going to try to be as proud of myself as I would be of someone else. I mean, now I talk myself out of acknowledging my good accomplishments? I have to learn how to stop that.
You are doing really well noonoo it takes time. ?
I read that you"re feeling a little better now. Except for craving coke. Cravings really ruin the day.
I'm realizing something about addiction. Just as I rationalize using, I also downplay doing well ,i.e. "Yes I haven't used, but I would've run out of money alot faster so it's no big deal" things like that.
Only a month ago, that didn't matter at all to me. I used every last penny Is had not caring. The have fun now, deal with the bullshit later mentality. It really is huge progress for me not to behave that way. I'm going to try to be as proud of myself as I would be of someone else. I mean, now I talk myself out of acknowledging my good accomplishments? I have to learn how to stop that.
You are doing really well noonoo it takes time. ?
jasperkent
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10YearsGone said: "Just as I rationalize using, I also downplay doing well..."
Yeah, I think we all do that. I try to remind myself that (for me) even one day clean is a fucking miracle. The fact that I'm coming up on 3 months is truly amazing. Also-- No matter how bad my day is, I can always make it worse by adding booze or dope.
Peace&Love,
jasper
Yeah, I think we all do that. I try to remind myself that (for me) even one day clean is a fucking miracle. The fact that I'm coming up on 3 months is truly amazing. Also-- No matter how bad my day is, I can always make it worse by adding booze or dope.
Peace&Love,
jasper