Hello Everybody

[morpheus1961]

Hi Guys,
Like so many of us, I am chronic pain sufferer and I addicted to my pain meds.
I am tired of all the BS around finishing my meds early, the fear of withdrawl, but I'm not ready - or able - to say I want to quit.
My pain is legit. Bad RA. Hip replacement in a month, bi-lateral elbows up next. I hate this life. I hate what I have become, but I don't have the true desire to quit. I just needed to share, to feel some support. Not in addiction, but for my condition.
I was clean and healthy until I got this disease in my early 50s. This is so sad. Middle-aged woman addict. I should be worrying about a double chin or spending my life alone, not my next oxy script. If you are honest with your PM Doc, you're up sh*t's creek, the Feds mark you.
Help? Support?

 

[Smoky]

Hi morpheus, Welcome to the site! Great to have you here.

I also have chronic pain... spinal problems, have had surgeries and been on many meds. I relate on some level. We do have a The Pain Management Mega Thread v. 7,

A hip replacements sounds frightening. Thank you for sharing about what you are experiencing. Have you tried longer acting pain medication? I was on Oxy and it was exhausting.

 

[DixiChik]

^^THIS^^

Hey Morpheus and WELCOME! I'm so sorry for your pain. Looks like we're about the same age. Ortho has recommended TKR (both) and THR, but I can barely face each miserable pain-filled day "as-is".

Pain meds cause GI obstructions, so I have no hope. I'm currently trying MMJ, but am such a greenhorn.

(((HUGS)))