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seeking sage advice

KayinGA

KayinGA

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Hey yall. Have been off site a few days and I need some advice. You all have been so on point with what you have to tell me that I know I will get some great info from you guys.

The last few weeks I have been trying to overcome my dependence on my pain meds. (perc 10) I have been on this med for over 2 years and gradually my dosage level has increased in an effort to ease pain. I don't believe this issue is about getting high but about finding a reasonable level of comfort.

As my health deteriorates with time my pain increases so the prescribed dosage of 1 pill every six hours is not providing relief beyond 3 to 4 hours. I have been honest with my doc and advised I have been taking more than prescribed and that I would like to find some med that can provide a long term comfort level instead of fast acting.

My doc was not thrilled that I had not followed his dosages as written and I get that, but why do the doctors not realize that as pain increases over time so does the tolerance to the meds? Its hard to stay on the same dose with good results for a long period of time. I thought that I should at least receive some credit for honesty... but nah.. so I have been researching and I see so much on methadone but it seems like a scary step. What are the other alternatives? and no OTC med provides nearly enough relief.

Thanks!!!!;)
 
I actually asked him about this issue a few months ago and he was pretty unmoved. I was kind of surprised when he seemed put off when I explained my current issue to him because it is not the first time I tried to express my concern to him.

I understand there is so much abuse out there they assume the worst, but my scenario seems rather reasonable, at least I think so. :(
 
Goes well with onion to make stuffing for the Sunday roast :)

Or if it's pain meds advice rather than culinary tips then speaking honestly to your doctor is usually the best way. They've seen drugseeking behaviour a million times so can tell when it's a legit need. Some can some of the time anway :\
 
update re: sage advice

Just wanted to say went to doc today and told him the isssues I was having and SHOCK he was very understanding and sympathetic. He changed current meds to Methadone 10 mg 3 times a day. Also...added Soma [smart Jay;)]and stronger antidepressant. Will go in one month to check status and then go from there.


Thanks for the info guys. You are always helpful to me.
 
That, should do well for you as, it will rid you of your physical pain, and the anti-anxiety is a big plus.

I'm happy to hear things went though for you.
 
Shambles said:
Goes well with onion to make stuffing for the Sunday roast :)

Or if it's pain meds advice rather than culinary tips then speaking honestly to your doctor is usually the best way. They've seen drugseeking behaviour a million times so can tell when it's a legit need. Some can some of the time anway :\
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i love this post!

i would think that your doc should understand, but some just dont seem to, try a second opinion, but make sure to explain yourself in a very non drug seeking way
 
ok is really ok

I am doing ok thus far. I am enjoying my second day of just being ok. God it has been 2 years since I was just ok. This is the first time in a long time that I am not worrying about pills. How many? When will I run out? Where can I get more? No kind of life at all.

Of course I know there is no miracle cure for opiod addiction and that the methadone is going to cause its own set of problems eventually, but as of now its just good to think that things are getting back in order.

The doc said that it would be 3 or 4 days before I really felt the effects of the methadone but I think that a lot of it involves mind over matter. I have a better outlook, therefore I feel better. I am not kidding myself. I am not off meds nor getting clean actually. I mean the methadone IS an opiod. Its like telling an alcoholic they are sober if the drink vodka and not beer. But considering the depression and hopelessness I was dealing with a few days ago this is GREAT... ha ha

I think that admitting I had a problem to the doctor and accepting the fact that I was out of control at least has put me on the road to turning it around. I hope I hope I hope... ha ha

Anyway, life is not great, I don't feel great, and the problems I had 2 days ago are still there today but at the very least, getting the pill popping under control is pretty good. So it's like I said. I am ok. And thats a big deal :)
 
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