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Misc The Pain Management Mega Thread version 3.0

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cane, that was a great post.

it led me to do some thinking about some recent issues i had at work with a nitwit that kept asking me to do shit that i can't do because of work restrictions. it had led to me having to say multiple times a day that i couldn't do this, i can't do that - i was starting to define myself because of the limits i have.

thankfully i have transferred locations and am now in a situation where i can say yes, i CAN do that. jesus christ, my attitude has changed a thousandfold just because of that.
 
norcophile said:
sad that i cannot read cane's post on my ipod :(

anyone heard from doomed?
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You can't see it on a touch? That's what I'm using right now and I can see it just fine.
I spoke to doomed for the last few days but I have gotten any message back yet. I wonder what happened. We had a great conversation about he charity she is setting up.
 
I haven't heard from doomed either, but she could be going thru another wave of intensity that has her knocked out. That's my guess anyway...

Norcophile-I went thru the same thing with my doc for almost two yrs. I was naive to rx options and didn't think to ask about ER. Eventually I was so frustrated with peaks and valleys in relief that I sat there almost in tears and unloaded on him. This led to being put on Opana which started a whole new set of problems meant for another thread...but anyway, I would discuss the issues you're having with the IR and ask the doc what "he/she" suggests. Be open about issues with your meds but, for obvious reasons, don't go in talking about brand names you want.
 
Hey guys,

As I've mentioned I am awaiting MRI results and a call from my neurosurgeon either tomorrow or tuesday and to say I am nervous would be massively understating the issue.

Separately I am wondering what to do about my IR meds, as the Methadone for ER works fine but I am becoming far too tolerant to the analgesia of the IR Oxycodone and am thinking about suggesting either morphine or hydromorphone-- both I've tried before but not this year after the last 2 spine surgeries. Any input would be gladly appreciated.
 
When I go to the dr in 10 days I wanna talk about switching my meds up. I know about a lot of them but never petsonally took any. What meds should I advoid getting if he offers? I really want a extended release with instant release. I really doubt he will suggest fentynl patch. I'm really scared to OD on it. I hear it's a monster to come off of.
 
I thought you don't always take your opiates, Zoey? If that's still the case, I'd steer clear of ER. They will just up your tolerance at a fast rate and are unnecessary until you need around the clock opiates. You could switch your IR med if you feel it is less effective. You are on beginner opiates so you have a lot of options to look at. Be careful bc physical dependence comes with ER meds and your life will begin to revolve around your dosing schedule.
 
Zoeylynn said:
When I go to the dr in 10 days I wanna talk about switching my meds up. I know about a lot of them but never petsonally took any. What meds should I advoid getting if he offers? I really want a extended release with instant release. I really doubt he will suggest fentynl patch. I'm really scared to OD on it. I hear it's a monster to come off of.
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Zoe,
Forgive me, I didn't read the whole conversation that lead up to this. You and I have talked quite a bit about meds, and while the patch is a great pain killer, there are SO many other facets to this med. I'm sure you are aware of a lot of it but please PM me so we can talk a little more
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3:30am and can't sleep from back spasms :( Ironically woke up to an infomercial about back pain. Can't wait to pick up my soma on Thurs!
 
I take my pain meds daily. I was taking 1/2 doses but still had pain.

The past week or do I took it as directed 4 norco 10/325mg a day and I still wake up in pain. To day my bones are hurting really bad. My face, knees, joints, back, and everywhere is hurting. It's a throbbing dull pain.

I'm thinking about ER med because I take mine now on the 3-4 hr mark. Starting at 3hr mark my pain is coming on strong.

I hate watching the clock.

For a long time I took 1/2 doses to bring my tolerance down because full doses didn't cut it any more. Now it's starting to happen again.

No I do not want fentynl patch. I hear that stuff is bad.

Idk what my doc will say. I'm just want to know about drugs to stay away from if he offers.
Like if he says try "this drug" and I hear from one of y'all about bad things I will say. No. I had reports that it does "this."

He may just give me more norco. He may take dome away. Idk what he will do. I'm just tired of pain. I'm tired of thinking about when I can take more and Advil only does do much. I have ulcer issues too. But I can't be bed ridden or stuck in the house any more. They denied my disability. I'm fixing to be in big trouble financially. I got to find a part time job. I'm really stressed and my hubby doesn't make things better. I won't go into that.

I just want my pain relieved and tired of this mess.
 
michael said:
i c/p'd the post to norcophile in a PM so he could read it.

fwiw i read it on an iphone originally.
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thanks man, maybe it's just google chrome but it wouldn't let me see it.

on another note i usually had been talkin to doomed daily also, kinda worried, hope she is doing good and just keeping too busy for us today.

zoey, what have you tried yourself on and what have you been put on in the past( not sure if i'm allowed to ask that, sorry) and what did you think of each as far as just the analgesia goes, i think just putting this info down into words might help you find whats right, but as you know that doesn't mean you'll get that med. and as far as the disability goes you can ALWAYS appeal their decision, it took me a couple tries to get it too, i hope it works out. i'm sure some other bluelighters know about financial issues while waiting on disability or social security, so you do have support and don't forget that, it might save your sanity some dark day. i hope you can get it all sorted, let us know! :)
 
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I have been off of my percocet script for a week and the withdrawl is comming on, I have been taking the same meds for 18 years now and have to wait another week and a half to get them my insurance wont let me pick them up till then. But I did get my valium it helps a bit but not an opoid I am up to 20mg a day on it, I used to have xanax but it did nothing for me not a big fan of the benzo's. I am in allot of pain all the time and i am sick of it, why cant I just give it back and be normal the 3 types of arthritis I have is starting to ruin my body and mind some days I just have to lay in bed I hate it I just cant lay around all day I have to take care of mom with her sickness, and somedays I just cant do it, the range of motion of my hands dont work anymore, I cant open anything without help, this disease makes your body feel like its 80 when I am just 42 , I first got hurt in 1995 and from there my body just went into atrophy I dont want to be like this who wants a girlfriend who cant go out and do things or just feel happy or better for once, but my long term boyfriend it he doesnt mind we had our times when we were younger now we are growing old together and he has his problems as well, what I wouldnt give to not be sick again.
 
wow, thank you for forwarding that michael, and cane you are one inspirational guy, thank you for sharing your story.

hazey i'm sorry to hear what's going on, when can you get it? i just recently went through something similar with my insurance and them not letting me get my meds, it was rough. that was when i joined bluelight and even though i didn't talk about that, this place helped me tremendously.
 
I have went to a sub doc in between the PM doc and they found out right away and now I have to go see a psychiatrist cause my PM doc wants to make sure their is no risk in give me my meds that he is giving me. If you can manage with the pain meds ur on now then do so but if they wont last and you know it then you need to talk to ur doc and get him or her to either prescribe u something that works and will last you the whole month. If they dont then go find another PM doc that will. It's a pain in the arse to get meds that work but sub is horibble stuff. I have taken it for 2 years now and it's harder to kick than methadone which I have also taken for a year or two before finding subs. Another thing with subs is that they work for pain for the first year, or did with me, and then they dont and once you get labeled as a sub patient then it is harder to get a PM doc to help you. They think we are too much of a risk.

My advice is not to be considered as medical advise. I am just stating my personal experiences and views.
 
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