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Posted 3/15/2013 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Have you tried Tramadol or other types of pain meds? I imagine you have quite the tolerance to the vicodin after so long.

There are sooooo many medications out there now...

Maybe you could take something else at a low dose, that would help the pain and not give you all the side effects. Especially now after you've tapered off.

Pain makes me screw up worse than pain meds. I have no concentration, I can't read, I can't stay focused on conversations, I'm forgetful and I'm definitely not myself. When I'm in a lot of pain its like my brain disappears and my emotions are all off kilter.

I understand how you feel, I just wonder if getting off ALL pain medication entirely will really be the answer, when the flip side will be pain.

I'm so sorry for your crappy day :(
Posted 3/15/2013 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
It sounds like you are making the best decision for yourself. We certainly support your efforts at wanting to see if your pain can be helped more naturally or without opiates.

I just want you to be able to find another PM that truly is on the same page as you and that really wants to help you. I wish you lived closer to me to send you to my PM!!! LOL

Try to take it day by day.....and come here as often as you need to post:)

Hugs (( ))
Posted 3/15/2013 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
In the end, it's your body and your life and you know what's best for you. I just like offering up alternative suggestions, cause I know sometimes that's what helps me find the best solution. :)

We're here to support you no matter what you do.
Posted 3/15/2013 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
You guys are great!

I do think I need a new PM doc there are so few in this area.

I think I am over the worse of the physical symptoms...now its just mental.

And Lexi, I agree, the pain screws me up too.

Don't know what to do.

s.
Posted 3/16/2013 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
Please be careful. Pain isn't just about hurting, it's a symptom and can cause it's own complications. I spent a week in the hospital with resting heart rates in the 150's-160's. Crazy! Extremely high blood pressure as well. My cardiologist works with my pain dr to keep things under control.

Your body will let you know if there is a problem. We all want to take as few meds as possible, but make sure your body can handle it.
Posted 3/16/2013 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
You all right ! Exercise helps a bit,, I managed 20 minutes on the elliptical and then got a load of dishes done :) more than I have done in 2 weeks !! The foot is flaring up a bit but so far so good!

I have always done well through the times I have been exercising but I always fall off....always.

Anyhow I think you guys were right , I need those endorphins to get over this depression !!

I think I am doing OK ! I am pretty healthy although I am very over weight...my blood pressure is and always has been normal...have pretty high cholesterol that I am trying to do better with.

happy for the moment !!

Su
Posted 3/16/2013 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
...ok it was short lived.

Tomorrows another day.

s.
Posted 3/16/2013 11:38 PM (GMT 0)

Hope tomorrow is better for you. One day at a time.

Suzane

Posted 3/17/2013 7:49 AM (GMT 0)
After 10 yrs and daily use its going to be a good while before you feel "normal".

Once you get off and evaluate your pain levels then unless you have been miraculously healed,you've still got the issues that started you down the opiate trail.

Your Dr should not have used a short acting med for that many years especially at the daily recommended maximum doses. If you had been moved to a LA med you may not have seen the fog and mental status changes you described.

Good luck

Vickie
Posted 3/17/2013 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
You bring up a good point, I did ask for a longer acting drug. But at the same time I wanted something I felt like I could control by taking as needed.

I have not miraculously healed although I did REALLY think that when I stopped taking the med that my pain was less than it was a few years ago. Of course it was I was taking a narcotic every day.

Still hanging in there. The exercise yesterday really flared up the foot and leg but I am back on it today !!

Su
Posted 3/30/2013 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

Just checking in to check the date since I have been off the Vicodin! Almost 3 full weeks and I am starting to finally feel a bit more like my old self.


Still controlling the pain by just getting off the foot when it starts to flair and that helps for the short term but anyone with Nerve Damage knows the flairs can get bad when over done.  I am stressing only a little about the future, I am just so glad to be off the Hydro !

Su

:)

crushed foot injury, CRPS in right foot, leg, knee, hip etc.....

determined to be med free !!

 

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