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Posted 4/22/2011 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering if anybody has trouble with addiction to pain meds and has FM. I have an addicted personality and it makes it real hard for me with FM. I get so frustrated when I get in so much pain. I use to  be on so many narcotics and all it done is caused me so many problems. I thought of just being supervised with them, but I dont even want the taste of it in my mouth. I am afraid it might cause me to want to go back to them. Even with having anxiety issues, I dont take nothing. My doctors are very aware of my problems. I have learned how to control some pain and anxiety the natural way, but sometimes I just want to cry.
Posted 4/22/2011 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I think under doctor's supervision going on mild pain meds such as vicodin or norco would be okay. Just limit the amount and only take them if you are really bad. You would probably build up a tolerance though so a medication holiday could be put in there from time to time. As long as you think you can stick to just what is prescribed. I would talk to the doctor about it and see what he/she says. Though you know yourself what would be best from past experience. I hate to see you in so much pain. I am glad that you are able to handle some of it naturally. That is the best way to go if you can. I am sure that others will respond. I am sorry that you have the addictive personality. That is hard. Doing everything to excess is difficult to deal with. Keep trying and do have a talk with the doctor.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 4/22/2011 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
I find a good cry does help with my pain...that and a hot shower and a cup of tea.

 

I don't use narcotics to be in control of my pain.  I use ibuprofen with food, extra strength Tylenol, malic acid/magnesium supplements and vitamin D3 supplements to help with pain and fatigue.  I then add stretching exercises, walking daily, and gentle massages to the mix and this has helped me be in control of the pain.  The info about the supplements and the exercises are on Fibro 101.  Hope some of this will help you. 

 

Sherrine

Posted 4/23/2011 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Angel,

I know I can't handle my pain without narcotics,I've tried,but the pain is too severe sometimes.I'm just careful and think before I take them.I you have had a past substance abuse problem,then it could be difficult to fall back into that again,but with supervision from your doctor and being aware of this problem,you will probably take them only when you need them.

I also would hate to have you offer in pain.

Sage
Posted 4/24/2011 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
hi angel ,I feel the same way about pain meds !!however I do take them and hate how I feel on them ,but suffering is worst,for me !!!I think talking with your dr.may come up with a solution ,maybe pain patches ,which you put on skin? I agree pain meds can be dangerous ,if taken wrong !I only take them when Ihave too and finding other pain management tools are better .I feel because your aware of the down side of meds ,your far better off ! I hate to hear your pain is so bad !!! Please dont suffer in pain work with the dr to find something to ease it !! Takecare

I deleted the extra post for you.  That happens easily on this forum so don't give it another thought.

 

Sherrine

Post Edited By Moderator (Sherrine) : 4/23/2011 9:30:43 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/25/2011 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for the advise. The problem is that I really get addicted to pain meds very easily and they cause me to have severe depression. My doctors will no longer write any narcotics for me. I came suicidal at one time. The dr's told me that there licence was at risk. They have seen me at my lowest in life. I will be changing Dr's in January with my medicare coming up. I would love to be more comfortable, but I dont do well on narcotics.
Posted 4/25/2011 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
Try what I suggested.  It just might work for you like it did for me!  Also, check the medications you are now taking and see if any of them have the side effect of muscle pain.  I just stopped taking a medication a week ago and now I have less pain.  I thought my fibro was just getting worse when it actually was this medication!  If you have some that can cause muscle pain, perhaps there is another that will do the same thing and not cause muscle pain.

 

Sherrine

Posted 4/25/2011 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Angel,

I wish you luck with your new Dr ,and I hope you can feel better some way.

Take care,

Sage
Posted 4/25/2011 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi! Let me give you some encouragement. I was addicted to narcotics, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, and uppers. I have fibro, depression and anxiety. I have learned to live without all that stuff and am now 6 months clean. I take an anti-inflammatory (nabumatone) and prozac for my OCD. I take 6 less drugs than I used to last fall. It is possible to live without narcotics, and still manage your fibro. I'm living proof.
Posted 4/26/2011 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
I agree I am now not taking any drugs for pain relief. I was addicted to pain meds and it took me a year to become totally clean and now even though I have changed GP'S I am still up front and tell them I will not take any drugs with morphine in it.
If I do take tramol but I only have 20 tablets for a month and then give my body a break. I take no sleeping tablets at all and have found they tend to make sleepless once I stop taking them. Now off them for some months have been sleeping up to 9 hours naturally at night. I know I will go back to not sleeping but it will pass. Pain yes tongiht I am in almost unbearable pain in my back and neck, but I brought it on sewing a bridesmaid dress for my GD who is a bridesmaid for my DD in 10 days time so I have to finish it.
Addiction is terrible but with help and the right Doc you can have pain relief and not have to face drug addiction

Kathy

Fibro, cfs,irb
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