Today is day 28 since I started detoxing,and I took my last sticker off yesterday. So I guess I'm free of it. That was nasty. Right now I am using hot water bottles, hot baths and showers, electric...
Planning to quit taking pain meds all together. In the last 2 1/2 years I've tried percocet, hydromorphone, MS contin, and fentanyl all with the same results- nausea, constipation and me stuck in bed...
We had another lab that died this past May a month away from being 15. She and I had some really big adventures together back in the old days when I was young and strong and so was she. She sure...
I have had hunting dogs for many years now, and besides training them to retrieve birds I have always found them useful around the house and yard too. The dog I have now is 5 and I specifically...
Oh man, you are right. There it is in black and white. I can't believe I never read that. I think the lesson here is no one is as responsible for my health as I am. Even if my doctor underinformed me...
Holy cow you are knowledgable Frances! I wasn't told any of that by the two doctors that have been helping me with this. Not only have I been having a cup of caffeinated coffee once in a while, but...
Call him right now?! You've never been sick in Canada have you Paula? It doesn't work that way. Honestly, I don't think he's going to have any advice for me anyways. He had me on percocet for 21...
Thanks for the tips Frances. I've been finding orange juice is ok, and as far as nutrition I'm not worried because luckily I carry a spare 10 lbs of butter on my butt in case prolonged fasting is...
Thanks Paula, And I just read BigLucy's post below. Seems we all want to know that the suffering we endure is neccessary and will eventually end. Too bad no one can tell us though. After an...
I hope everyone had something to be thankful for this New Year's. Things were great at my house with lots of family and friends around. I knew a while ago that I'd have to stop taking fentanyl due to...
Hi Guys, I've been reading upon past posts re opiod use and constipation, and I thought I was doing enough with the laxative regime a Doc and I worked out. A quick X ray last Fri showed clearly that...
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement folks, I appreciate it. And thanks to the moderator for editing my post, I never intended to offend anyone and it was inappropriate for a G rated site. I'm...
I've been reading some of the posts over the last few days and am amazed at what a wonderful community you have here. I'm no expert and all I have is my experience to share with my own chronic pain,...