You can do it! Quitting is so hard though! I quite after 10 years of smoking when my hubby and I decides to try and get pregnant. They say the actual physical addiction/craving will be over in 3...
Susie- I am so sorry for your loss and the (emotionally) painful day this must have been. I hope the physical pain is at a minimum and letting you rest tonight. Finally had sun her (Oregon) so took...
I will have to my doctor abou those suggestions Deborahj I like the rule of thumb of 20 mins put of the car foe every hour....
Wish we had a theater like that here Linds! I really, really like your prespective Mark of being thankful of the time you coud do stuff and enjoy the memories. :)...
I do a lot of reading and time with family. Miss doing active stuff though. :(...
Some posts on other threads got me to thinking.... What does everyone do for fun? Before cp got bad I enjoyed hiking, camping, bowling, pool ect... Can't do any of those even on a very low pain day....
Thank you all. I have been seeing a therapist for 8ish years. She has some chronic pain issues as well. But the idea of seeing someone that specializes is cp interests me a lot... I have come out of...
I'm really working an that too, that it's a part of me. Giving myself permission to take a break is hard! Not being able to work is hard too. I grew up "you work your butt off and EARN everything you...
Thank you everyone for the great suggestions. Gives Me hope and strength. I feel I have come closer and closer to accepting this. Then a really bad say hits. Lol. My son is only 2 so still at home...
Thank you. :) sounds like you are just as stubborn as me. I try to make up for the bad days on a good one. Makes things even worse. I will try harder to take breaks and work in small chunks. Thank...
Hey guys it's been awhile. Patches are helping quite a bit... On and off. I have come to expect this though. While I am no newbie to chronic pain (around 20 years) I am fairly new to activly seeking...
Welcome. :) you will find lots of kindness and understanding here. I defiantly understanding your comment of feeling judged. I've always had to remind my self ppl probably think/judge me much less...
Week was good. Felt like I was finally getting into the swing of thongs pain wise. Patches were working only bedew break through meds once or twice a day, it was great! Yesterday things took a turn...
Thanks Vickie. :)...
Linds, is your son ok?! I'm really glad we decided to give the patches more time as well. Christina, good luck on your drug holiday. I hope you have amazing pain coverage when you start back up....
That's true! Thanks for the concern. I've been takingnonly one (12.5) tablet at night....
Lindsey, I appreciate your input. My email never alerted me there was another post on this thread. To everyone else I apologize for "disappearing" for a few days. You had all given me a lot to think...
Vickey - didn't mean to exclude you, your reaponce showed up after I posted to Tina. Thank you so much for your helpful info. I knew when I started the opoid journey it was a slippery slope. Helps so...
Tina - your responce has me in tears... I know the fentynal is helping some just not to my expectations. I also know my dose is high enough to knock a linebacker on his butt. Lol. Can we e-mail...
Vickey - thanks for the response. I had no idea about lotions interaction with patches. I always wash and rince well the area the patch will be applied to. So even lotion applied on the rest of the...
I Really appreciate everyone's input. I can defiantly see the value in taking a break from all meds. Honestly though it scares me... A lot. I don't know if I am strong enough to handle my pain...
I have been on 100 mcg fentynal patches for 6 weeks. Added 50mcg increase 2 weeks ago. I still am having very little pain relief. Any other patch users... How long did it take for them to help?...
I am sorry to Hear of your pain. Back pain is pretty awful and debilitating. Everyone on here so far has mentioned heat. 9 1/2 times out of 10 I prefer ice. Do whichever feels best for you. You can...
Tina- Yes I know what you mean. :) doing things with my son that I know will spike my pain for hours (sometimes more) is worth it just to see him smile and laugh. Even better when I'm sitting on ice...
Love the truck analogy! My average is 7-8. My biggest goal, and what pushes me to try new meds, new therapies ext is my son. He is 2 with more energy than I've ever seen. I don't want to air and...
Channa, welcome!...
Vickie- I can't tell you how much I appreciated and needed your reminder about never being pain free. Recently increased fentynal dose and I am not seeing the results I so desperatly hoped for. Just...
I really like the idea of the topical medication. I will have to ask on that. Since the increase I haven't taken klonipin. I took the advice from some of you and am waiting to see how I do on the...
Diane, may I ask what side effects you had on Lyrica? I've been reading about some bad ones....
Thank you for the information!!!...
Annnabannana- You have convinced me to inquire about lyrica at my next visit (24th.) like I said my mom has fibro, and sister but it hasn't been added to my "list" yet. The siatica runs down my right...
I am on 75 mg amitryptilne daily. It was prescribed for my depression. Didn't know it was uses for nerve pain. I am really appreciating all the advice for nerve pain meds so I can go to my next dr...
I didn't feel judgement at all. :) tolerance is a scary thing when it goes up so quickly. Annoying too. Lol...
I do really appreciate your concern. I know it's a hefty dose Of medications. I don't ever want to be over medicated, just needing pain relief and the ability live a normal life and get the pain to a...
I have done a few posts, mostly on methedone withdrawals. Wanted to introduce myself more and ask a few questions. I have been dealing with cp all my life, and my mother has fibromyalgia. First...
I agree Vickey! :)...
I strongly suggest lamictal as well. I have been on it for almost 10 years. (for me) when combined with an SSRI (for me celexa) greatly reduces my depression....
It has been a very up and down week so far... I am no longer struggling with methedone withdrawals. For that I am very thankful!!! I still not having pain relief from the fentynal patches. My dr gave...
Mike, I am SO sorry you are still going through this!!! If my sLuggestions are repeats I apologize. Have you tried melatonin for sleep? Sometimes it helps "calm down" the muscles too. Magnesium is...
Thank you Mike, so much. IHope you have a good thanksgiving with your family as well. Dr visit went well. Decided to give the patch more time. Will be increasing the dose but that requires insurance...
I'm glad you are doing better on the new med Mike. Applesauce and cherrios are my meal of choice on the bad days. :) I have a very supportive husband but feel bad complaining all the time! I actually...
As if yet I am not finding pain relief from the patch. Having to use my break through med (Perc) more often. so it's really frustrating to have no pain relief and be sick as a dog every third day to...
Thank you so much for the info and support!...
New to the site, but I feel for you! Currently going through methedone (prescribed for severe chronic back and hip pain) w//d. I am 8 days off of it. I started on ms contin and was switched to...