Thanks seashell, I plan to call them today to have an early appointment to talk about possible options. If I go to every 5 days or so, worried about price. But I'll talk to them about it. Thanks!...
I'm out of ideas/options... Tired of it all....
Thanks everyone. May ask for an early appointment to see what my options are. Thanks for all the information!...
Damn. Looks like I may be screwed. I know many are iraite at the medications we use. I bet my doc with push me towards the spinal cord stimulator. The butrans doesn't last 7 days for me :( Oh man......
I'm usually prescribed hydrocode with butrans latch. Recently a nurse gave me my new Rx for hydrocodone and told me they will be decreasing the dose by 10 every month till I'm off due to new "black...
Yeah, I get the same treatment...from my PCP to gastro doc. I just tell 'em, "it sucks...I've tried coming off...the pain doesn't go away." They of course don't listen. So, F*%^ 'em. I got enough to...
Jodi, just read your post about going off, then on, narcotics. I hate the drugs so damn much, but sometimes feel the stigma is even worse than the pain. Come down near Gulf Shores and swim in the...
So sorry to hear you are in so much pain...I have similar issues as far as pain goes, just due to different issues(nueropathy/herniated disc). Sadly, I never got any pain relief after surgery...got...
So great to hear you conquered Disney! I'm planning to go in Nov. With family...haven't been since my surgery. Went RIGHT before my surgery two years ago. Kinda worried, but inspiring to hear your...
I want to send many prayers and positive thoughts that you will recover from this surgery! It is possible you'll have a great recovery! I remember how horrible my back surgery was, and while it...
Hey guys, haven't been on in a while. See that there are quite a few new members. Want to welcome all of you! :) But it is sad that you have found your way here due to the horrible issues you face :(...
I personally prefer Lyrica...but everyone is different. I tried to come off Lyrica and go to Gaba/nuerontin/whatever. My GOD...I must have had an allergic reaction or something. As soon as I'd take...
Want to send my warmest welcomes to you :-) Sounds like quite a list of things that cause you pain and anguish :-(... I also take Butrans, feel it's a great supplement to my other meds...hate that I...
Surgery is sooo stressful...sending positive thoughts! You'll do great :-)!...
You aren't stupid and/or weak...I understand how you felt. Been in similar shoes where I would freak out about anti-biotics and how the infection wouldn't leave my #^&^% body already! Everything will...
@Caren I've had blocks countless of times....they kind of help...somewhat. Yeah, not a cure for me, but worth a try. As to Monday check-in, had a rough pain week last week, but starting to feel a bit...
It might be helpful to try and take the least, absolute least amount of meds possible for a week or so(if not more). I know this must sound like the most awful advice ever...but it could help reset...
Welcome! This is a great community that has quite a few knowledgeable members! :) My, you have such a long and agonizing Journey with CP! I can't even begin to think about dealing with such pain AND...
Definitely concur on seeing a specialists, especially a rhumy as Vickie/Jim suggested. I'd also do tons of blood-work to look for deficiencies, auto-immune issues, etc etc(sorry if you have already...
I tend to have waves of activity and inactivity, but I'll admit to reading more than responding...and will try to be a bit more active/welcome new member and comment on their posts :)...
I'll send my prayers... Sorry you are having to go through such trying times :(...
Not surprising...wonder what is the percentage with microdesctomy. My surgeon said it was 1/3 relief, neutral, or worse. Made mine worse, but probably would do it again if there was a chance for...
I feel it's a bit one sided to compare bath salts and spice to Kratom... Kratom has been used for thousands of years, along with marijuana and opiates. And sure, the powers that be may intervene. Big...
I'm not violating my contract. My meds are RX on an as needed basis. Its been in the "watch list" for years as well...but I suppose it could end up illegal if pharmaceutical companies end up lobbying...
I'm planning to try this soon... I've done some research and found many with CP have found use in it. Doesn't suprise me that the DEA would say that there is no medical use. They say the same about...
Prayers sent and will continue to do so! :)...
Sorry to hear what you are going through...sadly, docs have to be very careful....and they have become paranoid and worried when dealing with narcotics. Its a rough world for us CPers right now. As...
I can totally relate with the anger issues... Thankfully, my wife can be very understanding about my pain and anger(my anger can of course still upset/piss her off...but she tries to understand my...
Wow...sorry to hear that! :-( Surprisingly, I am finding that my percocets are actually working better with the butrans patch ...been in less pain than I have in years!!! I've read that buprenorphine...
Yeah, after reading your opinion on the subject...I feel this is the gov't AGAIN trying to control "abuse" by punishing ALL patients for the few that are abusing their meds and ending up dear or...
I agree that no doctor should write a Rx for a 30 day supply for more than the total daily dosage in the manufacturer's package... However...I'm not sure how many actually NEED more than what the...
I guess they are worried about tolerance... Especially in my case... I'm 25...the chances of me hitting a wall where nothing works is high... At least, that's what my PA told me. Moving me to...
Makes total sense...I am already looking forward to better days just from being on the patch for the second day... Kinda worried about the last 3 days(Rx the patch to last 7 days)...Have read things...
Recently received a call from my nurse wondering if I could make it a few more days past my refill date. I almost laughed, but told her flat out, "Umm...no. Sorry?" Seems my old PA is being shuffled...
So sorry to read about what you and your family's loss... I definitely feel there is a link...There are times I have some dark thoughts due to my pain...it can be a rough road for all of us......
Yeah, my Pain Management clinic took my picture...I don't have an issue with it....
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/26/health/zohydro-approval/ Here's the link to the CNN article. Some of the comments are upsetting. They just LOVE to tout the increase in deaths from 1999 to now. It's...
Sounds like a complex problem... I'm sure many of the vets coming home have more than just pain issues. Many come home with PTSD/Depression/Anxiety...etc etc etc. From my understanding...it is...
The comments in that article are depressing....
Your post is a breath of fresh air! Not often does someone admit their wrong doing on the net(though since I've been here...this group seems to be a huge exception in all the right ways.) We are very...
Sweet lord Almighty...is lose my *beeping* mind if two kids got "lost" under my watch! So glad to hear they were alright!...I hope their parents had a stern talk with those girls for running out in...
Oh yeah! Totally forgot about the grapefruit issue... I would totally check with your dock... Grapefruit has the potential to make most opiates a lot stronger...something about the liver. Don't take...
Welcome! And sorry that our wife's pain is so severe....and not getting sufficient help on top of all that... Also, want to give you some congrats and respect that you are such an understanding...
No Problem! :-) Mind giving us a little intro information on what kind of pain you are dealing with?(unless I missed it...and have a bad memory). Welcome to the forum by the way!(hope I'm not having...
I second ScreamingEagle! Bringing in my wife helps a ton when I need to get it across to my Doc and/or PA that I'm in a really bad spot when it comes to pain. Recently, I had some horrible flares...
Vitamin C is supposed to be REALLY good for Chronic Pain(especially nerve pain). I haven't tried juicing yet...may give it a whirl down the road. Found this recipe(Full of Vit C). Try it out and...
Hey Quad! Wanna Welcome you to this great community! I can totally relate to that "Deep skeletal pain"...and massaging actually does help with me some...emphasis on some. Haven't tried massage...
I'm sure we have all lost count on the number of times we have powered through the pain(or done something that led to pain). We CPers are a tough bunch :-)...
Sorry to hear you had such a rough night! :/ Hope you aren't dealing with too much pain from all that PLUS the stress!!!...
Awesome! Thanks for the insightful article! Something I will look into for sure! Really hate my nerve pain :/...