Karen gives a lot of very good info here, but there are a couple of things I'd like to comment on I don't agree about, some of which is backed by strong medical evidence, some only by own experience...
Have you called your doctor to troll them about the pain? If not, why not? You've taken the medication as prescribed, which i would be sure to mention when you call. Don't leave a message on a refill...
There are a few good suggestions here. Making sure you have adequate medications is a big one so you don't have to run to the store in a snow storm. Of course if you take controlled substances, that...
That's a huge heck of a lot to deal with, but there's understanding on this site for sure! It sounds like you're in the same boat as me in some ways; I always have to get at least 3 opinions on my...
I'm very disappointed that my example, playing devil's advocate, turned into personal attacks on me. People obviously don't understand what the term "playing devil's advocate" means. I'm merely...
This is obviously a polarizing subject for some people, with strong feelings on both sides. Personally, my pain is too severe and the effects of my medical problems are too limiting to my mobility to...
Is the dog you have trained as a service dog? It sounds like you have a pet that makes you feel better rather than an actual trained service animal. If so, you're one of those people mentioned in...
Tirzah, Unfortunately that's the way much of the US is going. I moved from CO to NY left year because I was unable to live alone (or work, so I'm broke) any more due to my disability. I literally...
I have this exact same problem, though a bunch of others too. I now where suspenders and it helps immensely. I rarely wear a belt except if I really have to. I'm not really a guy that cares a lot...
I live in intractible pain every day (i.e. pure agony) that only high doses of opiate medications will help, but after relocating from CO to NY recently, I've had a very hard time getting my...
I'm going through my worst battle yet after having to relocate from CO to NY and find whole new pain management/orthopedic/PCP/hip docs and I ran out of medications today, so I'll be going through...
Have you ever tried any of the medications that help with withdrawal like thorazine or anti-nausea meds? Robaxin, flexeril, or other muscle relaxants? Thorazine, a muscle relaxant, and an anti-nausea...
I've never owned one myself (though I should, they're more comfortable to sleep in than a bed!) but my parents have two La-Z-Boys in their house (where I'm staying while I get some operations done)...
Well it's Tuesday but since I'm new here I'll still add a post... This week not much going on, next week is a big one with seeing (hopefully) a new PM doc, results from my latest back MRI and what...
Good luck. Keep yourself as positive as you can and you'll get through it!...
Hello all, first off sorry to all of you that live in the sucky world of chronic pain like me. And sorry for the long intro, but my story isn't easy to condense. I'm Scott, 37, started having issues...
For anyone that is subject to random drug testing due to being prescribed opioids, these can make you flunk a drug test and get you kicked out of your PM program. As a CP sufferer for many years, and...
You shouldn't notice a significant difference in your pain between the 10mg and 7.5mg dosages. You should only notice a small decrease in the effectiveness of the medication, but over time, it should...
Personally it takes me a lot longer than 2 weeks to get to where my "real" pain level is, but I've been taking high doses of opiates every day for over a decade now with only one 18 month break after...