painintheneck2
07-12-2003, 04:54 PM
Withdrawels have already started and I can't get a refill until the 22nd.
I went through my prescription (lortab10 @ 4per day) in two and half weeks...shoulda lasted me a month. I've got one left and I'm not looking forward to whats coming.
Before you all start admonishing me, I know what I did was stupid. I self medicated, I took too many, I took more than was prescribed....shame on me....I knew better!
Now here I am, been here before and it still sucks!
I know that my body built up a tolerance to them, which is why I took more than allotted me. The smart thing to do would have been to go to my doc and explain this, but hell, I feel lucky just being able to get what I'm getting....don't want to push it, if you know what I mean.
Sooooooooo, any advice on how to deal or if I should talk to my doc about what I've so shamelessly done, would be helpful!
Thanks for your support!
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:gabby: Wendee
~head on collision in 1999 (car totaled)
~badly sprained ankle, bruised chest cavity, whiplash
~month later, recovered
~month and one week later, couldn't move neck LOTS of pain and crying. Tingling in right index and middle finger. Pain down right arm, pain always in neck and in upper back between shoulder blades (burning). Legs also hurt at times.
~went to various docs, prescribed muscle relax. and pain meds on and off whenever I got a "flare up".
~found my doc 1 year ago, prescribed lortab. insurance wouldn't cover preexistin cond till 6 months lapsed
~doc said "you are having muscle spasms and will prob be on pain killers the rest of your life"
~later, doc started to question my pain
~told him to schedule MRI
~MRI showed herniated disk, bulging on right side at C5 & C6
~kept me on pain meds and referred me to a wonderful chiro.
~now seeing chiro and taking pain meds
~next step is epidural shot if chiro doesn't work.
~I'm a work at home mom with 3 kids. I need my pain meds now just to function as a "normal" active person.
I went through my prescription (lortab10 @ 4per day) in two and half weeks...shoulda lasted me a month. I've got one left and I'm not looking forward to whats coming.
Before you all start admonishing me, I know what I did was stupid. I self medicated, I took too many, I took more than was prescribed....shame on me....I knew better!
Now here I am, been here before and it still sucks!
I know that my body built up a tolerance to them, which is why I took more than allotted me. The smart thing to do would have been to go to my doc and explain this, but hell, I feel lucky just being able to get what I'm getting....don't want to push it, if you know what I mean.
Sooooooooo, any advice on how to deal or if I should talk to my doc about what I've so shamelessly done, would be helpful!
Thanks for your support!
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:gabby: Wendee
~head on collision in 1999 (car totaled)
~badly sprained ankle, bruised chest cavity, whiplash
~month later, recovered
~month and one week later, couldn't move neck LOTS of pain and crying. Tingling in right index and middle finger. Pain down right arm, pain always in neck and in upper back between shoulder blades (burning). Legs also hurt at times.
~went to various docs, prescribed muscle relax. and pain meds on and off whenever I got a "flare up".
~found my doc 1 year ago, prescribed lortab. insurance wouldn't cover preexistin cond till 6 months lapsed
~doc said "you are having muscle spasms and will prob be on pain killers the rest of your life"
~later, doc started to question my pain
~told him to schedule MRI
~MRI showed herniated disk, bulging on right side at C5 & C6
~kept me on pain meds and referred me to a wonderful chiro.
~now seeing chiro and taking pain meds
~next step is epidural shot if chiro doesn't work.
~I'm a work at home mom with 3 kids. I need my pain meds now just to function as a "normal" active person.
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littlelulu1937
07-12-2003, 05:46 PM
Hate to sound like a broken record on this, but please look into "trigger point massage therapy" for pain. There are two books that I know of for the layperson out there that tell you exactly where your muscle pain/spasms are likely emanating from & where you (yes,you, not a massage therapist or a chiropracter) can do massage daily for pain relief. It's really not hard. I get rid of my occasional lower backaches very quickly since I now know HOW to do it. It can really put you in control if you stick to the program.
Pippin31
07-12-2003, 06:26 PM
First and foremost, I one hundred percent believe in chiropractors!
Secondly...TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION....
Withdraw will feel like the flew for up to 8 days, but I am sure you already know that. I have read that taking Immodium AD helps with withdraw symptoms because it helps with diarrhea and it has a mild opiate in it. That is what I have read, I don’t know for sure. If you can get through the weekend....one more day to go....then I would call your doctor and tell him your are out. Tell him you ran out when you call (Monday), that way it looks as though you have stretched your meds out at least 2-3 more days then you really did.
I know, I am sure I will see a comment made about that, but we have all finished early once in our lives and had to resort to a little white lie. It’s not that we are seeking drugs, but as we all know, we have one or two unbearable days (or even weeks) in any given month and do what we have to do to keep us from losing our minds!!!
When you do speak to your doctor about being out, tell him you are really struggling with your medication and it just doesn’t seem to be effective with pain relief. Maybe he will prescribe you something long lasting (12 hour) that would be of some benefit.
I know you will make it through the weekend...like I said it’s just one more day...But I know you are going to feel like hell. That’s just the facts. We are here for you should you need to vent or need support to get through this next day or two.
Good luck.
Secondly...TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION....
Withdraw will feel like the flew for up to 8 days, but I am sure you already know that. I have read that taking Immodium AD helps with withdraw symptoms because it helps with diarrhea and it has a mild opiate in it. That is what I have read, I don’t know for sure. If you can get through the weekend....one more day to go....then I would call your doctor and tell him your are out. Tell him you ran out when you call (Monday), that way it looks as though you have stretched your meds out at least 2-3 more days then you really did.
I know, I am sure I will see a comment made about that, but we have all finished early once in our lives and had to resort to a little white lie. It’s not that we are seeking drugs, but as we all know, we have one or two unbearable days (or even weeks) in any given month and do what we have to do to keep us from losing our minds!!!
When you do speak to your doctor about being out, tell him you are really struggling with your medication and it just doesn’t seem to be effective with pain relief. Maybe he will prescribe you something long lasting (12 hour) that would be of some benefit.
I know you will make it through the weekend...like I said it’s just one more day...But I know you are going to feel like hell. That’s just the facts. We are here for you should you need to vent or need support to get through this next day or two.
Good luck.
painintheneck2
07-12-2003, 06:36 PM
Pippin: Hi. Thank you for your kind response. I will try the immodium, but not sure if I will call my doc. I feel embarrassed about it and I'm afraid my doc will cut me off completely if he knows I am out already. I've been honest with him in the past and he's been great about it.Even upped my dosage from 7.5 to 10's, then from 3 a day to 4 per day. I ran out once when I had the 7.5's and his nurse told me "well, you should have been more careful with your medication" and ever since that reprimand, I've been scared to push anything with them. But your right, they weren't working for me like before and I was having to take more to have any pain relief. I even looked into getting them online, but smartely decided against that.
I guess if I feel bad enough on Monday (and I will) then my husband will convince me to call me doc and explain things. Ugh! I hate this!
Thanks for your post, I appreciate your kindness and advice.
I guess if I feel bad enough on Monday (and I will) then my husband will convince me to call me doc and explain things. Ugh! I hate this!
Thanks for your post, I appreciate your kindness and advice.
Soleil11
07-12-2003, 10:30 PM
After reading this, sounds to me like you need to ask if they can switch you to something that is a patch so you have continuous medication. I do not have that, but in reading this, sounds like oral pills aren't effective enough. It is just a thought.. Soleil
j_f_2003
07-12-2003, 10:38 PM
When I was taking 3-4 roxycodone's a day and I wasn't allowed to have anymore epidural injections, I asked the dr. about the patch. Another dr. asked me if I tried it and to mention it to the pm dr. I did mention it and I feel a lot better on the duragesic patch. I now only take 0-2 per day depending on what day it is. Usually the day my patch is due for changing, that's when I take the 2 pain pills spread out during the day. When I first read about the patch, I thought wow that's very strong and I really didn't want to try it but after getting through the first couple days, I don't know what life will be like without it. I have felt so much better. Here's the link about the patch. http://www.duragesic.com/
whaleylaker
07-13-2003, 02:45 AM
Hi I and I think alot of people have gone through the same deal on running out of meds too early, not that it helps much. How long are you into the WDs? There is a great forum over on Addiction (HealthBoards) I know that might sound scarey (and NO way do I mean you are an addict) but they might offer some good advice on how to get through this time. How's your pain level? I haven't been around for awhile but please keep posting and letting everyone know how you are doing. As I said you're not alone when it comes to running out before refill time so don't get down on yourself. good luck Lake
mokita
07-13-2003, 09:51 AM
I am sorry that yo're in this predicament, regardless of how you ended up here :(
The advice to look in Addicition is probably a good one. There may be some comfort ideas for you.
I also ran out early once (when I was still seeing my PCP.. and on vicodin 5/500 2x/day!:eek :) and the pharmacy let me have it. The sad thing was, I called the office on Tuesday, and it was Friday before they let me know what happened. By that time, it was too late. Anyway....my PM Doc has written my BT med for 3/day.... but, wants me to take them 2/day. That way, I'll have extra for bad pain days. Unfortunately, they BAD seem more than the OK.... so, will cross that bridge when I come to it. :)
Good luck.... next appt... discuss the APAP w/ your doc and perhaps he will suggest one of the Time Released options for you w/ the Percocet for BT.
Karen
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9/22/00 24 hour labor, baby posterior, left tailbone killing me
12/00 MRI - PCP said nothing amiss - but, had to begin taking vicodin
2/8/02 - 2nd baby born after long, painful pregnancy, weight gain didn't help
2000-11/02 various PT + pain meds
11/02 Referred to Neuro
3/03 NEW MRI - shows slight bulge L3-L4,slight DDD, neural foramen involved, Superior aspect S1 and L5 Nerve root involvement -Neuro Refers to PM for ESI
3/03 PM Doc orders ESI
3/21,4/1,4/8 - ESI's no help
5/9 - Discogram - shows Tear L4 w/ significant leak onto nerves, DDD
Performing doc oversedated, False Negative (pm doc & I agree)
New Consult w/ Dept Head Cleveland Clinic 7/8 to discuss possible new discogram/IDET candidacy
7/8-Doc ordered Facet Joint nerve block for 7/29 to rule out/identify as pain generator. If not, new discogram.
Also, thinks tailbone prob is dif issue - wants x-ray - THOUGHT I had one - didn't!! They are ordering.
The advice to look in Addicition is probably a good one. There may be some comfort ideas for you.
I also ran out early once (when I was still seeing my PCP.. and on vicodin 5/500 2x/day!:eek :) and the pharmacy let me have it. The sad thing was, I called the office on Tuesday, and it was Friday before they let me know what happened. By that time, it was too late. Anyway....my PM Doc has written my BT med for 3/day.... but, wants me to take them 2/day. That way, I'll have extra for bad pain days. Unfortunately, they BAD seem more than the OK.... so, will cross that bridge when I come to it. :)
Good luck.... next appt... discuss the APAP w/ your doc and perhaps he will suggest one of the Time Released options for you w/ the Percocet for BT.
Karen
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9/22/00 24 hour labor, baby posterior, left tailbone killing me
12/00 MRI - PCP said nothing amiss - but, had to begin taking vicodin
2/8/02 - 2nd baby born after long, painful pregnancy, weight gain didn't help
2000-11/02 various PT + pain meds
11/02 Referred to Neuro
3/03 NEW MRI - shows slight bulge L3-L4,slight DDD, neural foramen involved, Superior aspect S1 and L5 Nerve root involvement -Neuro Refers to PM for ESI
3/03 PM Doc orders ESI
3/21,4/1,4/8 - ESI's no help
5/9 - Discogram - shows Tear L4 w/ significant leak onto nerves, DDD
Performing doc oversedated, False Negative (pm doc & I agree)
New Consult w/ Dept Head Cleveland Clinic 7/8 to discuss possible new discogram/IDET candidacy
7/8-Doc ordered Facet Joint nerve block for 7/29 to rule out/identify as pain generator. If not, new discogram.
Also, thinks tailbone prob is dif issue - wants x-ray - THOUGHT I had one - didn't!! They are ordering.
lostsoul15204
07-13-2003, 11:41 AM
Hi, Lostsoul here, I can really relate to your situation,I was constantly running out early for a good 8 months and it was horrible!!!!! I went through WD for 6 mo and had to buy morphine off a friewnd to make it to my next refill. I kept telling myself that it wouldn't happen again and it always did. Finally I got on medication that worked for me and I asked my wife for help. She now distributes them to me and I never run out. Just an idea if you live with someone who uunderstands. I don't reccomend buying drugs like I did,cause it's illegal and expensive. I hope you make it through Good luck and God bless Rick
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chrpps99
07-14-2003, 01:39 AM
Hey There
Boy do I know what you mean about running out of meds, and then dreading to call and request a refill.. I was always afraid they would comment on using too much or flat out not fill the prescription.. And then one day I ran out early called the Dr and got a really rude want to be Dr (nurse) She got really nasty with me and preached about addiction and refused to refill it.. This nurse didn't even check with Dr.I confronted my Dr She didn't know anything about it and she wrote me a new prescription and then suggested I go to PM for meds cause I was gone be on them long term. And my PCP who is a DO Dr heard me out and agreed that I needed long term meds and he put me on the Duragesic Patch and that is working so well for me as I don't have to take as many pills. It is sooo much better, plus he tells me that there is less side affects from the patch.....
I know sometimes the PM Dr can cut you off, for self medicating, it is in a contract that you sign with them..So check your contract.. Wouldn't want you to get cut off all together and have to seek out a new Dr. I would mention to him that the meds aren't as effective and maybe ask him to consider long acting meds with bt meds... You would be amazed at how much less you take the pills.. It really is unbelievable..
Well hope that things work out for you.. Keep us posted on what is going on..
Take Care
Sonya
Boy do I know what you mean about running out of meds, and then dreading to call and request a refill.. I was always afraid they would comment on using too much or flat out not fill the prescription.. And then one day I ran out early called the Dr and got a really rude want to be Dr (nurse) She got really nasty with me and preached about addiction and refused to refill it.. This nurse didn't even check with Dr.I confronted my Dr She didn't know anything about it and she wrote me a new prescription and then suggested I go to PM for meds cause I was gone be on them long term. And my PCP who is a DO Dr heard me out and agreed that I needed long term meds and he put me on the Duragesic Patch and that is working so well for me as I don't have to take as many pills. It is sooo much better, plus he tells me that there is less side affects from the patch.....
I know sometimes the PM Dr can cut you off, for self medicating, it is in a contract that you sign with them..So check your contract.. Wouldn't want you to get cut off all together and have to seek out a new Dr. I would mention to him that the meds aren't as effective and maybe ask him to consider long acting meds with bt meds... You would be amazed at how much less you take the pills.. It really is unbelievable..
Well hope that things work out for you.. Keep us posted on what is going on..
Take Care
Sonya
Kierra
07-14-2003, 01:18 PM
Hi painintheneck2
Just wanted to post and see how you are...How did the weekend go for you? not to bad I hope.
Take care
your friend
Kierra
Just wanted to post and see how you are...How did the weekend go for you? not to bad I hope.
Take care
your friend
Kierra
grizzk62
07-14-2003, 01:42 PM
Pain in the neck,
You see no here is judgeing you or admonishing for takeing the amount of meds that is needed to relieve your pain. I have always been honest with my Doc about my intake. Make an appointment to see the Doc, don't just call and ask for a refill because you will be intercepted by the nurse. Most docs if you are honest with them will be in my experience very open. Have you tried keeping a pain journal. If not I highly recommend it and take it along with you to your next appointment. Docs love to see documentation of what you do to relieve your pain and not just taking meds. Make a list of all that you do during the day that you do to try to relieve the pain. I know for a fact that everyone including myself in the past have been in your shoes. You have gotten some great ideas on here. I too suggest trigger piont injections I have them 3 times a week. Ice and heat help as well. My prayers are with you and I hope for the best. Please keep us informed as to how you are doing.
Matt
You see no here is judgeing you or admonishing for takeing the amount of meds that is needed to relieve your pain. I have always been honest with my Doc about my intake. Make an appointment to see the Doc, don't just call and ask for a refill because you will be intercepted by the nurse. Most docs if you are honest with them will be in my experience very open. Have you tried keeping a pain journal. If not I highly recommend it and take it along with you to your next appointment. Docs love to see documentation of what you do to relieve your pain and not just taking meds. Make a list of all that you do during the day that you do to try to relieve the pain. I know for a fact that everyone including myself in the past have been in your shoes. You have gotten some great ideas on here. I too suggest trigger piont injections I have them 3 times a week. Ice and heat help as well. My prayers are with you and I hope for the best. Please keep us informed as to how you are doing.
Matt
coffeeman
07-14-2003, 05:19 PM
hi
ALL of us have run out of meds or come dangerously close. i hope you make it through this ;
but i think the bigger problem is your pain is not being addressed properly. you seem to have some big pain issues,your doctor needs to know this immeditatly
you need to be out OF PAIN and you dont need this crap on top of it. talk to your doctor,this is part of the problem with pain .we are some times made to feel like drug seekers . your a person with a problem thats not being addressed in the right way.GET THE MEDICATION YOU NEED. HOPE ALL GOES WELL
YOUR FRIEND
COFFEEMAN
ALL of us have run out of meds or come dangerously close. i hope you make it through this ;
but i think the bigger problem is your pain is not being addressed properly. you seem to have some big pain issues,your doctor needs to know this immeditatly
you need to be out OF PAIN and you dont need this crap on top of it. talk to your doctor,this is part of the problem with pain .we are some times made to feel like drug seekers . your a person with a problem thats not being addressed in the right way.GET THE MEDICATION YOU NEED. HOPE ALL GOES WELL
YOUR FRIEND
COFFEEMAN
painintheneck2
07-14-2003, 05:32 PM
Hi all. First off I want to say thank you to all of you for being so kind and open about your own issues with running out early. It makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one.
I'm on my 3rd day of withdrawels and feeling pretty bad. I haven't called my doctor because I'm worried about getting cut off. But when I do see him, I am going to discuss that patch and see what he thinks about it.
I am dealing with diarrea, chills, shakes, hot, cold and the pain in my neck and back has started coming back. Basically I just want to climb the walls. A friend of mine is supposed to be coming over to bring be their leftovers from dental surgery. When I feel a little better I'm going to call my doctor and get an appointment.
Thank you all for the wonderful support. I really appreciate it.
Wend
I'm on my 3rd day of withdrawels and feeling pretty bad. I haven't called my doctor because I'm worried about getting cut off. But when I do see him, I am going to discuss that patch and see what he thinks about it.
I am dealing with diarrea, chills, shakes, hot, cold and the pain in my neck and back has started coming back. Basically I just want to climb the walls. A friend of mine is supposed to be coming over to bring be their leftovers from dental surgery. When I feel a little better I'm going to call my doctor and get an appointment.
Thank you all for the wonderful support. I really appreciate it.
Wend
mokita
07-14-2003, 06:21 PM
Wend...
Hope your friend has already arrived and this post finds you feeling better.
Isn't your appt (or refill) due on 22nd? If so, couldn't you go into office, say, the 17th and tell the doc your problem then, saying that you'll be out that day, or the 18th? Because what you're currently taking just isn't relieving your pain?
Just a thought.
Hope you feel better soon! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
Karen
Hope your friend has already arrived and this post finds you feeling better.
Isn't your appt (or refill) due on 22nd? If so, couldn't you go into office, say, the 17th and tell the doc your problem then, saying that you'll be out that day, or the 18th? Because what you're currently taking just isn't relieving your pain?
Just a thought.
Hope you feel better soon! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
Karen
painintheneck2
07-16-2003, 02:05 AM
Hello all! All of you have been overwhelmingly kind in all of your posts. You've given me wonderful ideas and I intend to use them.
I wound up in the emergency room this morning. My friend brought the lortab, but I guess it was too late because I couldn't keep it down. I had diarrea and very bad vomiting for almost 2 days. After being up all night vomiting, my husband took matters into his own hands. He got me dressed and took me to the ER. I was like a walking zombie by then. My whole body was shutting down. I couldn't walk without stumbling into things. I literally felt like I was dying. I've gone thru withdrawels before but it was never like this. I never had vomiting. Nothing would stay down, so I was literally starving myself. At the ER they put some tubes in me to stop the nausea and also to feed me. I was in and out of consciousness the whole time I was there. I told them that I had been on Lortab10 for about 2 years. I didn't tell them that I was out (since my friend had brought me some) but I did say that I couldn't keep it down and I knew part me my problem was withdrawels, but that I'd never experienced this kind of withdrawels before.
They suggested, just as many of you did, that I speek to my doctor about getting on a patch for longer lasting effect and use the lortab for breakthru. They were all sooooo nice to me there. If you'd have seen me you would have though I was close to death. My husband was practically in tears thinking I was going to die. My three kids were terrified. I was just wanting it all to go away.
They gave me suppository's for nausea and vomiting. Plus they said I had a urniary tract infection and gave me anitbiotics. They also gave me something else, but my mind is so foggy right now that I can't remember what it is.
Everyone felt very bad for me and no one ridculed or judged me. They said that it was nothing for me to be ashamed of and that I just needed to talk to my doc about the patch. I came home after being there for about 4 hours and passed out! My husband kept waking me up every 1 to 2 hours and would make me take bites of a bananna, or oatmeal and then force me to drink sprite. Then I just slept on and off all night, until now. My husband has been taking care of the kids, they would come in my room just to make sure I was still alive. My middle son started crying, he's 9 yrs old, and told me "I just love you so much mom". My 5 year old daughter wouldn't leave my side and would just lay her hand on my stomach and rub. My oldest, 11, kept checkin on me and telling me he loves me and that he was sooo scared.
The docs also said that it seemed like I had picked up some type of viral infection, but because of the withdrawels it made 20 times worse.
So, thats that. I'm going to see my doctor and discuss the patch. My pain level right now is not bad at all, but with the herniated disk (bulging) the pain is intermitent. Some days I feel none (unless I turn my neck to look behind me) then some days it's about a 7 or 8 and when that happens it last for about a week.
I'm also going to let my husband hold my lortabs leaving me two for am and afternoon then when he gets home from work he can give me another then one more at bedtime.
But you are all right, the lortabs are just not doing it for me anymore and I would much rather have a longer lasting pain med. I'm fixing to start college in the fall and the patch would help while I'm doing that also.
I can't thank all of you enough for making me feel better by telling me your stories of running out early and also for all the wonderful advice. I need to start taking better care of myself because I do not want to put my family through this ever again.
You guys are terrific and words cannot express how much it means to me that complete strangers can me so nonjudgmental and kind.
Thanks again for all of your support and I hope that others who might find themselves in my position read my post and and take it very seriously. I would never want anyone to go thru what I just went through.
Love to you all!
Wend
[This message has been edited by painintheneck2 (edited 07-16-2003).]
I wound up in the emergency room this morning. My friend brought the lortab, but I guess it was too late because I couldn't keep it down. I had diarrea and very bad vomiting for almost 2 days. After being up all night vomiting, my husband took matters into his own hands. He got me dressed and took me to the ER. I was like a walking zombie by then. My whole body was shutting down. I couldn't walk without stumbling into things. I literally felt like I was dying. I've gone thru withdrawels before but it was never like this. I never had vomiting. Nothing would stay down, so I was literally starving myself. At the ER they put some tubes in me to stop the nausea and also to feed me. I was in and out of consciousness the whole time I was there. I told them that I had been on Lortab10 for about 2 years. I didn't tell them that I was out (since my friend had brought me some) but I did say that I couldn't keep it down and I knew part me my problem was withdrawels, but that I'd never experienced this kind of withdrawels before.
They suggested, just as many of you did, that I speek to my doctor about getting on a patch for longer lasting effect and use the lortab for breakthru. They were all sooooo nice to me there. If you'd have seen me you would have though I was close to death. My husband was practically in tears thinking I was going to die. My three kids were terrified. I was just wanting it all to go away.
They gave me suppository's for nausea and vomiting. Plus they said I had a urniary tract infection and gave me anitbiotics. They also gave me something else, but my mind is so foggy right now that I can't remember what it is.
Everyone felt very bad for me and no one ridculed or judged me. They said that it was nothing for me to be ashamed of and that I just needed to talk to my doc about the patch. I came home after being there for about 4 hours and passed out! My husband kept waking me up every 1 to 2 hours and would make me take bites of a bananna, or oatmeal and then force me to drink sprite. Then I just slept on and off all night, until now. My husband has been taking care of the kids, they would come in my room just to make sure I was still alive. My middle son started crying, he's 9 yrs old, and told me "I just love you so much mom". My 5 year old daughter wouldn't leave my side and would just lay her hand on my stomach and rub. My oldest, 11, kept checkin on me and telling me he loves me and that he was sooo scared.
The docs also said that it seemed like I had picked up some type of viral infection, but because of the withdrawels it made 20 times worse.
So, thats that. I'm going to see my doctor and discuss the patch. My pain level right now is not bad at all, but with the herniated disk (bulging) the pain is intermitent. Some days I feel none (unless I turn my neck to look behind me) then some days it's about a 7 or 8 and when that happens it last for about a week.
I'm also going to let my husband hold my lortabs leaving me two for am and afternoon then when he gets home from work he can give me another then one more at bedtime.
But you are all right, the lortabs are just not doing it for me anymore and I would much rather have a longer lasting pain med. I'm fixing to start college in the fall and the patch would help while I'm doing that also.
I can't thank all of you enough for making me feel better by telling me your stories of running out early and also for all the wonderful advice. I need to start taking better care of myself because I do not want to put my family through this ever again.
You guys are terrific and words cannot express how much it means to me that complete strangers can me so nonjudgmental and kind.
Thanks again for all of your support and I hope that others who might find themselves in my position read my post and and take it very seriously. I would never want anyone to go thru what I just went through.
Love to you all!
Wend
[This message has been edited by painintheneck2 (edited 07-16-2003).]
HikingFan
07-16-2003, 04:36 AM
You sure have done some fantastic parenting with those kids! How incredibly compassionate of a response they gave you!!! There's little doubt that you are raising them to be caring, wonderful members of society. Maybe we can encourage them to become our future pain management doctors..they have all the right qualities!
You hang in there, and come here to talk to us if you need anything, even if its just to vent. You have a great support system at home, and for that, I am grateful, as I'm sure you are too. Your husband sounds like a real champ for how he's taking the reigns...thats so important, please give him a hug for all of for being so good and understanding with you!!!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif
Best Wishes
You hang in there, and come here to talk to us if you need anything, even if its just to vent. You have a great support system at home, and for that, I am grateful, as I'm sure you are too. Your husband sounds like a real champ for how he's taking the reigns...thats so important, please give him a hug for all of for being so good and understanding with you!!!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif
Best Wishes
mokita
07-16-2003, 07:54 AM
Wend.....
I am sitting here w/ tears in my eyes. For the sweetness w/ which your husband and children are treating you....and tears of anger that a doctor would allow you to even Chance going through what you just have. You MUST tell him that the meds aren't enough. You poor thing... I hope you're feeling better today http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
When do you see your doc? I am saying a prayer for you that you stand strong and demand a better quality of life. It's probably a good idea in the interim to have your hubby help w/ meds. When we're in such agony, it's too easy to reach for 'just one more' and find ourselves in trouble.
Good luck to you, my friend. and God Bless.
Karen
I am sitting here w/ tears in my eyes. For the sweetness w/ which your husband and children are treating you....and tears of anger that a doctor would allow you to even Chance going through what you just have. You MUST tell him that the meds aren't enough. You poor thing... I hope you're feeling better today http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
When do you see your doc? I am saying a prayer for you that you stand strong and demand a better quality of life. It's probably a good idea in the interim to have your hubby help w/ meds. When we're in such agony, it's too easy to reach for 'just one more' and find ourselves in trouble.
Good luck to you, my friend. and God Bless.
Karen
painintheneck2
07-16-2003, 08:05 AM
Mokita & Hiking Fan,
I slept on and off throughout the night and finally woke up early with my husband this morning. Thanks for your wonderful compliments on my family. I am very proud of them and of how close we all are. My children take up for each other as well and for me and their father. I one of their siblings gets hurt the other goes to find a banddaid and blow on the boo boo. If one of them gets their feelings hurt by some kid the others rally together and yell at the kid "don't you ever talk to my brother/sister like that again!" then they tell each other "thanks bro (or sis)".
I only hope their closeness lasts throught their adult life. I don't even talk to my brothers and sisters nor do they talk to each other.
Anyway, I'm going to go talk to my doc sometime this week. I'm due for a refill in one week, so if can I may wait until then, but if the meds I have don't last till then I will definately go sooner. No way am I going to go thru that again nor put my husband and kids through that terrifying ordeal. My husband cried and said that I am their whole world and if anything happens to me then the family just wouldn't work. So that's motivation enough to get this crap handled.
Love to you all who have been so supportive and caring. The responses I've gotten in these posts have overwhelmed me and really, really touched me.
xoxo
Wend
I slept on and off throughout the night and finally woke up early with my husband this morning. Thanks for your wonderful compliments on my family. I am very proud of them and of how close we all are. My children take up for each other as well and for me and their father. I one of their siblings gets hurt the other goes to find a banddaid and blow on the boo boo. If one of them gets their feelings hurt by some kid the others rally together and yell at the kid "don't you ever talk to my brother/sister like that again!" then they tell each other "thanks bro (or sis)".
I only hope their closeness lasts throught their adult life. I don't even talk to my brothers and sisters nor do they talk to each other.
Anyway, I'm going to go talk to my doc sometime this week. I'm due for a refill in one week, so if can I may wait until then, but if the meds I have don't last till then I will definately go sooner. No way am I going to go thru that again nor put my husband and kids through that terrifying ordeal. My husband cried and said that I am their whole world and if anything happens to me then the family just wouldn't work. So that's motivation enough to get this crap handled.
Love to you all who have been so supportive and caring. The responses I've gotten in these posts have overwhelmed me and really, really touched me.
xoxo
Wend