Posted by floatingbridge on March 21, 2010, at 13:56:15
In reply to Re: curious: vicodin potentiates stimulant?, posted by Justherself54 on March 20, 2010, at 9:26:35
Hi! Thanks for your post! No hijack at all. Besides, you read my melt-down.
I didn't realize your pain level was so high, though I do remember the fibromyalgia--only recently recognized as 'real'. I hope you get to a good pain specialist very soon. People who talk about fighting through pain by and large have not had personal experiences with
chronic pain. Besides, we are not all Zen masters--nor do our lives support the concentration mind/body practices could
take. Like having grandkids (I have a
young son), driving here and there, etc. (Certainly not to say the cognitive pieces are best neglected.)Back pain is a complication for me.
Depression is soooooo long standing, as is fatigue--I suppose one could use cfs--though I am not eager to acquired another label. So this back pain,
accompanied by some joint pain is
alarming. I am 50. Given my history, I imagine my situation is not going to just dissapear-- hence, the next 'chapter'.The pain experienced over the past few weeks was truly disabling. I have new sympathy for pain conditions--and I'm
sorry to hear that you've lived with this for sometime. I'm glad you posted, and your 'rant' is valuable to hear--thanks.Yesterday I was comfortable on one Vicodin. Today, I'll see if .5 will do. The worst of the episode is past(!).
I read on my Vicodin insert that dealing with pain. Before it escalates is most effective--and that meds won't work well once the pain takes hold. So, if I had broken out the opoid a bit earlier, I might have saved myself from the experience of days of pain.
I see a pysiatrist later in April. Hopefully we'll come to some effective ways to deal w/ whatever is going on. I wish the same for you.
Thanks.
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