My wife has serious back problems and pain. She has had 4 failed back surgeries with the last one causing permanent loss of control of her foot. I've seen her do OK off of the Vicodin, but I know she hurts. I also know other people that live without drugs that are in constant pain.
My questions to the experts, those experiencing this, is the pain worse when going through withdrawls? If, how long will it be worse? She finished day 7 today still in pain and with a bad temper. I know the pain won't go away, but I'd like to hear from those of you who are in pain and have gone through the withdrawls. Does the pain get worse at first? If so, does it continue to get worse or does it start to get better with time? If it does start to feel better, when does it start to feel better and how long does it improve? At what point do you think you start experiencing the stabilized, normal, non-with drawl exaggerated pain?
Or am I just nuts? That's what I think she has gone through in the past. Problem is, she doesn't believe it. She thinks that this initial exaggerated pain is what she will have to endure the rest of her life.
I know everyone is different, but if you have a simialar situation, PLEASE share you experience.
thanks
Paul