I just simply need a little support

[mybabytwins]

I am a first time Dad of twins, 51 years old, with both of my shoulders having full rotator cup tears. Approx. 5 months ago I went to a pain clinic with MRI's in hand and was given a script for hydrocodone 10/325 - 6 per day. Well as time went by I found myself taking more and more until I ran out last weekend. My last pill was Saturday. I have been getting a few from a neighbor to hold me over however this time he was out. So I am on day 3 now and last night with some help from Melatonin I got some sleep. My wife works as a full time nurse and I stay at home with the little angels. I am suppose to go to the clinic on Thursday but considering the hell I have been going through I don't want to take them anymore. I want to be the best Dad I can be. I do have a past (9 years ago) cocaine addiction that I was able to stop via a 60 day treatment program. I don't want to be these pills anymore, I want to be free and clean from the daily schedule of living my life around a pill. I was probably taking between 7-9 10's per day. My head feels cloudy, I feel anxious, my shoulder pain is tolerable. I am taking Imodium for the runs and that seems to be helping me, along with some magnesium and potassium for the RLS's. I guess my question is....how long knowing that I have been on these pills for 5 months now will it take for me to begin to feel like a normal human being. I will not go back to the clinic. I want to be the best Daddy I can be to my little babies. I love them sooooooo much, and they give me the strength to stop taking them.

[mybabytwins]

Thanks my friend! I am already in a men's bible study however and it doesn't surprise me that soon after I got the script the bible study commitment went away. I will be going back very soon. It's been a little tough to get out of the house (and considering we live on top of a mountain in East Tennessee) the drive has simply been an excuse. I appreciate the reply! Just got done with an hour hike so I feel pretty good.

[ariley13]

Hi there! I just wanted to welcome you and add my support. Congratulations on taking your life back! I have taken Mobic in the past. It's a prescription NSAID or anti inflammatory drug. Non narcotic. It's quite a bit more powerful than say Ibuprofen, but can be very harsh on your stomach so be especially careful if you have any history of ulcers. I hope that you can find something to help with your pain. Please stick around and keep posting. Good luck to you!

[mybabytwins]

Thanks Brotha! I did go to a surgeon a couple of weeks ago and told him the truth about my feelings re: hydrocodone. He prescribed me Mobic however at the time I had plenty of hydros left so I never picked them up. Does anyone know anything about Mobic?

[IBKleen]

Howdy neighbor!

First off, congratulations on getting clean and taking your life back. that is wonderful! As it was stated it should only be a few more days and you will be feeling better. If you can take the time for hot baths it will help relieve the pressure in your legs. Push fluids as it will help as well. And even the smallest amount of exercise will do wonders. Maybe take the twins for a walk around the block.

Are you still in pain? If so, do you have an alternative treatment plan in mind?

[tooter212]

Oh yeah, that was what I was taking and the same amount.

[tooter212]

What ever you do don't let them give you tramadol saying its not additive!! It's harder and takes longer to get off of. I wouldn't exchange one drug for another one. I take advil. The dr. told me to take 3 every 6 hours. Your doing the right thing by quitting now. Your half way through the physical part. Just hang in there and God Bless you