Went to the dentist today....

[mary577]

I had several teeth pulled and got dental implants.    Had probably 15 or more teeth pulled and five implants on top and four on bottom, which hold two complete arches of teeth.   I told my dentist I had quit narcotic pain pills on June 9 and wish to get by without them..   He seemed very happy I told him that, and he said many people get by with over the counter pain meds.   I told him I would too.      There is life after pain pills....and everyone who is struggling, keep on, because you can do it.

[mamaof4410]

That is great! good for you! I hope you feel better!

[Norco1947]

Hi Mary ,  Tuff girl , You take it easy and feel better soon ... Ron

[mary577]

I  have researched this for 3 years...because it is expensive...I think I have read everything on the internet and saw every vimeo and youtube about it.   I am surprised that this morning I have no swelling and not even any black and blue marks.  Also, no pain.   I can tell I had something done, but it isn't enough to bother me or make me think I need to take a pill.   I have had a dry socket from having a tooth pulled that hurt worse than the tooth did.   I do have stitches under the arches, but I guess the arches help keep the pain down.   I am not sure how many teeth I had pulled....at least 15.

You're right....there are options besides opiates for many things.  

[OpenMind24hours]

That's fantastic Mary, thanks for sharing that success story!!!!
Years ago my DDS pulled a wisdom tooth. He gave me Tylenol 3 and it didn't do anything for the pain, just a buzz for my brain. I called him back in misery, he gave me a script for Motrin 800s. They worked like a charm and no Opiates included. We're lucky there are meds we can still get by with that are safe for us. I'm always 1 vicodin away from my next disaster.