day 4

Hey how all u doing ? Like your forums when I feeling down I read some and they a big help I on day 4 from pain pills been trying all month to quit and 4-5 day is all I been able to make it see I got hurt in 08 fell of a roof about 40 feet and it broke me up real good broke my back my hip both legs so now I got a lot of steel in me an my Dr at pain management say I b on pain pills for the rest of my life but I can't I an addict for I got hurt after I got hurt it got where I was taking 10 -12purks a day 10 s I was only getting 120 a month so I buy some off the street to get through the month well here's my question do any uall know of a pain med that's not a narcotic. That will help me with the pain ?

[MikeInFrance]

Hi and great job on Day 4!!!  It's the day that I think I finally started leveling off from the detox and where it gradually got better. I am on day 13 now from a one year oxynorm addiction that had me snorting 250mg a day at the end.  So I know your pain right now. And I read people telling me what I  telling you now. And it helped! And continues to help!  There are 'non narcotic pain relievers' and if you just google that you can find them easily.  Opiates are obviously different as they block our receptors that tell us if we feel pain or not. I took them purely recreational. Never had pains to deal with sobi truly feel for you! Stay strong and keep posting and I really wanna see an honest day 5 post tomorrow from you. And just take it one hour/afternoon/evening/night at a time!

[GA_need_help]

Hi Friend,
The meds I know that aren't narcotics that could help are Savella, Lyrica and Cymbalta.  I have had back surgery (a new disc) and back pain and am taking the first two.  I believe they help a good bit.
     The other option is tramadol.  However, it is addictive, although many doctors don't think so.  Just read the posts on this one to get a fuller picture.  In case you didn't know about it, I wanted to mention it.
     I hope something I mentioned may be helpful to you.  I am tapering my pain pills right now.  I have determined that the emotional insanity of Opana (a strong Opiate) isn't worth the pain killing properties.  I just want to think more clearly  This feels like a long process.  God bless you.
Big Hug,
Marie

[MikeInFrance]

I would just like to mention that although Tramadol is technically not considered a narcotic it is however an opiod and as stated above , can be habit forming. If I had a pain I would want to stay away from any and all opiods at this stage. However, consult your doctor about this and hopefully he/she can give you a clearer picture.

[all_alone1]

hello....although I am not familiar with any other meds to help that haven't already  been listed above...just wanted to show my support and commend you for trying to find an alternative for you pain....

there are many knowledgable individuals on this site...they are soo awsome...and you will find them to be very helpful and supportive.