hydrocodone during pregnancy

[Londie]

I am 21 years old and have been taking hydrocodone for quite some time now. I was diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis and interstitial cystitis when I was 16, and have been off and on it ever since. I just recently found out that I was pregnant (which was a miracle, all of the doctors I've seen told me I'd probably never get pregnant). I have had a lot of pain (some very severe) with this pregnancy and my new doctor refuses to give me hydrocodone (or offer me any kind of help for the pain) even though I have been told that it is perfectly safe to take during pregnancy. I don't know what to do. Is there anything that i can do to help me through this pregnancy?

[cathy7871]

I was taking large amounts of hydro pills before I found out I was pregnant. I tapered off fairly quickly after I found out I was pregnant. Toward the end of my pregnancy though I began to crave them again. Told my dr. I was very uncomfortable and needed one for at least sleeping. Fast forward 5 years... I am more addicted than ever.  I quit taking pills on Fri and I feel like crap. But, u know what? The last 5 years have been a total blurr. I know its tough and *****, but dont miss your babys first everything.  I too had severe endo, even growing on my diaghram. I have also had kidney cancer and cervical cancer. I used the pain as  an excuse to get more pills. It was all a lie though.  I am sure I could of survived on a couple motrin.  They just happened to come across the endo and cancers during routine physicals and I would then be like, oh yeah..lots of pain..better give me some pills.  Quit now, please...I will pray for you and your baby.  You can do it. Dont cheat yourself out of some of the best memories of your life.

[candyheart424]

Hi Londie!! Congratulations of your pregnancy!! I believe that if you are not taking any narcotic pain killers that is the best for your baby. I on the other hand just found out that I am pregnany with my third child and have been addicted to hydrocodone for over 4 years now. I am scared because I don't want my child to be born with this HORRIBLE addiction but I am also scared that if I quit than going through the withdrawals will kill my baby anyway. If there is a doctor present in this forum that would be fantastic so maybe I could get some advice on what to do or how to approach my OB/GYN about this situation. I have  not been to the doctors yet out of fear that I am doing something terribly horrible to my child. I have never been addicited to anything with any of my other children and am really scared that I am doing so much harm.
Londie, I know that endometriosis is very painful and even when you want their to be pleasure there is so much pain - but since you are pregnant do not take any chances with your baby's life as you may never get that chance again. :)

[cathy5841]

hi and congrats on the baby.  i am not sure what you call safe during pregnancy.  anytime you take pills on a regular basis there is a chance your baby could be born addicted.  i hope you find the answers you are looking for.