please help

[precious46]

This may not be the correct type of post, but everyone seems so nice and helpful. I just dont feel like I can go on.  I am not looking for your pity just some support. My thing is I wish to God I didnt take the Norco, but my pain is so   bad. It all started with the fall in 2001, but I have severe osteoarthritis, like my mother did.My mother died from complications of arthritis and being bedbound. To tell all of you the truth I would continue to take my pain meds, if the doctors in this area was not terrified to give them. My very first post was the one about the FEDS coming to my drs. office and he can no longer give pain meds. This left  alot of people in a mess. And yes it was true. I went by his office and there was alot of pts. alot of elderly people not knowing what to do. I may be talking in circles, but I dont mean to be. I dont want all of you to think I WANT to take pills. I just feel so trapped. Like right now I am hurting so bad in my back lt buttocks and down my left leg. Pain is a 10 on scale 1-10.  The Norco when I first fell 1 or 2 aday was all I  needed but it is now where it takes 20-30 aday and I still have pain. I am going to have to stop . Please support

[IBKleen]

Precious--where did you go? We are waiting here to help you hun. So many of us live with pain daily and we understand what you are going through.

Listen to 10356...she has a great attitude and you can too...hope to see you back.

[10356]

Hi Precious.. I agree with the others.. the pain does mellow. I also understand living with pain.. surgery can not help your knee ? My Husband had a replacement and is doing very well with it.. I myself have pain and was taking the same amount of Norco as you.. I have 3 plates and 16 screws in my foot and like you I loved the outdoors.. camping the lake riding my bike gardening.. all this came to a screaming halt over 4 years ago.. I have found the pain of my addiction and the damage to myself and those around me was more then my physical pain.. acceptance of what I can no longer do was very difficult for me.. I had to change my attitude about my limitations. accept was very difficult..although I do not ride a bike and can no longer Hike.. I can do many things and do.. Life is so much better clean.. what we gain in strength and emotional well being is Phenomenal.. I wish you well.. lesa

[billwantsout]

i appreciate it i can see you are a big contributer to this site i hope you will be here as i come down .i am still learning how to navigate the site  

[IBKleen]

Never be jealous. Keep it up and you will be there. It is only a number. The fact that you are doing it is what counts.

[billwantsout]

hi  i also am in the same situation as you and wanting to quit i have done it before and remember how great i felt but ended up starting again and again but this time is the last .the first few days are the worst.im on day one of a taper and have to work all week im not looking forward to it but it will be better than just sitting around .i just found this website yesterday and im glad its here .i also suffer from severe neck pain  but ive noticed when i stop taking the meds the pain is barable .i think alot of it has to do with over doing it on the meds when you dont feel the pain as much .i have a friend at work that was worse than me and im pretty bad but hes been clean for about 130 days and im jealous of him and want to be where he is ..i see his whole life getting better everyday and soon i will be the same  hang in there.im lucky to be able to taper im sure the worst is still to come for me .i might have to give the meds to someone soon to make sure i stick with my plan .i cant stand the ups and downs anymore .

[IBKleen]

You are doing it fine now. Just stay within the post and ask your questions. You will find your answers right here. Keep it going....

[precious46]

sorry i dont no how to do this I thought I always just wrote something and send post. how does it work again sorry i am not good with computer and especially this kind of stuff all your help is appreciated.

[IBKleen]

Please stay in one post. It is hard to follow when you create new posts to ask and answer questions.

We are trying to help but I keep seeing new posts. If you are having trouble navigating the site, please let one of us know.

[IBKleen]

Do you want to find a new pain mngt doc or do you want to stop the meds altogether?