Back Pain

[PromisedLand]

So, I went to the doctor yesterday due to my recurrent back pain (which got me on vicodin to begin with you may or may not recall)..I'd gone to the ER 2 weeks ago and they gave me ultram and skelaksan (sp?)..which helped some, but yesterday turned out to be a particularly painful day to where I was feeling pain down my right leg and across my lower back..The doctor (knowing my history) did not give me opiates, but instead more ultram (which I took no more than 2 per day previously and instead of skelaksan he wanted to go stronger, so he gave me Soma (I know I've read negative things about it here) and prednizone.

Well, I took 2 of the ultram (tramadol) last night and  1 of the soma (both per prescription) and I felt fine until I stood
up and my legs felt like rubber bands and I had a heck of a time walking straight, and by about 9PM I was ready to sleep..but didn't..at 1130 or so, I was still feeling pretty woozy..

This afternoon I dropped down to 1 ultram and Soma and still felt a little wobbly.  I worked from home today which made it easy (glad I didn't have to drive anyhere) until I decided to move my laptop, mouse and related wires and plugs, and cell phone from the living room to the family room all while I was on a conference call, normally an easy task..not today..I got to the kitchen, the dog was lying on the floor, normally I can step over him..not today.I lifted
one foot, lost my footing and down I went, twisting my knee, hurting my wrist a bit and rather embarrassed that I missed some of the call (which was boring anyway)..and the dog enjoyed it as he came up to check me out, licking me and wanting to play.

I don't know that I can take these things every day like I"m supposed to and function..maybe all that wears off in time?  I"m certainly not going to drive on the Soma,anyway..

Next week I have a CAT scan on the back...they wanted to do an MRI until they remembered I have a pacemaker and they were concerned the MRI would suck the pacemaker right outta my chest..not the desired outcome of the procedure.

Jim

[confused456]

I sure hope things get better for you. Sorry things are so rough for you right now.

[worried878]

Good luck to u...u sound like u r being responsible with ur meds...all we can do is the best we can...hope it eases up some soon..keep posting

[GoingToMakeIt]

Jim, you are having such a rough time. I'm sorry this is happening to you. It amy be interesting to note that on the Ultram site they say to avoid use if the patient has had opiate addiction. Take care of that pain. I can so relate to this. Even the stepping over the dog part.