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Help Please! Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia?
I am off of Norco 10 for 21 days now. The pain is very bad. I have to lie down for pain to be tolerable. Taking aspirins, sometimes tylenol. I only went to one sale and the pain was unbearable and had to leave. I am very much wondering if this is the norm for me, or if it is still opioid induced Hyperalgesia? I took the pills for about 13 years. I am so hoping this is not the norm and eventually, the pain will get better. Anyone, who has any information would be greatly appreciated. I have searched the net and seems they don't seem to know how long it last or if the pain will ever subside. They only say to take other medications. I can't find an answer... I don't know what to do..
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The doctor already knows.. Isn't too bright either, very sorry to say, but just the facts.. He only sends me to pain therapy, which was no help. To a back surgeon who offered no solutions. So, I am on my own.. I don't know what to do. I don't intend on staying in bed the rest of my life.
Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so what I wanted to hear. I've been searching everywhere on the internet all day.. Thank you.. so very much!! So, just patience to get out of this nightmare... I know it will end someday.. My doctor didn't even know that! But, you did... So, possibly months and the pain will get better!!! Yes, that is exactly what I needed to hear.. Thank you so very much ariley!
Sorry addressed my comment to Sonrissa. It was meant for you. I know how you feel about having a bad doctor. That's part of the reason I'm in this situation myself. I tried for a long time to use other pain therapies. I finally gave up and started using. But don't give up on the doctor thing. Everyone is right.......Seek a different doctor. There are some good ones out there.
Oh could you explain exactly what you mean when you say Narcos. Is that a general term for narcodics or a specific med.
You're welcome! I know it's hard to be patient when you're in pain. We all want to feel better right now! As addicts we really have to learn patience. We have been so used to instant gratification. You'll get there. Just whatever you do, don't give up!
@Wendall...norco is a type of prescription narcotic pain medicine. Most people in this substance abuse forum have issues with prescription narcotics. So you will often here terms such as norco, percs for Percocet, etc here.
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"If you are no longer taking opiate painkillers after taking them addictively, it is normal to feel depressed, anxious and more sensitive to pain. These are not only common symptoms of opiate withdrawal, but also a natural byproduct of the reduced levels of neurotransmitters, including endorphins, in your brain, caused by taking opiates repeatedly. Fortunately, natural substances and healthy activities can boost your level of endorphins and elevate your mood."
This comes from a short article called "Natural Ways to Replenish the Pain Receptors Lost From Opiate Addiction". I didn't realize our bodies produce at least 20 different endorphins. Here's the article if you wanna read it:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5919457_natural-receptors-lost-opiate-addiction.html
You said in one of your earlier posts that you had been taking opiates since 1991....so please give yourself more than 3-4 weeks to realize some healing and stabilization. I know how HARD it is to hurt....I am in chronic pain myself.....but it WILL get better Sue!