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!
Oh could you explain exactly what you mean when you say Narcos. Is that a general term for narcodics or a specific med.
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.
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!
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.
Hey SuzyQ. Everyone is different, so I can only share my personal experience. I am at 6 months clean today, and I still have pain. That is to be expected though because I have a pretty serious back injury with nerve damage. I can tell you the pain is a lot better than it was on the pills. It did take me awhile to get to this point, and I still have the occasional bad day or 2. I had to give it a month, month and a half to see real improvement. Then it seemed to get a little better every week or two. I still have some pretty rough days, but it has improved. I had to really push myself through the pain to be active. The less active you are, the more pain you are going to have in the long run. I know, I know, it hurts too bad to be active. I promise that if you push yourself, even for a short 30 minute (or two 15 min.) walk a day, you will feel better a whole lot quicker. Hang in there and try to remember that we didn't get to this point overnight. 13 years is a long time to be on opiates. It's going to take your body and mind time to heal. Try to be patient and have faith that things will get better. Keep up all of your hard work, you are doing great!
"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!