How long will this last...?

[Mana10]

I have 2 herniated discs in my lower lumbar spine. I was perscribed 7.5mgs of percocet, then upped to 10mgs, referred to Pain Management and ultimately upped to 15mg Roxi's.  I can get by with taking 3-4 percs on a GOOD day (manageable pain) to 6-10 percs on a BAD day (usually when the weathers bad or working really hard that day - I clean houses).  I never used to have a problem going without them for YEARS it didn't effect me, I thought I was unbeatable, untouchable.  Until now.  I don't get MAJOR withdrawl symptoms - I get the chills/minor sweatting in addition to, of course, the chronic unbearable back pain.  No headaches, no vomitting, no runs, nothing like that - I have Restoril to help me sleep.  I have another script of the roxicet comming soon. I'm afraid to tell my new Pain Management dr what's going on for fear that they won't help my pain at all. I've tried Tramadol - doesn't really work, and I'm not lookin for that "high"  i truly am lookin to be able to function like a normal 27 year old and be comfortable!!! Help...what do I do here? And how long will these chills last - it's making me wanna crawl right outta my skin!!!

[dominosarah]

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Pain-Management/show/53

I forgot this in my last post!!

[dominosarah]

I would be real honest with your doctor about what is going on.  There may be other alternatives that he could help you with.  We also have a pain manangement forum here and they may have some ideas for you too.

The chills and creepy crawly feeling usually lasts for a few days.  Hot baths can help with this.  Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids.  Gatorade is helpful if you like that.     sara

[shiningstar500]

I would talk to your doctor to see what else you could take that would help with the pain. There may be a non narcotic that you could take to help. Good luck to you and I wish you the best.