day 12

[charliej41]

Been thinking about getting some pain pill this is hard. I hurt all the time see in 08 I was puting on a roof on a apartment complex I rolling out tar paper and I back right of the roof. Fell 40 feet I did land on my feet  doc said that was a good think better then landing on my head well it busted me up broke my back they put steel all way around it shater booth legs got steel run down them got no heel in my left foot they shot 2 srws that I walk on and broke my hip it got a steel plate too I was in a wheel chair for almost a year but I walking now I kinda hoble around. So it not hard for me to get pain pills I go any doc with my xray and they ask me what I need I am an addict that's why I tryin to stay off they but now with 12 days of no pain pills I hurt all the time I went see my p.c.p. doc Thursday and she give me neurontin it non noc but all it do is make my tired not helping with the pain when I started this I tell my self I just have to deal with the pain but is this any kind of life I can hardly move I went store yesterday in 10 mins I was done walking I had come home I don't whant to to take no pain pills. I told the doc I was an addict he just said he change my to a pach  but that still the same thing. I change when I taking pain pill all I think about my next pill. So that's it I sit here hurting all day I have a hard time

[LostNoMore]

Charlie, I feel for you my man. That's rough.  I think Lulu had some real helpful advise. I think she knows what she's talking about. There are alternatives to Narcotics for severe pain. I just want to say how much I admire your strength.. Keep posting and hang in there.

[lulu747]

Charlie...
Wow.  You've been through an awful lot and I commend you for 12 days.  I know how difficult it is...
I was on opiates for many years for chronic illness and pain.  It took a long time and a lot of trial and error to manage my pain in a holistic way.  Yoga and meditation, along with a strict diet and vitamin regime, infrared saunas, massage therapy and lots of heat are how I deal.  My pain levels diminish every day that I am off the drugs.  At first I experienced intense rebound pain...This is normal as the brain adjusts.  Biofeedback therapy is supposed to be extremely effective and I'm on a wait list.  Good medical support helps..A doctor who will listen and offer alternatives as opposed to just pulling out the script.  It can take time and patience to find one who is a good fit.  

Know that you deserve to have the best quality of life possible.  Also know that you are supported here.  If you want to message me personally, I would be happy to share my experience further.

Sending you wishes for relief and support...
Lu

[zoea]

Hiya. My drug was through choice and i can't imagine the pain u r in. Is there any way of making it better without pills.
Im sorry for u. But if the pills r controlling u. U have to stay away.

I will look into other ways to help with pain for u.
Be strong x
Zoe

[MikeInFrance]

First off congrats on going 12 days! I can't imagine to know what that kind of pain may be like.  I just wanted to come on and say that i support you in your struggle and ibpray that you can find a way to deal with the pain without narcotics. by see a doc and explain everything just like you did here and see what options are available. And keep posting cuz there are so many here with similar issues