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Over doing the painkillers

To cut a very long story short. I had a really bad twenty four hours. On co-dydramol 500g of which i'm allowed 8 per day. I took 2 at 3am, 2 at 7am, 2 at 1.30 pm and 2 at 4.30pm. Spent an uncomfortable and cold night locked in police cell (innocent and released) I then had to walk 4 miles home. Didn't sleep to well and cannot sleep now. Pain extreme in left hip. Question- is it safe to take more pills later this evening
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1379176 tn?1279037333
So sorry to hear that. I hope it passes, or eases, for you ASAP mate. Take care x
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Just woken up and I can't move. Didn't take anymore pills last night. Paying the price today. Thanks for your support
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1379176 tn?1279037333
It's horrible when they just dont even take the edge off :( i really hope you feel better soon. Easier said than done, but yes, relax, barry manilow, great stuff ;)
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Thanks for the advice. I try not to take too many pills. Only taking them when pain is unbearable, like today. They haven't touched the pain.
I don't sleep very well anyway, might have to watch a Barry Manilow vid (good suggestion from yourself) I feel that I am over tired now. Tried to sleep earier but just ended up lying there with my eyes shut. Lets hope things are better tomorrow.
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1379176 tn?1279037333
Hey dude, they are what i take when i am suffering. my personal opinion is to try many other ways of sleeping and trying to relax after this terrible ordeal you have had. obviously if the pain is too much then double and triple check how much you can have within 24hrs, however, in my personal experience, they are very very easy to become dependant on- they are addictive (though i have been strong and noticed this feature) and i found that after having no choice but to rely on them for pain relief, once the pain has eased or gone i find i can not sleep because the drowsiness of the pills is not in my system. if u can go without, then please do :) put your favourite film on, have a cup of tea, try to relax best way u can mate x
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