The worst has happened..

[missmomma0062]

Really the worst has happened and Im not sure how to go about this..
Tonight at work I walked into the restroom, well apparently our new carry out who cleans doesn't know the meaning of the wet floor sign.. I opened the door, went to reach for the light and slipped, cracked my back on the sink and my *** on the floor..
Just got home from the hostpial, no narcotic pain meds were given to me upon request but the news from the MRI and CT scan have came back and I have now ruptured the disc between my l5 and s1 to the full extent.. along with a cracked tail bone... Because I go to the doctor tomorrow I was able to come home, they have me percs to take till tomorrow but Ive flushed them.
Ive caused some pretty bad damage.. Its very very painful.. whats my option now? I know my doctor will not only want me on pain meds, she'll want to increase them..
were do I go now? Please guys I need you! What can I do??  

[OpenMind24hours]

Good that you are doing something for the pain. That's what they are for! Good that you have someone controlling them for you. I'd need the same exact method. I have a friend in NA who, for years, has been on a morphine pump with controlled dosage. I was attending NA while still on my pain pills for my back. He told me at a meeting "just because we're clean, doesn't mean we're supposed to writhe around in pain". Glad you're getting right in to see your doctor. You'll be okay through this. Keep with us on here. -Robert

PS: Google "NA More will be Revealed" click the very first hit (sobermusicians) and read starting at the 8th paragraph. It made me feel much better about being on them.

[jifmoc]

Hi, this has been said, but last time I was in NA, a girl who I was very close w/ got the WORST strep throat ever, and one time the speaker had just come off of a disc operation. They both did the same thing: gave their pills to their sponsor and literally had their sponsor come over and give only the appropriate amt.  This very issue has been discussed in NA. It happens!

Also, I am AMAZED that you FLUSHED your pills. BE PROUD. No way in hell would I be able to do that (at this point) and I'm sure many many people would not have. Amazing!!!

[VICourageous]

Oh Girl I just want to say I do feel for you..They said it all above. Also maybe a anti-inflammatory patch..or a light weight pain patch..I know they have many different patches out there..If and only in the Future you do need something then do get the shots..My Hub is badly disabled in his back and gets the Shots. OK do not beat yourself up about it because pain causes one of the worst depressions..Just have them handed to you! Heck any of us can be in the same boat in the Future..My Prays go out to you!!!

[limodan73]

Hi. I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I had the same type of injury on 3/6. I went down from Ice(I work at a 700 acre facility) and landed on a concrete step, on my lower back/right buttock. My L5-S1 disc ruptured and decicated. My L5 has a hairline crack and the right facet is mushroomed. And the L3-L4 disc herniated. So I completely understand. Especially if your sciatic is damaged, like mine. But, the pain CAN be managed without narcotics.  If you can use ice( I can't do to the sciatica.) Do so, and switch from Ice to heat. Request from you're doctor Lidoderm Patches, they are a transdermal lidocaine patch that works well for this type of pain. It's not immediate, takes about an hour, but heat helps it kick in. Just listen to you're doc. There are limits on how long you can keep it on. And rotate from Ibuprofen and Tylenol. Unfortunately, you're gonna dealing with this for some time. And if you start down the narc rabbit hole, it will only get worse.  I hope you have someone you can openly talk to about your situation. Because.... the mental side of this type of injury and pain. Can be overwhelming. Get into Physical therapy ASAP.  And Don't hold back when you're there. The PT can be a godsend. Hope I helped. If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me. Stay strong mentally and spiritually. And you CAN get through this.
Dan

[missmomma0062]

well guys just got home from the hospital, Made it to the doctors at 330, my blood preasure was 145/95, she sent me straight the hosptial to get my BP down and get more test ran.. They Iv'd me and medicated me, It seems that this has went from bad to worse. My tail bone, well a part of it is crushed just like powder and she doesn't think my disc will return to normal with ice and down time, it is now got a nerve "crunched" in it.  Monday I will know what day I will be going onto surgery. The medication knocked me down, I don;t remember a whole lot but I plan on having my husband explain it to me tomorrow. The pain was worse then child birth, and the pain medcation is not really effecting me, all though The same amount I took two weeks ago would probably make me vomit now.. lol..
I no longer feel like I failed, I seen the damage and theres no way in hell I could live on tylonal...Please don't give up on me!!

[clean_in_ks]

Thanks for the update and for taking care of yourself.  NOBODY will EVER give up on you.  Just do what you need to do; have your pain meds doled out as suggested above and please keep us in the loop.  We love ya and we care~