Day 16

[Blackwolfsgirl]

Wrll, today is the start of day 16 for me. I am feeling better, but my pain on some days is unberable. I dont know what to do. I take ibuprofen and it works most days, but like today I have taken ibuprofen, laid on my heating pad, and put icy hot on my back and I am still having immense pain. These are the days I really kick myself in the *** for becoming addicted to pain meds. I could really use one today for actual pain. The physical and mental part of this I can deal with. Its the pain that gets me. I dont know what to do. This is the forst time in 12 years that I have NOT been able to take something for my pain.

[Blackwolfsgirl]

Thank you. I appreciate your help. Yesterday was a freak out day for me. My rent is due and I have no money or job, and was really stressed. My mind was playing tricks on me and I think causing pain to give me a "reason" to use. But I didnt. I decided to invite some friends over for a wii  party to relax and unwind. It worked great. Sadly, I didnt sleep well because my mind kept messing with me. Thank you again.

[Bkitty]

Hi there! Congrats on day 16! Thats HUGE! Im sorry you are in pain. Like kme mentioned above there are stronger non narcotic pain meds that can be prescribed. I actually saw the doctor yesterday for some female issues and she prescribed me Capo-phren. Its a prescription ibruprofen and old skool drug but O.M.G it worked soooo good for me. I felt great and its non narcotic non addictive. Id take huge amounts of ibruprofen and still have cramps/pain but this really helped. Maybe call your MD? I hope you feel better soon and remember in the beginning pain is always a little worse because our pain receptors are readjusting. Hang in there ((hugs))~Bkitty

[Dixiechick72]

Yup I agree!!! Do ur research. Toradol is really good do not do tramadol. It is very habit forming.  Try and look at the Thomas recipe stuff for the vitamins that help ease pain. Good luck and congrats on 16 days!!!!  

[kme17]

There are other pain meds that are non norcotic non addictive and stronger then otc. I would talk to your doctor. And if u do get something the doc says is non addictive i would research it on the internet and make sure people arent really becoming addicted to it... I.E. tramadol/ultram doctors all over are saying and believeibg its not addictive but we clearly learned from this websitee it actually is! Goos luck and congrats on 16 thats awesome!