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Final outcome regarding pain medication

and possibility of it causing more  pain? There has been so much discussion everyone  saying something different. Does anyone know if there was any scientific results showing proof one way or the other, and if it does cause pain, just how widespread and severe are we talking about? Also: Regarding the trap of being in constant pain but having to work, has anyone found the miracle way to get off pain medication while working? No way I can wean off, pain is too bad, I just cannot afford to hurt or feel worse.  Depression.......... My doctor has been hounding me to go to therapy, stating people with chronic pain do better with therapy, I have gone many years ago and it was waste of time and money and one therapist got me to do something, that  caused my daughter such  pain until  day she dies. (therapist talked me into writing a letter to bring the next week, she instructed me put my deepest feelings down that might part of depression, no one would see, but we'd discuss it. the next week, it would give her insight. I worked so hard on the letter, but she shrugged it off the next week, said it was just for my benefit. She was horrible, just kept looking at her watch and saying I reminded her of Liza Minneli the actress)  Well, I gave Therapy  another try, this one seemed to have experience, but within a half hour she decided my problem was drugs due to pain management, and even questioned what the Psychiatrist prescribed, saying she worked closely with him and didn't agree. she asked me what was more important, my drugs or getting better!!! OH MY GOSH, she caused the depression to worsen so badly, no words to even say.   She was so far off the mark it was disgusting, after talking more I think she realized I have legitimate physical pain and issues, but she undid about 5 years worth of work I'd done regarding  feeling guilty because of the  pain medicine, and feeling like a druggy. I finally had come to terms I wouldn't have a job or be  on my feet at all without it. So much for therapy, I cannot wait to see my doctor and to get his reaction, I am still appalled at her jump to conclusion. I am a well dressed working person, she had no reason to think I was a substance abuser. Sorry for getting off subject....... any input is welcome!!!   Gosh, I didn't mean to go into the therapy thing, apparently it is still bothering me something awful.
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Honestly, I think, in my own personal opinion, that pain medicine may end up making your pain worse, and it might not. Every person is totally different with different chemistry so while it may have helped one person, it might not help you. I also understand the need to be able to work and I can't do that in pain either, so we do what we have to do, ya know.

One thing that can be used to combat the tolerance issue to avoid having to increase your meds a lot is to completely switch to a different med altogether. I've known people who haven't needed an increase in over 10 years because they rotate their medications, so that is another option to consider. Now for the therapist. Do what you feel is right and listen to your heart. I can't believe how horrible that one was to you, its like why on earth did someone like that go in to that profession in the first place, makes me sick! If you ever want to talk privately, feel free to message me anytime. Good luck and god bless.
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From personal experience I can only tell you this and hope it helps.  
a Month ago I found that even my major amount of medicine was no longer keeping me out of pain.  I needed more Oxy even at night on top of my time release.  Long story short I got so sick of it I decided I was DONE!  I started a taper plan 20 days ago.  I started with dropping all my meds in half other than my Oxy's.  The first week was hard because of that.  Then saw my doctor and she set me up a taper plan.  I drop just a half an Oxycodone a week.  That's it!  I do not have w/d symptoms.  Here is the best part - My pain is half what it use to be.  It seems like the less I take the less pain.  My doctor said after prolonged use of these drugs your brain will actually make you feel deep pain just to get more of the drug.  It is so true!!!!!  I feel clear headed for the first time in 6 years.  I am starting to remember things that I never knew before I was forgetting.  I am happy actually happy.  Each week I get a bit scared to taper again but mostly excited for my body and brain to feel "better".  Give it a try!  What do you have to loose?  It hasn't caused me more pain on the job and I have three little kids so all I do is GO GO GO.  
Yesterday I went grocery shopping and had a HEAPING cart full.  Any time I do that I can expect to be down for 1-2 days with back pain.  No pain at all yesterday.  It is crazy!  I never would have believed it but when you are ready I am here to help you all the way ;-)
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