I had a car wreck in 1998. I broke C4-5, T7-8, my right clavicle, left hip, both big toes, 3 ribs and my skull. The only real pain I have now is my neck, back and hip. I also have back spasms 4-5 times per week. I have had lumbar epidurals, coddles, pain management, physical therapy and been on Vicodin. I am now on Vicodin and have been for years. I am only 37 years old. I have never had my liver tested. I have had 7 surgeries and need surgery on my back for Degenerative and herniated discs. I sometimes feel like I hoard my medication for fear of running out and then hurting badly. I, at one point, had to take 3 10mg Vicodin to help the pain at all. When this happens I deal with the pain (Except for taking Ibuprofen which doesn't help) for about a week and then i can go back to a normal dose. Does this mean I am addicted or just have a tolerance built up?
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I had a car wreck in 1998. I broke C4-5, T7-8, my right clavicle, left hip, both big toes, 3 ribs and my skull. The only real pain I have now is my neck, back and hip. I also have back spasms 4-5 times per week. I have had lumbar epidurals, coddles, pain management, physical therapy and been on Vicodin. I am now on Vicodin and have been for years. I am only 37 years old. I have never had my liver tested. I have had 7 surgeries and need surgery on my back for Degenerative and herniated discs. I sometimes feel like I hoard my medication for fear of running out and then hurting badly. I, at one point, had to take 3 10mg Vicodin to help the pain at all. When this happens I deal with the pain (Except for taking Ibuprofen which doesn't help) for about a week and then i can go back to a normal dose. Does this mean I am addicted or just have a tolerance built up?
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