It's pretty easy for people to talk about how others should not be taking Vicodin.. I am in so much pain in the morning I can't function. I lose sleep at night as well.. I have (had) ruptured discs and degen discs.. I know the Vicodin isn't good for me but i'm seriously doing other things to make myself better. I just saw my spinal doctor a few days ago and he said there is nothing he can do and I will simply be in pain. He didn't want to give me anything but a low dose of some anti-depressant.. Now, I can appreciate a doctor not wanting to prescribe pain meds but it's a lot easier for those to take that position that are not expreriencing the pain some of us are in.. And yes, it sucks that so many abuse it an make it harder for those of us that need it.. I have had internal bleeding and cannot take NSAID's .. This puts me in an especially difficult position.. I would drop Vicodins in a day if I didn't need them for pain. I'm certain of it.. I may be physically addicted but i'm certainly not mentally addicted..
I came here because I am very concerned about the long term effects. I take 4-5 500's a day and very rarely drink alcohol. Probably less than 5 times/year. . Prior to my back pain i've never taken a pain killer before in my life and never desire to. I agree totally with those on here that caution others about passing judgement. My blood pressure is up because of the pain as well.. I'd never had high blood pressure before this.. I've spent dozens of hours researching this chronic back pain can see it's quite like the "hair regrowth" or "diet" markets that offer hundreds of solutions, none of which actually work!
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It's pretty easy for people to talk about how others should not be taking Vicodin.. I am in so much pain in the morning I can't function. I lose sleep at night as well.. I have (had) ruptured discs and degen discs.. I know the Vicodin isn't good for me but i'm seriously doing other things to make myself better. I just saw my spinal doctor a few days ago and he said there is nothing he can do and I will simply be in pain. He didn't want to give me anything but a low dose of some anti-depressant.. Now, I can appreciate a doctor not wanting to prescribe pain meds but it's a lot easier for those to take that position that are not expreriencing the pain some of us are in.. And yes, it sucks that so many abuse it an make it harder for those of us that need it.. I have had internal bleeding and cannot take NSAID's .. This puts me in an especially difficult position.. I would drop Vicodins in a day if I didn't need them for pain. I'm certain of it.. I may be physically addicted but i'm certainly not mentally addicted..
October 14, 2011 - 7:26amI came here because I am very concerned about the long term effects. I take 4-5 500's a day and very rarely drink alcohol. Probably less than 5 times/year. . Prior to my back pain i've never taken a pain killer before in my life and never desire to. I agree totally with those on here that caution others about passing judgement. My blood pressure is up because of the pain as well.. I'd never had high blood pressure before this.. I've spent dozens of hours researching this chronic back pain can see it's quite like the "hair regrowth" or "diet" markets that offer hundreds of solutions, none of which actually work!
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