I didn't want to take over her thread so I thought I would start one just for you:-0)
Janet,
If someone is envious that you can take meds and they can't them they have the problem not you. I must say though every pain pill addict started out thinking they could control it to. Only to find out that months/years later that they were addicted.
You post on an addiction board on the pain pill site almost everyday. If you can't share your story with us in fear of what someone will say then that is just sad. You need support like everyone else. You never know who you may help by sharing your story.
Believe me I am not jealous that your able to take pain meds and I am not. I am a grown woman. When I 1st quit smoking I wanted to smack all the smoker's I walked bye. Now I just feel bad that they feel they need to smoke everyday to function. In your case you need them for pain, which is different.
Like I said if you feel like sharing your story start a new thread. It would be interesting to see all the advice you get. You may hear something you need to hear. If not, then that's okay to. Just be careful.
Rae
Thanks Rae.
Well, everyone knows that I have neck problems. I have a bone spur on C3 & 4, it had grown together and now it has a crack in between it. I also have some herniation and severe arthritis in my neck. The dr has given me 3 weeks of steroid injections in my neck hoping that it would help, but it didn't. He prescribed Ultram ER 300 mg. It is new and an extended release drug, I take one a day when I need it. My worst side effect with any pain med is terrible sweating, not bad enough I have hot flashes anyway, but this makes it worse.
So now I've come clean with everyone. Believe me, I wish I didn't need pain meds, your stories here have made me very cautious about taking them. I don't want to end up addicted to them. I admire all of you who have gone through terrible w/d to come out on the other side, those that make their brand of recovery a daily way of life.
Well, everyone knows that I have neck problems. I have a bone spur on C3 & 4, it had grown together and now it has a crack in between it. I also have some herniation and severe arthritis in my neck. The dr has given me 3 weeks of steroid injections in my neck hoping that it would help, but it didn't. He prescribed Ultram ER 300 mg. It is new and an extended release drug, I take one a day when I need it. My worst side effect with any pain med is terrible sweating, not bad enough I have hot flashes anyway, but this makes it worse.
So now I've come clean with everyone. Believe me, I wish I didn't need pain meds, your stories here have made me very cautious about taking them. I don't want to end up addicted to them. I admire all of you who have gone through terrible w/d to come out on the other side, those that make their brand of recovery a daily way of life.
I am happy you decided to share your story here.
I have taken Ultram before and it is much like a vicodin to me. As a matter of fact I think Ultram lasts longer and stays in your system longer than a vicodin. I could take one Ultram and it would help my pain for the entire day with vicodin I would have to take it every 4 hours.
People say it is not addicting they are lying. Doctor's write it like candy which makes me sick. The withdrawl is brutal. Believe me. Especially those that are taking it in high doses.
Mixing Ultram with a lot of different things can be very dangerous. If you are taking an anti-depressant PLEASE ask your doctor to switch you to something other than Ultram. Ultram mixed with anti-depressant can and does cause seizure's.. Taking more than 400 mgs of Ultram a day can cause a seizure also.
If your not taking an anti-depressant then I would I would suggest calling your doctor. Ultram comes in 37.5 mgs, 50 mgs, 100 mgs and so on. If I were you I would ask your doctor to change your script to a much lower dose. 300 mgs is a lot. If you've only been on it less than a month I would consider changing it. Especially since you don't take them everyday.
If you take a 300 mgs Ultram at 8 am it will probably still be in your system working at 8 am the next morning. That is why most people that withdrawl from Ultram don't start with the symptoms of withdrawl until 48 hours later. Ultram is a stronger medication than some may think. The insert says " Don't take longer than 5 days. They say that for a reason.
There is no need to suffer in pain Janet but you do need to be careful.
I have taken Ultram before and it is much like a vicodin to me. As a matter of fact I think Ultram lasts longer and stays in your system longer than a vicodin. I could take one Ultram and it would help my pain for the entire day with vicodin I would have to take it every 4 hours.
People say it is not addicting they are lying. Doctor's write it like candy which makes me sick. The withdrawl is brutal. Believe me. Especially those that are taking it in high doses.
Mixing Ultram with a lot of different things can be very dangerous. If you are taking an anti-depressant PLEASE ask your doctor to switch you to something other than Ultram. Ultram mixed with anti-depressant can and does cause seizure's.. Taking more than 400 mgs of Ultram a day can cause a seizure also.
If your not taking an anti-depressant then I would I would suggest calling your doctor. Ultram comes in 37.5 mgs, 50 mgs, 100 mgs and so on. If I were you I would ask your doctor to change your script to a much lower dose. 300 mgs is a lot. If you've only been on it less than a month I would consider changing it. Especially since you don't take them everyday.
If you take a 300 mgs Ultram at 8 am it will probably still be in your system working at 8 am the next morning. That is why most people that withdrawl from Ultram don't start with the symptoms of withdrawl until 48 hours later. Ultram is a stronger medication than some may think. The insert says " Don't take longer than 5 days. They say that for a reason.
There is no need to suffer in pain Janet but you do need to be careful.
I agree with everything you have said Rae. Ultram is over prescribed nowadays. I have an appt with the dr on the 28th so I will definately be asking alot of questions.
I hate to post and run, but it's time for me to get ready for my new job. I hope everyone has a great day!
I hate to post and run, but it's time for me to get ready for my new job. I hope everyone has a great day!
Good luck on the new job.
Have a good day.
Rae
Have a good day.
Rae
I'm so glad that you are afriad Janet. You are an addict. Doesn't matter what our DOC is, it's all addiction. Even alcoholism is addiction. Alcohol is a drug. So yes, be very afraid and very careful, cross addiction is more rampant than we think.
Good luck on your new job.
Cowgirl
Good luck on your new job.
Cowgirl
Janet...
Thank you for sharing...I never liked Ultram so I cannot share on that but I want to share my feelings when I read your post....to me, addiction is addiction and just because your DOC was coke doesn't mean you're not like me, we are addicts and are together in the journey of recovery...You have inspired me and words you share here have been things I have needed to hear so please, do not hold back because your doc isn't painpills, okay? There are times when I feel a little different or not a part of because I am also an alcoholic and there are people here that do drink and can drink without a problem and it's also none of my business......I see you taking action, trying to do everything possible for your neck/back and you have the tools in your toolbox....be aware, vigilant and accountable, remember to share how your feeling and talk to people, don't isolate as that isn't good for us addicts......I love you Janet and thank you for always taking the time for our "Today's Thought"....I look for it every morning...
I hope you had a great day at your new job....let us know how it goes at the doctor's and remember, when we share and talk, it is a freeing feeling....
Have a great evening!
(((hugs))))
Stacey
Thank you for sharing...I never liked Ultram so I cannot share on that but I want to share my feelings when I read your post....to me, addiction is addiction and just because your DOC was coke doesn't mean you're not like me, we are addicts and are together in the journey of recovery...You have inspired me and words you share here have been things I have needed to hear so please, do not hold back because your doc isn't painpills, okay? There are times when I feel a little different or not a part of because I am also an alcoholic and there are people here that do drink and can drink without a problem and it's also none of my business......I see you taking action, trying to do everything possible for your neck/back and you have the tools in your toolbox....be aware, vigilant and accountable, remember to share how your feeling and talk to people, don't isolate as that isn't good for us addicts......I love you Janet and thank you for always taking the time for our "Today's Thought"....I look for it every morning...
I hope you had a great day at your new job....let us know how it goes at the doctor's and remember, when we share and talk, it is a freeing feeling....
Have a great evening!
(((hugs))))
Stacey
Janet I do not understand your choice of words " you came clean" ?
Janet I have a boatload of pain. Its gotten worse as I get older. I decided to go back on suboxone during a major flair. The suboxone Isa an opiate but it helps a bit with the pain. Does not affect my breathing at all. Or I would not take it. I was on 8 mg but now I take just 2mg to prevent any w/d. I will eventually wean off it come spring time.
I have access to any drug. I dont know why but none of the opiates work. They make the pain worse or heck I would take anything.
Why would you feel like your doing something wrong? If you can take the Ultram
. You do whatever it takes to stay in the least amount of pain. Cortisone shots? Geez glad there over.
They suck. Janet I had some of them into my knee as I want to keep playing golf. The needle? it burns WOW but man the pain goes away for awhile.
But it always came back and worse. Probably affected my back hips who knows.
PAIN SUCKS
You feel good. I am glad you are feeling better.
Congrats on the part time job.
Jeff
Janet I have a boatload of pain. Its gotten worse as I get older. I decided to go back on suboxone during a major flair. The suboxone Isa an opiate but it helps a bit with the pain. Does not affect my breathing at all. Or I would not take it. I was on 8 mg but now I take just 2mg to prevent any w/d. I will eventually wean off it come spring time.
I have access to any drug. I dont know why but none of the opiates work. They make the pain worse or heck I would take anything.
Why would you feel like your doing something wrong? If you can take the Ultram
. You do whatever it takes to stay in the least amount of pain. Cortisone shots? Geez glad there over.
They suck. Janet I had some of them into my knee as I want to keep playing golf. The needle? it burns WOW but man the pain goes away for awhile.
But it always came back and worse. Probably affected my back hips who knows.
PAIN SUCKS
You feel good. I am glad you are feeling better.
Congrats on the part time job.
Jeff
Thanks to y'all for the input.
Guess my part time job will be more part time than I thought...she is waiting on business to pick up a bit, but when her mom doesn't want to work I will. It's a very easy job, I put some more of my clothes out while I was there and vacuumed a bit at the end of the day. I made one sale...she sells clothes, furniture and knick knacks...the rest of the time I sat and watched my soaps...such a rough day...lol
I went out and bought Christmas dinner with the money I earned today and I had also made $20 on clothes that sold...bought and paid for, including the pumpkin pie....it felt good to help my husband out on this.
Jeff, I know about those stinkin shots...the last one lasted about 3 days...I just can't win with those things.
Guess my part time job will be more part time than I thought...she is waiting on business to pick up a bit, but when her mom doesn't want to work I will. It's a very easy job, I put some more of my clothes out while I was there and vacuumed a bit at the end of the day. I made one sale...she sells clothes, furniture and knick knacks...the rest of the time I sat and watched my soaps...such a rough day...lol
I went out and bought Christmas dinner with the money I earned today and I had also made $20 on clothes that sold...bought and paid for, including the pumpkin pie....it felt good to help my husband out on this.
Jeff, I know about those stinkin shots...the last one lasted about 3 days...I just can't win with those things.
Janet I know prednisone in pill form has some rough side effects. But maybe with the ultram and small doses of prednisone every other day?
Talk to your doctor. If I was you and prednisone can help you? take it. Your not going to end up like me. You need to be on it for decades and taking high doses in puberty.
Think you passed puberty? Janet You can lose weight on prednisone I did it. It just takes discipline.
Anyway I just hope you find a way to keep the pain at a tolerable level.
Feel good
Jeff
Talk to your doctor. If I was you and prednisone can help you? take it. Your not going to end up like me. You need to be on it for decades and taking high doses in puberty.
Think you passed puberty? Janet You can lose weight on prednisone I did it. It just takes discipline.
Anyway I just hope you find a way to keep the pain at a tolerable level.
Feel good
Jeff
Jeff, I HATE steroids...I get uncontrollably starving hungry on the dang stuff...last Friday I went and got groceries...I was soooo hungry when I got out of there I went and got a big whopper combo and it took me all of 5 minutes to eat it...I have never eaten anything more than a jr....as I was driving home after...I thought of driving through another fat factory...prednisone makes me eat too....after quitting smoking I am really trying to keep my compulsive eating to a minimum....
Janet nobody hates steroids more than I. But guess what after 31 yrs? I realize I would have died 31 yrs ago without them. Over the years you get used to the side effects.
They are awful .But when you wake up Like i did stopped blaming anger projecting I just got back into my fight mode.
I fight all the side effects. Janet at age 12 I played every sport was a rock at 4'11
by 15 I was 5'1 198 pounds and tried to eat myself into a grave.
major depression untreated and my SELF MEDICATING STARTED.
Its been a roller coaster or Jackie Gleason wardrobe. But I finally took control recently. Its hard to control your weight but you can.
I have to take some prednisone as my adrenal glands are shut down. You need steroids to live.
But one day when I know longer have to work or cant work anymore well there are new drugs out and i will attempt again to get off the SHEET until then? I deal with it one day at a time.
Janet only you know whats best for you.
Jeff
They are awful .But when you wake up Like i did stopped blaming anger projecting I just got back into my fight mode.
I fight all the side effects. Janet at age 12 I played every sport was a rock at 4'11
by 15 I was 5'1 198 pounds and tried to eat myself into a grave.
major depression untreated and my SELF MEDICATING STARTED.
Its been a roller coaster or Jackie Gleason wardrobe. But I finally took control recently. Its hard to control your weight but you can.
I have to take some prednisone as my adrenal glands are shut down. You need steroids to live.
But one day when I know longer have to work or cant work anymore well there are new drugs out and i will attempt again to get off the SHEET until then? I deal with it one day at a time.
Janet only you know whats best for you.
Jeff
