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[BiGbOi]

I have a couple question's. I used to IV morphine daily for about a year and a half i finally stopped for about a year. I have recently been diagnosed with sever chronic back pain and it's pinching nerve's toi my left leg so its numb. My problem is i get prescribed perc's but i eat them so damn fast it's not funny then i am in hell for a week till i can get more.

I know that i am severely addicted and my question is do you guy's think methadone program would be a viable soulution. Like would it help with all the craving's and me going through my script so fast and also help with my back pain. I have tried to not take the perc's so fast but if they are their i will take them . I have alot of people in my family who are addicted to opiate's my father is on the methadone program and i know addiction can run in the family. For that year when i stopped doing morphine i just used other drug's to substitute cocaine alchol excetera. I just see myself getting worse and worse and am getting a little scared that i am gonna end up doing something real dumb. I have tried rehab with no result's at all just wanted some feedback from some people with a simialiar experience. any help would be great thx.

[candy]

Methadone Maintenance is not an option for pain control. While it may be an option for your addiction, I doubt your going to get good relief in terms of pain control while on Methadone. And once your on Methadone, pain control can be an issue. Because Methadone has such a long half-life, it can be difficult to find good pain control with other opiates. I am not sure where you live, but in most methadone clinics, they don't generally deal with other medical issues, such as pain and most likely will not medicate with other opiates. Just trying to give you the facts. If you have an understanding doctor, you may want to discuss these issues. But being on Methadone may not necessarily be the answer your looking for and Methadone can be tougher to get off, especially for those who go "cold turkey", or want to come off fairly quick.Maybe do a bit more research on pain management or get some feedback from those here with chronic pain before you decide to make that jump to Methadone maintenance.

[HandMeSomeOpiates]

I know the feeling bro... I go through 100 Norco 10's in about 10-12 days and gotta find ways to stay fixed. It definatley sux. Gosh, I wish I could get out of this hole sometimes. Good thing Tramadol is easy to get for me....

[Curio]

I know the feeling bro... I go through 100 Norco 10's in about 10-12 days and gotta find ways to stay fixed. It definatley sux. Gosh, I wish I could get out of this hole sometimes. Good thing Tramadol is easy to get for me....

they've just got to start opening the bupe and meth places to the chronic pain sufferers...I'm certain the only people getting OC, for the most part, are the people who should NOT be getting them, it seems...And pain sufferers are not getting ANY long acting pain control meds...just the roller coaster ride...There are people staying with doctors because they KNOW you are treated like a leper now...I tried to switch after mine violated HIPAA, suddenly called me an addict when I had been on OC for a year, working at the fire dept full time the whole way through...and tapered me from 80 tid with 5mg Oxy IRs max 5 day...down to 20mgbid with 5mg vicodins max 4 a day...SHE DID THIS "TAPER" IN 3 F-ING WEEKS...and then I had to stay home and do nothing because I couldn't do anything but hurt for the next 10 months...as I had two carpal tunnel release surgeries and then finally the neck surgery...I ended up losing some feeling in my hand and some function there..residual nerve probs with tremors in the right(even now.( right=dominant, the one I start ppl's IV's with...DO NOT GET IDEAs, lol)

docs are all running scared...I had a horrible couple of years dealing with all of them and I understand what it's like to work towards something (MD, medic certification and the like) and be concerned that you could lose it by a simple medication mistake...ie. them nailed by dea for one RX-something and it's just easier to prescribe something else entirely...or NOT...I went outta one urgent SCARE clinic around the holidays...of course my surgeon and docs not available...MD who saw me said well, you won't DIE...
as she did not write me a script for anything but clonidine...byebye...50.00 please...oh my a$$ hurts bee-otch, take that thing off or use some lube

how many times do we gotta hear about meditation, acupuncture, "think about something else", "go distract yourself with an activity you enjoy"...fuck yeah, I'd like to...give me some fucking drugs so i can go LIVE MY LIFE , yes think about SOMETHING ELSE BESIDES this agony, not lie in my bed with nerve pain down my arm so bad I WISH I WOULD DIE>>>then wish the DOC would DIE...everyone DIE DIE...cut OFF THE OFFENDING APPENDAGE?? is this an option for my relief???whoaooooooooooooooooooooooooo

sorry lmao...it really is better now...if you check out my profile you can see my new
Pro-disc C cervical disk implant/replacement...I AM TITANIUM WOMAN...RAAARRR....(NON FDA APPROVED AS OF YET!! STUPID MF'ERS - I was days away from flying to friggin Germany where they've been doing it since I graduated high school...and I'm not exactly a spring chicken...wtf does that MEAN...spring chicken? even me, ranch-grown girl does NOT get this one.)

88 is great! woo hoo:D

[Curio]

sorry for randomizing your thread boi...

the only way I kept from committing suicide during those months was SWIM was able to figure out all the right ROPs...compounded hydrocodone when possible was not even enough, but I am here to tell the tale...just wish I could set this soapbox up in front of some govt. folks while the public is watching/waiting for reaction...

[exitwound]

I know all too well what you mean brother. No need at all to apologize for the rant. Every day I try not to forget how incredibly lucky I am to have my meds and the money to acquire extra from other sources....I'd be so fucked without them. Even trying to rely on my own poppy growing alone would be a nightmare. I may be stuck with severe chronic pain for the rest of my life but I will not accept being fucked by the medical industry!

they've just got to start opening the bupe and meth places to the chronic pain sufferers...I'm certain the only people getting OC, for the most part, are the people who should NOT be getting them, it seems...And pain sufferers are not getting ANY long acting pain control meds...just the roller coaster ride...There are people staying with doctors because they KNOW you are treated like a leper now...I tried to switch after mine violated HIPAA, suddenly called me an addict when I had been on OC for a year, working at the fire dept full time the whole way through...and tapered me from 80 tid with 5mg Oxy IRs max 5 day...down to 20mgbid with 5mg vicodins max 4 a day...SHE DID THIS "TAPER" IN 3 F-ING WEEKS...and then I had to stay home and do nothing because I couldn't do anything but hurt for the next 10 months...as I had two carpal tunnel release surgeries and then finally the neck surgery...I ended up losing some feeling in my hand and some function there..residual nerve probs with tremors in the right(even now.( right=dominant, the one I start ppl's IV's with...DO NOT GET IDEAs, lol)

docs are all running scared...I had a horrible couple of years dealing with all of them and I understand what it's like to work towards something (MD, medic certification and the like) and be concerned that you could lose it by a simple medication mistake...ie. them nailed by dea for one RX-something and it's just easier to prescribe something else entirely...or NOT...I went outta one urgent SCARE clinic around the holidays...of course my surgeon and docs not available...MD who saw me said well, you won't DIE...
as she did not write me a script for anything but clonidine...byebye...50.00 please...oh my a$$ hurts bee-otch, take that thing off or use some lube

how many times do we gotta hear about meditation, acupuncture, "think about something else", "go distract yourself with an activity you enjoy"...fuck yeah, I'd like to...give me some fucking drugs so i can go LIVE MY LIFE , yes think about SOMETHING ELSE BESIDES this agony, not lie in my bed with nerve pain down my arm so bad I WISH I WOULD DIE>>>then wish the DOC would DIE...everyone DIE DIE...cut OFF THE OFFENDING APPENDAGE?? is this an option for my relief???whoaooooooooooooooooooooooooo

sorry lmao...it really is better now...if you check out my profile you can see my new
Pro-disc C cervical disk implant/replacement...I AM TITANIUM WOMAN...RAAARRR....(NON FDA APPROVED AS OF YET!! STUPID MF'ERS - I was days away from flying to friggin Germany where they've been doing it since I graduated high school...and I'm not exactly a spring chicken...wtf does that MEAN...spring chicken? even me, ranch-grown girl does NOT get this one.)

88 is great! woo hoo:D

[ZodiacKiller]

To the OP: have you tried getting into a Suboxone program for your addiction? I know it's not meant for pain control, but if you can detox/kick fairly quickly (if you are strong-willed), then you'd probably be able to get more out of your pain meds.

I've only done Methadone recreationally, but the WDs were utterly hellish. Way worse than oxy or heroin. I had the option of going into a Methadone program, but it seems that every single person I know or have talked to has said that once you're on it, you're on it for good.

I'm just beginning to enter the whole "pain management" routine (carpal tunnel, tear in rotator cuff, and tendonitis), but I know there are people here that have it WAY worse. Exitwound comes to mind--I feel real sorry for that guy; sounds like life is hell on a daily basis for him.

All this is just opinion on my part.

ZK

BTW, why does everyone think comaTOES is a man? They always call you 'brother' or say things like 'hey, man'....it's gotta bug ya a little bit, no?

[BiGbOi]

Hey guy's i am sincere when i say thank's for all the reply's. I would just like to start off by saying this site is one of the best thing's i have come across on the net all you guy's/gal's are the best online friend's/aquintance's peep's a guy like me could ask for.

I ended up having to go into a hospital with severe w/d as i ran out of perc's yet again with two week's before my next refill. I am now on the methadone program so no more w/d(thank god) but my pain is still pretty severe. My doc has started me off on 30mg daily i am also taking diclofenac(voltaren) and medrol for my back.

He has said that i will probally go way up in dose and be on this meth for a very long time. I am gonna need surgery and at that time they also might put me on some morphine.

I am very glad to be rid of those hellish w/d (they were seriously ruining my life)but my pain is still pretty severe so hopefully i get upped in dose and some morph's for the breakthrough pain.

Just thought i would update anyone who give's a shit hehehe thank's for all the help guy's i just hope i can be there for some of you while you have been here for me

Sincerely BiGbOi

Be safe and have fun!!!!

[exitwound]

Hey guy's i am sincere when i say thank's for all the reply's. I would just like to start off by saying this site is one of the best thing's i have come across on the net all you guy's/gal's are the best online friend's/aquintance's peep's a guy like me could ask for.

I ended up having to go into a hospital with severe w/d as i ran out of perc's yet again with two week's before my next refill. I am now on the methadone program so no more w/d(thank god) but my pain is still pretty severe. My doc has started me off on 30mg daily i am also taking diclofenac(voltaren) and medrol for my back.

He has said that i will probally go way up in dose and be on this meth for a very long time. I am gonna need surgery and at that time they also might put me on some morphine.

I am very glad to be rid of those hellish w/d (they were seriously ruining my life)but my pain is still pretty severe so hopefully i get upped in dose and some morph's for the breakthrough pain.

Just thought i would update anyone who give's a shit hehehe thank's for all the help guy's i just hope i can be there for some of you while you have been here for me

Sincerely BiGbOi

Be safe and have fun!!!!

Glad to hear that things are working out for you! I hope they get your dosage dialed up and set you up with some effective BT meds too. You deserve, just like anyone, to be pain-free!

Be on the watch for methadone side-effects and be sure to let your doc know if they become troublesome. Methadone is definitely known for having a more severe side effect profile than most other narcotics but it can also be a very effective, dirt-cheap pain control option for many people.

Keep in touch, and be sure to post regularly in the Chronic Pain section of the site! Your fellow sufferers are always eager to share what we know, and hear how you're doing!

[UlTrA_]

have alot of mates on methadone program for pain but tey just use other gear.depends where u live i guess

[exitwound]

have alot of mates on methadone program for pain but tey just use other gear.depends where u live i guess

Methadone can work very well for pain and it's dirt cheap. But you have to be careful to watch out for side effects and make sure that it's really your best solution.....not just a cop-out for your doctor not to prescribe more effective meds for you.

[UlTrA_]

:cool: hey ya`ll am back outta prison again fucken bullshit pigs hassling me have kicked my habit for the time being tho.which is good will be back with my kids and misses.hanging out was hard but i just came down with methadone.wish i could find some benzo`s in this shit ass town
I DiDnT dO iT fUcK yA. take care all im out

[roxi*stardust]

they've just got to start opening the bupe and meth places to the chronic pain sufferers...I'm certain the only people getting OC, for the most part, are the people who should NOT be getting them, it seems...And pain sufferers are not getting ANY long acting pain control meds...just the roller coaster ride...There are people staying with doctors because they KNOW you are treated like a leper now...I tried to switch after mine violated HIPAA, suddenly called me an addict when I had been on OC for a year, working at the fire dept full time the whole way through...and tapered me from 80 tid with 5mg Oxy IRs max 5 day...down to 20mgbid with 5mg vicodins max 4 a day...SHE DID THIS "TAPER" IN 3 F-ING WEEKS...and then I had to stay home and do nothing because I couldn't do anything but hurt for the next 10 months...as I had two carpal tunnel release surgeries and then finally the neck surgery...I ended up losing some feeling in my hand and some function there..residual nerve probs with tremors in the right(even now.( right=dominant, the one I start ppl's IV's with...DO NOT GET IDEAs, lol)

docs are all running scared...I had a horrible couple of years dealing with all of them and I understand what it's like to work towards something (MD, medic certification and the like) and be concerned that you could lose it by a simple medication mistake...ie. them nailed by dea for one RX-something and it's just easier to prescribe something else entirely...or NOT...I went outta one urgent SCARE clinic around the holidays...of course my surgeon and docs not available...MD who saw me said well, you won't DIE...
as she did not write me a script for anything but clonidine...byebye...50.00 please...oh my a$$ hurts bee-otch, take that thing off or use some lube

how many times do we gotta hear about meditation, acupuncture, "think about something else", "go distract yourself with an activity you enjoy"...fuck yeah, I'd like to...give me some fucking drugs so i can go LIVE MY LIFE , yes think about SOMETHING ELSE BESIDES this agony, not lie in my bed with nerve pain down my arm so bad I WISH I WOULD DIE>>>then wish the DOC would DIE...everyone DIE DIE...cut OFF THE OFFENDING APPENDAGE?? is this an option for my relief???whoaooooooooooooooooooooooooo

sorry lmao...it really is better now...if you check out my profile you can see my new
Pro-disc C cervical disk implant/replacement...I AM TITANIUM WOMAN...RAAARRR....(NON FDA APPROVED AS OF YET!! STUPID MF'ERS - I was days away from flying to friggin Germany where they've been doing it since I graduated high school...and I'm not exactly a spring chicken...wtf does that MEAN...spring chicken? even me, ranch-grown girl does NOT get this one.)

88 is great! woo hoo:D
God damn ComeTOES, This sounds so familiar. I had Ulnar Nerve release and transposition, muscle repair and debridement at the elbow. Still have nerve symptoms, surgeon tells me there's nothing wrong, then tells me my shoulder is messed up, needs surgery. Go for a second opinion, new docotr says, "has anyone looked at your neck, because pain travels down, not up" No, nobody has looked at my neck. Turns out it's c7 c6 and a prominant first rib causes impingement at the discs and at the brachial plexus. Severe shooting pain, numbness, cold hand, sometimes discolored and swollen. Yeah I'm making it up!! Finally some answers.