Pain meds

Isebeir. I didn't get any relieve when on Norco but did with Vicodan have you seen a chiropractor for your neck it possible could be a pinched nerve ? My experience with neck or sciatica nerve was taken care of by my chiropractor.He used hot packs to relax the muscles first the massages and adjusted the muscles to relieve the nerve Maybe this would help .

HI LIONLESS WITH 5HESE NORCOS I FEEL LIKE I TAKING SUAR DO NOTHING ...MT DOCTOR ASKED WHAT PAIN PILL DO YOU WANT TO TRY SHE ASKED ABOUT HOW MAN6 A DAY YOU THINK YOUD NEED I SAID ONE IN 5HE MORNING LATE AFTERNOON EARLY EVENING ......5HIS 08LLS HAVE NOT HELPED ME

@Isabeir Norco didn't help me with pain Vicodin did I got pain relief from this but now I take Tramadol 50 mg everyday

Happy Sunday!
Monday I had my x-lift spinal surgery on L3/4.
It has been a harder and more painful recovery than when I had my disc replacement on C5/6.
Here is my question:
My doc gave me a stronger pain killer than I had for the first surgery and stronger than I have on hand (just in case).
When I was in the hospital, I was given the pain meds as prescribed.
It kept me comfortable with livable pain.

I know I have an addictive personality.
My drug of choice has always been food.
That is why I needed weight loss surgery.
I am in a pickle.
Should I take as many that is allowed (as long as I need it)?
Should I play it safe and and take 1 in the am and 1 in the pm (as long as I need it)?
Should I continue to take just 1 in the pm to make me comfortable enough to sleep?

I just don't know.
I am really concerned about additiction.
Any and all help will be appreciated!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

@hi Ronnie that is a tough one the one thing I know is Dr told me when I was on Vicodin that if I take the med as directed I won't become addicted its people who aren't strong enough to do this and they take more then they become addicted.Pain meds help the body to heal I take my Tramadol to allow my muscles to relax at 🌙 I can only give you this experience its up to you to decide what to do. Sorry I don't have any more information for you .

@grandmar Can you split the pills in half at all? As your body is healing you know that good rest is critical. How about using one ahead of resting for the night to allow you to relax as much as possible? During the day, perhaps using meditation or mindfulness to help you? Or take a half pill if absolutely needed. Let your Dr know your concerns, maybe there would be a different prescription. Kudos to you for reaching out like this, and recognizing a "slippery slope".
Ginger

@gingerw
Thank you for the suggestions.
I really like the idea of cutting the pills.
I have another pill that is not as potent and it doesn't touch my pain.
I will also touch base with the doc.
Thanks again,
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

@lioness
Thank you for your response.
I realize that not everyone has the experience I have but hearing their thoughts (and yours) is a great help.
I think you are right as far as taking the meds as directed should be OK and overdoing is where the problems happen.
Have a great day!
Ronnie

I know how you feel. My pain is constant. Sometimes I wait to take a pill and then struggle to get thru the 20 minutes to relief. What a life. I can no longer care for my home. I am moving to Independent living. I will live with my pain with a clean house and no more cooking. All I wanted was relief from my pain and instead my life as I knew it is over. At this point and with the years I gave my government, I can honestly say we are not longer free but dictated to. I am old enough to have what I want and die without pain. I will welcome hospice.

@Texas Freedom If your moving out into a independent home ask for a caretaker .