Pain rehabilitation

I'm scheduled to begin Mayo's pain rehab program next month and wanted to get a head start on tapering off the opiates. This is Day 5 of zero opiates and withdrawal symptoms have set in. My right hamstring is on fire with nerve pain. Diarrhea began 3 days ago. Can't sleep through the night (wake up at 4:00 or 4:30 and can't fall back asleep). Today I called Mayo Pain Rehab and also my local pain MD. Received no call backs from either. Without the benefit of talking to a doctor or nurse, I'm really tempted to just go back to 40mg Kadian/day. When I was at that dosage, the pain wasn't overwhelming and I was much, much, more calm. I'm really feeling low tonight. Live alone. Feel like I'm imprisoned. Sitting in recliner for 3 hours. Pain isn't under control and it's making me crazy.

I'm scheduled to begin Mayo's pain rehab program next month and wanted to get a head start on tapering off the opiates. This is Day 5 of zero opiates and withdrawal symptoms have set in. My right hamstring is on fire with nerve pain. Diarrhea began 3 days ago. Can't sleep through the night (wake up at 4:00 or 4:30 and can't fall back asleep). Today I called Mayo Pain Rehab and also my local pain MD. Received no call backs from either. Without the benefit of talking to a doctor or nurse, I'm really tempted to just go back to 40mg Kadian/day. When I was at that dosage, the pain wasn't overwhelming and I was much, much, more calm. I'm really feeling low tonight. Live alone. Feel like I'm imprisoned. Sitting in recliner for 3 hours. Pain isn't under control and it's making me crazy.

I'm scheduled to begin Mayo's pain rehab program next month and wanted to get a head start on tapering off the opiates. This is Day 5 of zero opiates and withdrawal symptoms have set in. My right hamstring is on fire with nerve pain. Diarrhea began 3 days ago. Can't sleep through the night (wake up at 4:00 or 4:30 and can't fall back asleep). Today I called Mayo Pain Rehab and also my local pain MD. Received no call backs from either. Without the benefit of talking to a doctor or nurse, I'm really tempted to just go back to 40mg Kadian/day. When I was at that dosage, the pain wasn't overwhelming and I was much, much, more calm. I'm really feeling low tonight. Live alone. Feel like I'm imprisoned. Sitting in recliner for 3 hours. Pain isn't under control and it's making me crazy.

I'm scheduled to begin Mayo's pain rehab program next month and wanted to get a head start on tapering off the opiates. This is Day 5 of zero opiates and withdrawal symptoms have set in. My right hamstring is on fire with nerve pain. Diarrhea began 3 days ago. Can't sleep through the night (wake up at 4:00 or 4:30 and can't fall back asleep). Today I called Mayo Pain Rehab and also my local pain MD. Received no call backs from either. Without the benefit of talking to a doctor or nurse, I'm really tempted to just go back to 40mg Kadian/day. When I was at that dosage, the pain wasn't overwhelming and I was much, much, more calm. I'm really feeling low tonight. Live alone. Feel like I'm imprisoned. Sitting in recliner for 3 hours. Pain isn't under control and it's making me crazy.

Maybe. Although I was noticeably more comfortable at 40mg as compared to 20mg. 2 years ago I had "dry needling" done and I responded to it very well. At that time I dropped from 120mg/day to 60mg/day. Maintained at 60mg for last 2 years. I've also not taken any hydrocodone in 5 weeks now and I was previously taking 3-4 per day. Don't miss those. As everybody on this discussion group knows, if the pain's too high, it's super difficult psychologically. When the pain's too high, the tears come and I despair. I just need to get to a better place where I have more pain relief and more peace of mind.

I went through Mayo's Pain Mgmt. Clinic in May of 2015. I have mixed feelings about my experience. The program attempts to teach you how to "manage" your pain without opioids. It also shows you how to find alternate ways of doing things to minimize your pain. They were able to get me off Opioids the first week with minimal discomfort, which for others was traumatic. I have maintained an Opioid-free life since the class. Their approach proved to be too much to remember and maintain successfully. Although I do not take opioids for pain, I have found a lifesaving way to minimize my pain. About 2 months ago my doctor asked if I would consider Medical Marijuana as a treatment for my pain as it is available in Minnesota since August. I agreed and and after a brief visit with a state-approved MD who referred me to a state approved pharmacy to decide what form and dose would be best for me. It was advised I take a 50/50 mixture of THC and HBD orally twice daily and a 100% THC SL spray for breakthrough pain which I rarely need. I have seen MANY posts regarding their "experiences" with otc or mail order forms of low quality marijuana and have this advice.......if you haven't tried the real stuff as directed, don't knock it. No, it may not perform as satisfactorily for everyone, but that does not mean it is a bad thing.
As for cost.....in Minnesota you are to pay the doctor $250 in cash or debit card as well as another $250 for the pharmacy PLUS, for me, for both solutions I pay $250/month. the 50/50 solution alone costs $180 per month. As a deal breaker for me, I cut back on the Lyrica I take which for me was $650/month so I am actually saving money.

Geez this is 3 1/2 years ago, so you probably won't see.. but my Dr. never told me about this! I have GI pain and there is NOTHING for me, except people often get relief with medical marijuana. So, you go to the pharmacy and they help you figure out dose, form ,etc? What department is your doctor in?