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Had another doctor appointment Friday.
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 500780" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Janet, I took Oxycontin before it was in the news all the time. Once at a dose that worked (20 in am 30 in pm) I NEVER had to go up and you know, I thought that was weird because your body does get used to it but it worked great for me. I was on it for years. Once I didn't have to work out of the home I asked to stop it and try something else because I could lie down once in a while to relieve pain and I had more flexibility to stretch etc. Running out is miserable, dont let it happen, but that was probably true for your other medication too. When I decided to go off she asked if I wanted to do it fast or slow. I said slow, I had no desire to be sick. So, went down little by little over I think six weeks and for me it was easy. I threw the rest away. </p><p></p><p>Over the years I was on it they did discover (according to our pain clinic which is a well known large hospital clinic, not one of those we see on tv now...they work on the cause of pain but think like your doctor, you have to function to be able to do that) it can re-set your pain receptors or something like that. So, in other words it can take a while after you are off to be able to tolerate milder levels of pain. But it does reset they told me....for most of us. </p><p></p><p>I now use tramadol and it works pretty well. When it doesn't I lie down. </p><p></p><p>Really anti-inflammatory medications would work best for me but my auto-immune condition has ruined my esophagus so I can't take them. That really stinks. I have been able to exercise and lose weight which of course makes pain much better.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I can feel my back is getting worse...what I will do about that I dont know. But at least it is controllable.</p><p></p><p>I dont think I have near the pain level you have but wanted you to know that when used right, oxycontin can really be a good thing. My sister is an oncology nurse and she always told me not to worry if it needed to be increased.... the whole habituation thing...no biggie as long as monitored and you are not abusing it. I never ran out...actually usually went past my rx due date. So, while it is scary because if it goes bad it seems it is awful for people, for those of us that it works for it is a miracle. It allowed me to work for many many years that I was not able to. There is no surgery for my back stuff (three car accidents...all rear enders when I was fully stopped at red lights in a line of cars...but someone behind me didn't look each and every time... Not that I suddenly stopped, just sitting there minding my own business waiting for a green light--one on a highway and she never slowed down....55 mph smash because she was watching police on the other side, they saw the whole thing and even though MN is no fault, her insurance paid everything including my rental till my car was like new....but I was left with---- ugg)</p><p></p><p>I hope it helps you like it helped me. Now we hear all the scary stories, so I can understand your fear. Dont talk about it with anyone but here... you will be fine. Do not tell your dumb brother in law about it of course.... make sure Tony knows it is no one's business.</p><p></p><p>My sister dated an addict and he stole my and my son's medications. There is a place in you know what for him because no one gives you extra when you run out.. and I really suffered withdrawl.... Luckily he did not find my percocet for break thru medications (I dont take those either now) and it saved me. He only got a few of Q's and it was time to refill... how mean can one get?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 500780, member: 12886"] Janet, I took Oxycontin before it was in the news all the time. Once at a dose that worked (20 in am 30 in pm) I NEVER had to go up and you know, I thought that was weird because your body does get used to it but it worked great for me. I was on it for years. Once I didn't have to work out of the home I asked to stop it and try something else because I could lie down once in a while to relieve pain and I had more flexibility to stretch etc. Running out is miserable, dont let it happen, but that was probably true for your other medication too. When I decided to go off she asked if I wanted to do it fast or slow. I said slow, I had no desire to be sick. So, went down little by little over I think six weeks and for me it was easy. I threw the rest away. Over the years I was on it they did discover (according to our pain clinic which is a well known large hospital clinic, not one of those we see on tv now...they work on the cause of pain but think like your doctor, you have to function to be able to do that) it can re-set your pain receptors or something like that. So, in other words it can take a while after you are off to be able to tolerate milder levels of pain. But it does reset they told me....for most of us. I now use tramadol and it works pretty well. When it doesn't I lie down. Really anti-inflammatory medications would work best for me but my auto-immune condition has ruined my esophagus so I can't take them. That really stinks. I have been able to exercise and lose weight which of course makes pain much better. I can feel my back is getting worse...what I will do about that I dont know. But at least it is controllable. I dont think I have near the pain level you have but wanted you to know that when used right, oxycontin can really be a good thing. My sister is an oncology nurse and she always told me not to worry if it needed to be increased.... the whole habituation thing...no biggie as long as monitored and you are not abusing it. I never ran out...actually usually went past my rx due date. So, while it is scary because if it goes bad it seems it is awful for people, for those of us that it works for it is a miracle. It allowed me to work for many many years that I was not able to. There is no surgery for my back stuff (three car accidents...all rear enders when I was fully stopped at red lights in a line of cars...but someone behind me didn't look each and every time... Not that I suddenly stopped, just sitting there minding my own business waiting for a green light--one on a highway and she never slowed down....55 mph smash because she was watching police on the other side, they saw the whole thing and even though MN is no fault, her insurance paid everything including my rental till my car was like new....but I was left with---- ugg) I hope it helps you like it helped me. Now we hear all the scary stories, so I can understand your fear. Dont talk about it with anyone but here... you will be fine. Do not tell your dumb brother in law about it of course.... make sure Tony knows it is no one's business. My sister dated an addict and he stole my and my son's medications. There is a place in you know what for him because no one gives you extra when you run out.. and I really suffered withdrawl.... Luckily he did not find my percocet for break thru medications (I dont take those either now) and it saved me. He only got a few of Q's and it was time to refill... how mean can one get? [/QUOTE]
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