as a patient that suffers from pain I believe even new patients need opioids because it's the only thing that works. but like my doctor did before this cdc shit steps should be taken. 1. doctors need to try a long variety of non opioid meds to try to reduce pain, except for extreme circumstances. 2. keep track of pharmacys for doube prescriptions from other doctors. 3. drug testing looking for abuse. I agree there should be safeguards to protect people but don't treat legitimate pain patients as drug seeking scum. the biggest problem was like on a special I saw about pain clinics in florida you said something hurt you, got narcotics which a lot of people sold them in the parking lot it was a pill factory you pay a large fee talk to a doctor for 5 minuetes and get drugs
chronic pain and suicide
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My legs hurt all the time. When I sit for 15 min I have to get up and walk to loosen them up but walking hurts another way. This is partly a result of self harm. hijacker is active and cruel and wears me out. When I get home I fall asleep pretty quickly about 9:30. But when I sleep my whole body and especially my legs stiffen up. I often get horrible cramps in my feet and legs. I normally wake every 2 hours. How do I cope? IDK. I sometimes manage until it starts getting to me again like lately. Then I start filling up with the bad feelings and thoughts. Hoping my therapist tonight when I see her has a good plan. Need one badly. Sorry. Not much help. Coping is not a strength I often have. Maybe just saying funny things in the cafe or your bar helps a little.
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These opioid abusers are really sticking it to those who really need the meds. It happens all the time. Someone abuses the system and those that use it correctly get burned. I am fed up with. It will be almost impossible to get opioids legally now. People will wind up buying it on the streets and that will only do more harm. When a person cannot function because of pain they should not be deprived of the medicine that will ease the pain. Yes, usage should be monitored, but not stopped.
The same thing is happening because of all the mass shootings around the USA. People are being deprived of the means to defend themselves in their own homes. I can't go into any more detail without fear of violating SF rules.
The same thing is happening because of all the mass shootings around the USA. People are being deprived of the means to defend themselves in their own homes. I can't go into any more detail without fear of violating SF rules.
I have chronic pain. For years I took opioids but they just weren't helping as much; for me personally they seemed to make me more in pain when I wasn't using them. Then I had a seizure--one of the big bad kinds where you shake all around. Now that I'm on seizure medication, my pain has lessened dramatically. Nothing has worked better than carbamazepine, including getting steroid shots in my knees. Anyway just a thought in case your doctor ever mentions seizure meds: they really do work. I'm pretty glad I have seizures.... haha.
I have lived with constant chronic pain for about 18 years. I have ankylosing spondylitis which is an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis thing. It affects my back, shoulders, hips and feet. I also have severe asthma that borders on copd. Most times I cope ok. When it flares up I sometimes start having suicidal thoughts. Especially if the flare up lasts a long time. I have a lot of frustration with myself because I could do more with lifestyle changes that would help but I don’t do them. I don’t take opioids. My insurance won’t cover the meds that might help. The meds they cover don’t help. I try not to dwell on it. The biggest coping skill I use is keeping my muscles as relaxed as possible. Pain causes tension but that makes pain worse. I can easily get depressed because I can’t do a lot of things I enjoy. I’m young but I feel old.
I totally get it Dodge, I’m here if you ever want to talk
I totally get it Dodge, I’m here if you ever want to talk
I have lived with constant chronic pain for about 18 years. I have ankylosing spondylitis which is an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis thing. It affects my back, shoulders, hips and feet. I also have severe asthma that borders on copd. Most times I cope ok. When it flares up I sometimes start having suicidal thoughts. Especially if the flare up lasts a long time. I have a lot of frustration with myself because I could do more with lifestyle changes that would help but I don’t do them. I don’t take opioids. My insurance won’t cover the meds that might help. The meds they cover don’t help. I try not to dwell on it. The biggest coping skill I use is keeping my muscles as relaxed as possible. Pain causes tension but that makes pain worse. I can easily get depressed because I can’t do a lot of things I enjoy. I’m young but I feel old.
I totally get it Dodge, I’m here if you ever want to talk
I totally get it Dodge, I’m here if you ever want to talk
@1964dodge I don't talk about my chronic illness here much. I've got an autoimmune disease that wreaks havoc on my body. Complications and pain become a part of life. Due to my addiction issues narcotics are out. Yeah, I'm admitting that I'm one of the people that makes it difficult for others to get pain meds. I didn't abuse the system, but still. Anyway the illness is kicking up again and it makes life a bit miserable. Exhausted, but wide awake. I understand the depression and the feelings that go along with that. I've got a lot of other things going on, but it certainly plays a part. Going to therapy isn't a bad thing, but it is a personal decision. I hope that you are able to find ways to cope, especially on the bad days.
@Kalicka i'm sorry you can't get opioids but do they do anything for your pain? my doctor put me on duloxetine an antidepressant that also helps with pain to make up the lowered opioids. they aren't a miracle but it helps a little. I thank you for caring but I hope you get more relief from pain because pain directly causes depression and the results tired not caring etc., I hope you hold on I know it's hard
My dad has been on a CPAP mask for years and has lots of lung problems and is on his oxygen machine most of the day, As far as chronic pain he has that as well because of needing a hip replacement with bolts in his shattered hip. He is going to have to go to pain management I think because 10 vicodin a month is not going to work out for him.
@MarvelFan I feel sorry for him and 10 Vicodin a month is a joke, he obviously should get more, I hope he gets what he needs. I think it's a terrible thing that they have these meds to help us and the cdc ruined it and makes true pain patients suffer or beg for meds. I hope he feels better soon i'm now on oxygen only at night or walking so it is getting better for me I hope it gets better for him. your friend mike
Hi all, I wish I didn't have to say this, but I can relate to this too. I've lived with chronic pain for over 10 years due to two failed back surgeries. This brought on fibromyalgia, which is so bad that some days it's like my SKIN itself hurts.
My strategy is to try to ignore it (i.e., suffer the pain), because the last time we had health insurance, it was as expensive as our mortgage, so we had to drop it. But it is very hard to tell myself to keep surviving, every day.
My strategy is to try to ignore it (i.e., suffer the pain), because the last time we had health insurance, it was as expensive as our mortgage, so we had to drop it. But it is very hard to tell myself to keep surviving, every day.
@DarkStarr* are you on any pain meds I know chronic pain is very bad and obviously leads to depression please hang on I care and understand. feel free to talk to me anytime i'm here. mike
Thank you, Mike. I know already from reading your posts on this website that you are a very compassionate person.
To answer your question, no, I ran out of Rx meds three years ago when we had to cancel the overly expensive insurance. I suffer through by using OTC pain relievers, supplemented with my heating pad and wasting hours a daye sitting and waiting for the pain to go away.
You are very kind.
To answer your question, no, I ran out of Rx meds three years ago when we had to cancel the overly expensive insurance. I suffer through by using OTC pain relievers, supplemented with my heating pad and wasting hours a daye sitting and waiting for the pain to go away.
You are very kind.