i was given hydrocodone & flexeril for my ruptured discs and it did nothing. I just stopped taking them -- no point in putting that junk in my body if it had no affect. I have a dr appt on the 18th w/a new orthopedic surgeon so we'll see what he recommends.

GOOD GRIEF ==TOTALLY MISSED THIS ONE.
GUESS THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR ON A BREAK..POOR CELIACSURVIVOR...IT TOTALLY SCRWED UP HER LINK..SHE DOESN'T KNOW ME SO SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT A ...FOGGY DORK I AM..
EVIE...YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THE DAY BEFORE JASON..I MIGHT REMEMBER YOURS.
SO HAPPY TO HAVE THE OTHERS.
MINE DEC 22..
LOVE YOU ALL
JUDYL

they only work for me if I keep taking and taking them.I get the highest dose I can get but it still dosn't seem to help to much.

Hi everyone! I just want say "Happy Birthday! to those on their birthdays. I see one "evie" that share with my sister on the Sept 17. Hope Evie that you have a very Happy Birthday! And many more!

I tried various versions of hydracodone with my chronic back pain and especially when I had a pinched nerve. It didn't even touch the pain when the nerve was pinched. I finally saw a spine surgeon/specialist. and he prescribed a nerve pain medicine called Lyrica. It's similar to nuerotin which my brother who is a diabetic takes for help with damaged nerves. It was a miracle worker for me. I had been in horrific pain for six weeks and it nearly came to a screeching halt with the aid of Lyrica. I have since had disc/spine repair surgery which gave me a new life in many ways. but I still have to be on lyrica for pain caused by so much damage. Ask your doctors about it. Mine told me that hydrocodone was more for tissue and muscle pain whereas Lyrica works directly on nerve pain which in most cases is the problem with spine injuries. columbosgirl (Linda H.)

Hi my birthday is Feb. 10.

Hi everyone,
I just finished reading all of the replies to the question of the day, and the part I found myself agreeing with everyone on and also noticed that most of us kept in mind is how important it is to keep plugging along and working out the best possible of all worlds regarding chronic pain medicine. Having the fullest life we can have. This has always been and will always be the most important goal for me. It has taken me fifteen years or more of hurting, seeing various physicians and trying all kinds of therapies all to get back my life. I think the worst experience I've had in my entire life was when I was laid up for six weeks with a pinched nerve in total agony. In between crying I would watch television or my family walking around and beg God to someday allow me to walk again without pain. Well thanks to a wonderfully talented surgeon that prayer was granted. It didn't take long after my surgery for me to begin exercises to bring strength to my back. I began pushing myself to do more and more each day. The more I did the stronger I got. Even though I still suffer with chronic pain and have to take meds daily for it. I too have worked to keep it all to a level that helps me function stay strong and keep my pain to the lowest possible level. I've never appreciated so much being able to do the normal daily things that I used to take for granted. I remember to thank God each day for what I consider to be a miracle. I do love this web page for the constant encouragement and education I get each day. My father passed away August 17, so I am also dealing with a lot of sadness and grief. These emotions caused some of my pain to flare up again. But I will persevere and I feel a good portion of my confidence in that area has to do with the support I get here. Thank you.
columbosgirl (Linda H.) Please forgive the length of my posts I seem to be long winded on a regular basis.

I am new to this whole site but I think its a wonderful idea. Happy Birthday to everybody in September. Mine is the 1st of Sept.

I would love to be in any of your shoes where you were able to recieve hydrocodone and soma. I lived in the states, and was on a combination of both. Since moving to Ireland, I am allergic to morphine and codiene, and the tramadol isn't helping much. Just one day, thats all i'm asking where i could put up with level 5 pain, and enjoy my day. I'm not being critical of anyone.....just venting my frustrations to a country that doesn't care if chronic pain consumes you. Consider yourselves privleged to be in the states.

To All with birthdays this month happy birthday my birthday is Feb. 13

I take 10/325 and I am with kasranda. Some days it works, some days, nothing. But it does work very well, somedays, just depends on the type and amount of pain. But it is a narcotic and not recommended for people who get addicted to things easily.

Happy Birthday to all in September! Mine is coming up soon, September 21sr.

Hydrocodone really helped me, but of course I no longer get it b/c of "addiction/abuse potential" Also, they say since I am on so many meds for depression/BPD they don't want to get me hydrocodone because it might mess with those meds. is this true? I am hoping that neurotin helps me. we will see....

I take hydrocodone 3 times a day. It provides some relief. Iwish it took away all the pain. It seems to be losing its effects here latelly

I dont think it helps that much, i take it 4x daily, perocet at night.