Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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Addicied to pain medicine

tabby2010
tabby2010
Hello everyone I am addcited to pain medicne My docor put me on codiene For my pain Now I am wanting more pain medine to help me deal with my problems. When I take my pain medine. I feel great When I don't take it or I forget to take it. I feel terrible.
Jenna77
Jenna77
To be addicted Tabby you will find yourself taking more of the med than necessary to maintain that good feeling. Also you would not "forget" to take you med. I deal with a lot of people in addiction and you do not seem to have the behavior of an addict. They will go to any means necessary to get that drugs and get that "feel good" experience you were talking about.

However, if you think you could be developing a dependence on the medication, talk to you doctor. He would know the right path for you. What are you taking? He could put you on something that is non-narcotic that treats the pain. Just an idea.

Jenna
tabby2010
tabby2010
Yes they have finally made the diagnosis I have Irritable bowel syndrome they said its caused by stressed.