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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meganK08 09/12/2008

I have pelvic neuropathy and i had my nerve block done last month. it has helped alot with my pain im down to a 2-3 and can get around a lot better. but when i get my cycle it is an 8-9 and yet again i am bedridden. I have had 6 cycles the past month and have been taking my oxycodone. so this might so bad you dont have to answer just know that i know i may be dependent im not addicted i stop taking this all the time until my cycle but i was wondering my dr gave me 120 pills in july and already im close to needing a refill. Im really scared to ask him for one but i know he will be mad if i dont. i talked to my counselor about all this and she says i need to get the stigma out of my head she said that she knows alot of people are drug seeking anymore and she knows im not one of them but that i am scared to be in pain because it is so bad. how can i ask my dr for a refill? did i go through them too fast? this is my first time really dealing with the neurologist/pain management dr for this. and he said if my nerve block didnt work he would cut the nerve which is something i dont want to do i cannot afford it for one and it seems so just flipant to say ok lets cut it like its no big deal and wont affect me later. i dont know what to do. this is my 6th dr and he was the one who actually found the cause of my pain which i was very happy about but i dont like how is so ready to cut and block things. i just dont know why im getting my cycle so much ive tried taking motrin in between for the cycle pain but the dr was upset with that. Im in the hospital right now with Pelvic inflammatory disease again im just so tired and frustrated with all this tonight. anyways im going to try to rest hugs guys. im sorry about all this just overwhelmed tonight

Lynr 09/12/2008

g'morning megan,
I would thing they would want to figure out WHY you are having your cycle so much. Have you tried birth control pills to regulate your cycle? As for the oxycodone...if the doc already told you he knows that you aren't just seeking pain meds, what's the problem? 180 pills since july is not a huge amount- that's a 30 day supply at 6 a day and it sounds like you've needed them pretty regularly. If you are concerned about how many you are taking, ask for a SR medication- you take it 2 or 3 times a day and then have some other med for break through. Best of luck to you but it sounds like you have an understanding doctor- just be honest with him/her and don't over extend yourself with them- call when needed (for emergencies) and make appointments when necessary for more complicated issues such as the nerve blocks, etc. xoxoLyn

deleted_user 09/17/2008

I know exactly how you feel, I was treated that way when I lived in Whyalla but now have been to pain clinic who put me on daily doses of morphine. Which I hated, I am currently reducing the amount of morphine I take with the doctors help. It is so hard when you cant see, like a broken leg etc. Dont be ashamed your pain is real. My new doctor has zero bed manners, swear at patient and complains he's exhausted. he has refused me pain relief in the past bur he cant see it so he dont believe it. The worst you doctor can say is no, so just ask knowing that is the worst that can happen

meganK08 09/17/2008

I went to my dr yesterday he gave me the ok to go to my gyn with my MRI to hopefully better understand the spot of fluid that i have under my uterus and to get to the bottom of why i am having my cycles so much. he was happy that I am going to school and able to sit through much of it and that I am trying to go to the gym and work he said to watch how much i am doing though and not to push it. He did refill my oxycodone and actually gave my 180 pills and another script already for october to refill again this is for breakthrough. he upped my Lyrica and told me to take it three times a day so im pretty wiped out and would rather go to sleep at school now instead of listening to the lectures and do the activities. He also put me on 60mg of Cymbalta for both the nerve pain and the depression and anxiety I get from all this pain. Its rough my hubby still thinks im faking so my dr wants to talk to him when I go back in January. he wasnt mad at me as much as he was when i got my block done. he actually seemed pleased that the medication witht the block and the others were helping me to get back to a "normal" if we can call this normal. but i just wanted to give you guys all an update.

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