Developing a tolerance for pain killers is an indication of addiction. It's a slippery slope so be careful. Are you suffering from a chronic condition? I would ask your doctor how to manage pain without becoming dependent on the pain killers.

This might not sound like it will help but there are pain meditation videos on YouTube. Whenever I get a headache or migraine it does the trick (sometimes in combination with a normal dose of ibuprofen).

When you ask "Can ... " I would say that the answer is 'yes', but I am sure there are a lot of conditions that would go with that answer. Many of those conditions would, IMHO, require the advice of a doctor to get an answer that works for you and your situation.

I can only think of some questions to ask.

Is your pain related to an injury or surgical procedure, and is your pain expected to lessen after a period of time?

Look up symptoms of withdrawal from the med you are taking; do you experience any of those symptoms when you try to taper down on your pain meds?

Please talk to your doctor about this!

Yes mine is a chronic condition all of my joints are becoming like rusty hinges. They creek and grind its very painful. The only time I find any form of unmedicated relief is in a hot tub or in bed with a heating pad. Shot tub and an ice cold beer is better than any medication LOL.

People who have been on narcotic pain killers for awhile will built up a tolerance and get addicted. The best way to stop taking those is to very gradually wean off them over a long period of time. Only do so under a doctors supervision. Never stop cold turkey or you could go into seizures!

You don't say what you are taking but if it's vicodin, percoset, or oxycodone, the withdrawals will be 3 or more days of feeling like you have the worst case of the flu, you have ever had in your life.

Are you taking anything for depression? People with undiagnosed depression will often self medicate with the pain killers. If you are on antidepressant medication and it is not helping then you need to talk to your doctor and he will either increase the dose or try something different. Prescribing antidepressants is not an exact science, often doctors have to try different ones at different dosages to see what will work and what won't.

Also, If your pain meds are not helping with pain then you need to tell your doctor and he may increase the dose or try something different. Never self medicate! That just pisses off doctors! Just a phone call to let dr know what is going on is all you need to do. No need to spend extra money to go see him.

I could say more but you leave alot of information out so, If you have any more questions, don't be afraid to ask, I am here to help!

God Bless!

Bob in Main you might want to re think the three days of withdrawals. If black hawk has been on them for a couple of years I can tell you it takes longer than 3.

Black hawk, watch yourself there bud as I have been that route and it was a tuffy when I actually decided to toss the drugs and enjoy the pain. Most massive MKUTRA in the world I did to myself...I think I could have given the CIA some pointers at that time.

HOPING U R ABLE 2 CUT DOWN ON YOUR PAINKILLERS OR HAVE AN UN-ADDICTIVE ALTERNATIVE.
GBU
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im off to the DR on Tuesday. My depression got the better of me today and I missed work and hid in my room.. Im not on vicodin but I have prescriptions for dulauded hydromorph and oxycontin. I take those along with anti depressants and anxiety pills.. I want it all to stop! I want it all to go away!! Im out of options ...all I have left that keeps me alive is a promise. I have all the equipment I need to just go to sleep with no pain or drama.