If the doc said you should go, and he knows you, it's probably a good idea - it's never good to be in that much pain. Best of luck on your decision. I'm so sorry you're going through this.
Hugs,
~Lorrie

I know that you are using Opana for your pain. Could it be that your Opana needs to be bumped up come next week? I had alot of break-through pain, and my Opana needed to be bumped up.

If your doctor, regular or not, told you to go to the emergency room, you should be on your way now!

GO!! Do not be stubborn. I am way too stubborn and have suffered needlessly before. Hon, I am so sorry, I honestly know the feeling when you reach that point. Go, get help. I hope you find some relief soon.

Wow! going to the ER was the best thing I could have ever done. I had two shots dolata with pheneghan and some kind of muscle relaxer . It took about 40 minites to kick in but i am pain free :) for the first time in 5 years. Im going to talk to my pain clinic doctor and see if this is sometihng they can administer to me in their office. I cant belive i have suffered like this when I could have done this. Thanks you all for your replies!.

YEAH Carolinagirl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOO happy that you are FINALLY without pain. How long will the shots last? How soon can you have another??????

Im going to discuss this shot with my pain clinic doctor. It also comes in a tablet form, HIGHLY additive. I dont care about that, I care about having a better life. I have spent 1 1/2 yrs. on the couch or bed since ive been out of work because of so much pain. dont know when i can have another one but will def find out all i can about it. the shot was Dilaudid and phengan mixture and the noraflex, a muscle relaxer.

Glad you are feeling better hon.

VERY relieved you finally found a reprieve from the pain. My best wishes for you to stay that way!

EP

Knowing someone else who was in pain constantly, it speaks well that you are in a pain clinic. They can help you tremendously. I am glad that you were treated in the ER and have now been treated.

Thanks for sharing your exper. carolinagirl.

I so agree with MyMSBS I know I am addicted to Xanax but I don't care since it stops my spasms and lets me get some sleep. If pain is your issue, I do believe that being addicted and pain free is a plausible answer. Congratulations on finding help.

I am glad you found some relief albeit temporary. As you know, I too suffer from the pain. It makes it so difficult to do things and to concentrate and focus on things.
As you know, I have been using narcotics for many years for my pain issues. I am however not addicted.
I've made of point of being very careful with the substances I obtain and I am very cautious with them.
Yesterday was a good example of my pain behaving itself. I took one codeine #4 when I got home after being out for the day and one Valium for the spasms. I didn't notice any big jolt or anything much from it - just a bit less of the nagging pain in my legs/spine.
It was 11:00 p.m. when I took 30 mg. morphine and 1 mg. Xanax. Xanax knocks me out cold. I am allowed 1 mg. of Xanax a day only and it seems 30 mg. morphine sulfate at night.
I try to do without the morphine at night but tend to wake up a 3:00 a.m. with what I call the 2X4 syndrome. That could best be described as waking up feeling like someone is banging me across the shins of my legs with a 2X4! It really hurts bad and toss is those spams from being on my feet too much and that is it; no more sleep for me for the night.
It is not worth not taking the drugs. I believe that sleep is the most powerful medicine there is for this illness. If you don't get enough sleep, you are setting yourself up for a lot of problems very quickly!
Take Carolina. You know you are my friend already and I sure am glad you found some relief! :)

I was wondering if you have stiffness in your legs. Did the muscle relaxer help with it? I walk like frankenstein and am desperate to have something that makes it less severe.

Thank you all for your responses. Its so good to know that people know that the pain I have is real. My neurologist always just looked at me like I was crazy and didnt really beleive i was having so much pain. Thank God Im seeing a different one in January. Ive always felt like the "outsider" alittle because i have the PAIN, not alot of other neuro symptoms. I was so relieved that the ER helped me, I know they see so many others who come in complaining of pain just to get a "shot". This is the first shot Ive ever had and I cried in the er and then i cried when i felt no pain, it was so good to feel relief after 5 years of 24/7 PAIN. Answer to someones question, I dont have alot of stiffness, but some.

Just thought I'd share with you all. My Pain Clinic doctor would not prescribe the Dalaudid, that was the medicine in the shot. He did say that the Opana I have is very similar to the Dalaudid. Both meds are morphine based. The dalaudid is like a major drug and used only for certain sitiautions, etc. hospital setting, its also very addictive. It would be hard for somebody to get this in a pill form, even though it is available. THe Opana can be addictive too. My doctor re-wrote my prescription and I am to take the Opana 10mg. 3 times a day along with zanaflex (muscle relaxer) 2mg. 3 times a day. So Ive started this new combination. I must say today my Pain level was much lower, I did experience the side effects, drowsiness, feeling a little dopey, etc. but I think my body will eventually get used to it and maybe, just maybe I have found some relief. It has been a very long journey.

Thank you so much for posting the pms's take on Dalaudid. I'm also glad that your pms adjusted your Opana. Interesting though, I take 20 mg. (ER) TWO times a day, not three like your doc prescribed. I was given Opana IR 5 mg. for breakthrough pain that I can take up to 3 times a day if needed. I know for me it is highly addictive because I start going through withdrawals if I don't get my pills every 12 hours. But like you, I'm about quality of life and don't give a hoot about addiction.

Now I have to find out about the Fentanyl patch recommended by Matz.