pain and need help

[bjune]

Hi, I was in a car accident 4 years ago, I had hurt my back and had 3 knee surgeries and my knee still is not right, I have pain 24/7 , I am going to pain management , and I am on vicodin, it gives me side effect , like sadness and anxiety, I am on muscle relaxers and anti anxiety medicine too. I really want off the vicodin, it. bothers my thinking and I have a hard time reading my bible. and I just can't get interested in anything , I am depressed, it's like I have no will power to stop them, I take 3 pills a day, the dr gave me some other medicine to try but they really hurt my stomach, I have lost 12 lbs, so I'm weigh. 98 , right now. I really need prayer for. will power, how do I draw. strength. from God. to stop, I was going to try just asprin but I don't know if it will be strong enough, I feel so bad that I feel like I let God down cause I am not trying harder, or stronger.... please someone tell me how can I get myself out of this mess Ihave let myself into.. thank you...

 

[cmath02]

Truly, i feel your pain. Its difficult to get out of this rut, and to believe you can feel better. The truth is, you can, and its all within your control.

I spent a long time on pain meds and believed them to be my friend. They werent - they messed me up!. I went back to basics, by changing my diet, taking a walk every day (then joining a gym), clearing my head and slowly cutting back on the meds. It takes time, it takes effort and it takes commitment. And it is so worth it!

 

[bjune]

thank you so much for your advise, I have been praying a lot and something you said , made me think about what I think The Lord has told me,
I kept thinking start over, go back , because now I feel like I am trying to
find my way back. to The Lord, I was going to church , and now I once in awhile watch a pastor. on tv, something I realize the devil. is, trying to
hurt us, steal, kill and destroy. 14years ago I had cancer, I had my lung removed, 5months of chemo, and 7. weeks of radiation , and God was with me all the way. I know he will help me again, I just need his strength and will power.. thanks again you made me feel so much better to know that there is someone who knows how I feel. and is. supporting me. God Bless..

 

[If Not For Grace]

Check with your doctors but several people I know have found hydro therapy to be a great pain reliever, especially for those having been through knee surgeries. I have a friend who just today told me she had to miss 5 weeks of her "swimming" because of plastic surgery and how she had started back just last week (she does hydro daily) and that once again she is pain free in her knees. The YMCA offers financial assistance for dues if need be and the Park & Recreation dept has several facilities available in our community that have senior hdyro classes. Joining one might relieve some of the isolation and thus depression you suffer as well.

 

[bjune]

hi, thank you so much, I thought about, getting in the pool at the y, I was hoping it would be warm, some older ladies was in it..
God Bless.........

 

[Autumnleaf]

If you are in pain then maybe you need pain meds. Vicodin is one option and there are others. Oxycontin, tramadol, tylenol, meloxicam etc... There are many options. Tell your dr what is going on and work with them to find something that works for you.

 

[bjune]

hi, thank you for your reply, I have talked to my dr about. different meds,
I wanted to get away from narcotics, and it can't tolerates nasaids, we have tried some like celabrax , but they give me heart palpations. , my heart is enlarged because of having one lung, I am trying to go nature supplements and aspirin, omega3. , I have read was good for joints, I keep reading and praying The Lord will show me the. way to what will help me with pain.
my biggest problem is getting off Vicodin , cause it causes muscle cramps and interferes. with other meds, while weaning off, my thing is how do I get rid of the cravings for it, dr said weaning is the best way, but it is still hard. anyone have any ideas , I could use them..... thanks,
Praise is the Song of a Soul Set. Free!!!!!

 

[Chaplain David]

Hi, I was in a car accident 4 years ago, I had hurt my back and had 3 knee surgeries and my knee still is not right, I have pain 24/7 , I am going to pain management , and I am on vicodin, it gives me side effect , like sadness and anxiety, I am on muscle relaxers and anti anxiety medicine too. I really want off the vicodin, it. bothers my thinking and I have a hard time reading my bible. and I just can't get interested in anything , I am depressed, it's like I have no will power to stop them, I take 3 pills a day, the dr gave me some other medicine to try but they really hurt my stomach, I have lost 12 lbs, so I'm weigh. 98 , right now. I really need prayer for. will power, how do I draw. strength. from God. to stop, I was going to try just asprin but I don't know if it will be strong enough, I feel so bad that I feel like I let God down cause I am not trying harder, or stronger.... please someone tell me how can I get myself out of this mess Ihave let myself into.. thank you...

This is not your fault. I understand about the Vicodin and agree. Keep praying about it and trying alternatives. View small decreases in the medication as large wins as it's hard to quit once addicted. In fact we probably could agree that "hard" isn't a strong enough word to describe how difficult it is to wean from. Keep trying. Don't give up. You're going to do this thing. God bless you.

 

[bjune]

thank you for support, it helps so much.....I cut the pills into 3/4, and been on that for a couple weeks,, I tried 1/2 today, but still felt I needed. more, pain wise and mind, so I cut 1/4 into 1/8, for a couple days. it is weird. some days if I go. 6 ,7 hours without it I don't want it, it's. when I take some I feel like I want more, I wish I could just stop. cold turkey but that's not good..
thanks to all.... God Bless..

 

[Autumnleaf]

hi, thank you for your reply, I have talked to my dr about. different meds,
I wanted to get away from narcotics, and it can't tolerates nasaids, we have tried some like celabrax , but they give me heart palpations. , my heart is enlarged because of having one lung, I am trying to go nature supplements and aspirin, omega3. , I have read was good for joints, I keep reading and praying The Lord will show me the. way to what will help me with pain.
my biggest problem is getting off Vicodin , cause it causes muscle cramps and interferes. with other meds, while weaning off, my thing is how do I get rid of the cravings for it, dr said weaning is the best way, but it is still hard. anyone have any ideas , I could use them..... thanks,
Praise is the Song of a Soul Set. Free!!!!!

What about extended release patches of lidocaine, non-narcotic or fentanyl, narcotic? Those would give you around the clock pain relief and you probably wouldn't be tempted to use more of them since you just swap out the patch after so much time. There is also extended release oxycodone or morphine that would give 12 hour pain relief. I've heard that if you are in pain it should not cause respiratory depression so if you get the dose right it could really hit the spot.