Painkillers

[madison1101]

Today was the first time I felt like taking narcotics, for legitimate pain. I have never had such severe back pain in my life. The reasons I know about. I plan to call my pain management doctor first thing in the morning. But, today, I was ready to say, "F*** it" to the guidelines in the program and ask for narcotics in the ER. I spoke with my therapist and my sponsor, and was up front about my addictions/alcoholism when I got there, and when I met the Certified Nurse Practitioner. I was prescribed a non-narcotic pain med that has helped in the past, and a non-addicting muscle relaxer.

When the physical pain is bad enough, the recovery takes a back seat, and all I want is relief. So far, so good. The meds are helping.

Trish

 

[TheMainException]

That's awesome to hear that the meds are working! I remember days when they didn't do a bit of good for you.

 

[BobW188]

I have been going nuts the past few weeks with a lingering virus that will not go away, and which includes a nagging cough. And I know a good dollop of Vicks Formula 44 would silence it for hours. Frustration!

 

[madison1101]

I have been going nuts the past few weeks with a lingering virus that will not go away, and which includes a nagging cough. And I know a good dollop of Vicks Formula 44 would silence it for hours. Frustration!

I swear by Mucinex, which is alcohol free.

 

[BobW188]

Be careful. I picked up a nasal spray under the Mucines label that did not contain guafenisen (sp?). Otherwise, yes, it's the best sober product on the market,

 

[madison1101]

Be careful. I picked up a nasal spray under the Mucines label that did not contain guafenisen (sp?). Otherwise, yes, it's the best sober product on the market,

Thanks for the heads up. I have to Rx nasal sprays I take for allergies each day. That's plenty for me.

 

[TheMainException]

Robogels are good for persistent coughs and don't contain alcohol that I know of. Pure dextromethorphan HBr (the ingredient for relieving coughs). My drug know-how is good for something for once!!

 

[hotsauce5000]

i recomend any hotsauce or hot pepper for any cold remedy. sure it may burn for a bit, but i guarantee it will cleanse your sinuses and lungs of germs.

it will make you blow your nose and cough up stuff, helping to expell the stuff.