Midlifecrisis

Since quitting opiates and benzos a few weeks ago and even moreso since quitting alcohol, err, yesterday, all the pain I've had in my body for along time has come back. At least being on the pills etc, I have had a little break.

It's amazing what your head instantly does when you think you need to go and speak to a doctor about pain relief. I don't want to be back where I started but I don't want the pain either.

I play it over in my head...manage to get a script or strong pain relief....then, oh mention the anxiety.... Blah blah. The conversation really needs to start with, 'look, I'm an addict....'

(Yes, I know I need to get to the bottom of the cause of the pain but I'm just getting my head around actually going and being honest with a doctor.).

Xune

Being honest with your Doctor, I don't see how you have any other choice.

That very action, may in fact be very helpful to your recovery.

Yes?

Midlifecrisis

Yeah definitely. I need to fjnd a doctor anyway to talk about the withdrawal symptoms.

I fjnd it really hard!

Dee74

I live with chronic pain - it took me a long time but I found a good medical team...I'm on some pain killers as needed but a lot of my discomfort can be managed by things like exercise and diet.

I know it's scary but seeing a Dr - and being honest about all your problems can be a great step forward MLC

D

Delilah1

Definitely talk to your doctor, and like Xune said make sure you are honest so the doctor can get you the proper help.

Midlifecrisis

Sorry to hear about your pain.

The painkillers. Are you not tempted to take the whole lot in one day?

I have a healthy (if somewhat restricted) diet and I exercise already so I'll have to go and see what my other options are.

Midlifecrisis

The big H (not heroin) word, yep!

Anna

I have had fibromyalgia for many, many years and I tried self-medicating with alcohol. I know I am lucky, but I have found that yoga and walking and reducing the stress in my life have helped a lot.

I hope you don't have to continue to live with pain.

Midlifecrisis

Sorry to hear that Anna.


What's the pain like form fibromyalgia?

Anna

It's deep muscle pain, and I believed my life was over.

But, there is always hope. Try different avenues - chiropractor, physiotherapist, cutting back on activities, and hopefully something will help.

Midlifecrisis

Awful

I'm going to go see a chiropractor. Just finding the time to get the necessary X-rays at the moment is near impossible!

Thanks for your advice

Midlifecrisis

Sorry to whibge but this is like some bad joke. My neck pain has decided to come back 100 worse today. I'm not sure what to do.

I've just been at the hospital getting my daughters leg re bandaged and I wanted to ask about my neck but I don't want to relapse. Sitting at the chemist waiting for it to open to see if they have anything non opiate. Advil is doing nothing.

Dee74

I've never been tempted no.

I'm not sure if it's because I've always had some level of pain and discomfort, or whether it's because I really dislike feeling out of it now, or whether because I really don't want to go backwards again....

I take these pills, when I need to, to enhance my life not to get out of it.

I only ever take as much as I need and that's been never more than the recommended dose and usually less....if it was over I'd be straight back at the Drs to look at other options.

If you see a Dr you need to be scrupulously honest about your past I think.

There's no point in starting something that you might get addicted to again IMO.

Maybe you need to go to the Big Smoke (or at least a Bigger Smoke) to get someone who knows about addiction and pain MLC?

D

Midlifecrisis

Well that's pretty good then. I don't think I'm at that place quite yet

Yeah I probably do. It's hard for me to get to the city at the moment (4 hour drive) with working 60 hours a week and all the kids, plus we've had several trips to brissie this year for our daughters operations and appointments. I might see if I can fjnd someone and make and appointment to coincide with one of hers Thanks.

Midlifecrisis

At first I read this as, 'Maybe you need to go and get a big smoke...'

I was going to thank you for your advice

nogard

pain management is possible without getting wasted or being without any plan at all.

As has been said Doctor - Honest - Go See

Dee74

I've been addicted to that green stuff you smoke too.
It's not an answer either, I'm afraid

D

Midlifecrisis

It must be, people do it everyday right?

Midlifecrisis

Alas, you are correct.