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Originally Posted by ElaineD
Hi Debi,
the key to pain is to keep it 'in the box'.
It is easier to keep pain under control with regular dosage that it is to get it under control once it has escalated.
I take my pain medications regularly.
I know many people who insist on taking pain medication only when the pain gets bad. It takes MORE medication to bring the pain under control that way.
It is also very hard on your system to have that stress.
I hope your appointment at Emory is the beginning of a new stage in your journey.
Hugs, Elaine.
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I also take my pain meds on a regular basis. I have a Pain Management doctor that has been prescribing for the past few years. Did do the usual spine procedures/injections, SCS trial; but the only thing that seems to help
me get some quality time, in spite of 24/7 pain, to a level is as you mentioned; is taking meds on a regular basis.
I am on a pretty high dose of narcotics; take 60mgs. Oxycontin every 6 hrs, as well a Percocet for breakthru pain. Unfortunately, the dependency for reducing pain is part of the end result.
Gerry