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Originally Posted by Snoopy
Thank you, Beth. I will keep your offer in mind about the PM for the name of the pain doctor. I'm just not quite ready for that - I hope you understand.
beautytransforming, no, I haven't tried Ultram actually there's probably a fair amount of meds I haven't tried. One of the reasons I'm going back to my old neuro in May. I just don't think the current neuro and I are a good match.
Addiction is my main reason for trying to stay away from the narcotics although I am aware Klonopin can be addictive 
I have a family history of addiction and I refuse to go down that road.
I would like to apologize to everyone who has read pervious threads of mine on this same topic. I'm sure some of you may be getting tired of hearing about it 
I am just very frustrated at this time and so, I guess you could say I am having a mini vent 
Thanks, everyone for understanding  |
I understand the addiction thing. I come from a family racked with addiction. Mine was food. I got up to 303#, which is why I had gastric bypass.
I take the klonipin. I have taken myself off of it a few times to ensure I am not addicted. You are taking a low dose, so I don't think you have much to worry about.
I also would not worry about the ultram. As I said, I take 1/2 and it lasts all day for me (but I only have mild pain). I think this may be a good option (coming from the nurse in me and the addiction specialist in me) for you. It isn't hard on your stomach like NSAIDS, no control issues like narcs, and good pain relief.
Good luck. I hope you find something to help
Connie