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Originally Posted by lisamweldon
Do u guys and girls think I am taking too much hydrocodone? I take about (6) 7.5/325mg a day while working 12 hour shifts and I was just wanting to know your opinion, it seems when i take it every 4 hours instead of every 6 it pretty much makes me comfortable all day. I was diagnosed oct 2008 and It is in my right foot. Thanks LISa  |
Lisa,
You've gotten some good advice here.
Some of it may sound harsh, and I know, truly, that's not what you "need" right now.
However,
as it's been said, is all true.
Nobody but you and your doctor can delegate this type of thing.
I can say this:
Many of us have very knowledgeable doctors, who understand that a "cocktail" ( a very poor word for what it is ), of meds might be indicated.
Still,
It's between you and your doctor.
Do you trust him/her?
Sometimes, straight out "painkillers" aren't the best choice, and I somehow feel, that's what you're asking.......
Am I correct?
I don't want to see you be "chased away".
That would be a world of indifference, and NOT what I've learned this group to be!
In private (PM's), I'm sure, that many of us would talk about this in more detail, but you must remember, NONE of us are doctors!
We only have experience on our side.
Maybe, just maybe,
an anti depressant might be indicated, that's up to your doctor.As may be other things that add up to a "cocktail"... to Manage your symptoms.
As we have no cure at the moment, we live in a triangle,
Your Meds / Your doctor, you.
Your mental health / PManagement psych, and you...
Your body / EXCERCISE "Use it or Lose it", keep it moving! as you seem to be!
Good for you!
Or, other things that might be indicated in the "cocktail"....
Anyway,
What I want to say to you MOST IMPORTANTLY!
Is that you have found a HOME!
I think that WE ARE EMBARRASSED, and YOU SHOULD NOT BE!
YOU asked a straight, flat out question.
And, you shouldn't be attacked for that, or, even feel that way.
(I do not believe ANYONE attacked you!)
But, being a newbie myself, and a bit vocal, I understand.
I truly do.
PM me if you wish.
But, whatever you do, PLEASE, don't retract yourself from this group!
You've hit a GoldMine of information!
None of us know the "Best Way", and we're All Searching for it!
We help each other.
And, we all look forward to when you will help us!
You were absolutely correct to ask a question!
Dam Right!
Don't feel that you got "shot down", because we don't have the exact answer! Please?
We value your contribution, and questions!
Nobody here is odd, or out of sorts, or we all are!
WE're HERE FOR YOU!
Pete
asb
Please. stay with us?
