Yeah that's the problem. And the hardest part is that relief is only a pill or two away...yet I can't take anything for fear it will show up in my test in 2 weeks. Not only will they do a pee test, but here they do pill counts and depending on the doc you have 4 hours to get in there with all your meds to account for.
It's terrible here in NY. And it's not like I am some young kid looking for a good time....I've all the MRI's, Ct's, xrays, and what ever to prove that I have enought pain for 20 people.
And of course I must seem especially neferious since I am a, or were till I got ill, elementary teacher......and artist. SIGH

So what type of person has to go through this? anyone they want....it has gotten so bad that my PC came out one day and said "sure wish I have a recorder" that she would never prescribe narcotics no matter what...her licence meant too much to her.
And before you think she's really bad, I gotta say this. The doc that pulled my hydro after 12 YEARS (of being prescribed by HERSELF PERSONALLY) is one of the head docs at UVM university of Vermont Medical school dept of Rehumotology!!!!!!!!! She is a TEACHER.....my God what will this world come to? Is this what what they are teaching the next crop of docs.

I have so little hope for the future because of all of this. I do not know how many more years I can go on begging every few months for meds I NEED so I can take care of my son.....it's just me and him, so it doesn't matter how bad I feel....I've got to BE Just to exist! this would all be so much easier to end if I didn't have my son to care for.

makethepaingoaway,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

thanks for the support...it helps so much to talk with others that understand "me". Most "NORMALS" do not, heck, even my own family believes that i am just a shifter and low life (even though I have a degree and a calling) because I cannot work.

I use to belonged to a fairly busy support board for many years, and something happened 6 or 7 months ago that caused me stop going, and I have been shopping for a new "home" since....This community seems like a possibility. I most definitely will hang out for a while and see if I fit.
Thank you for having me!

This board is compassionate, I hope you find it so. Wish I could give advice as to a good OTC, I only use Alleve, something that was recommended to me, when I was taking Interfurons for MS. Helped with the headaches and flu-like symptoms, that are a side effect of those meds.

I hear your frustration about wanting to relieve the pain, all the while waiting for more testing and evaluation. What does your dr's office recommend for OTC's, that won't cause a problem with the upcoming pee test? Maybe even speak with one of the nurses, on their staff?

thanks for the idea Gladys, I never really thought to contact them, but I did that today and was told what we all know, heat, cold, and OTC stuff. The only big light at the tunnel is that I know she wiill give me more that hydrocodone and flexeral! Honestly, now that I've gone through the withdrawls, i do not feel that much more pain with the OTC's so I guess that tells me something. been on them of 10 or more years now.

So glad to have found you all. I really need the support right now...it's a bad period, but i just need to keep repeating "it'll be over soon" over and over, lol