Purple
Enthusiast
Reged: 07/15/03
Posts: 233
Loc: Midwest
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This is an update to my prior post about taking too much meds. I saw my PCP today and told him point blank that I CANNOT take these daily headaches and that I have tried everything under the sun to stop them. NO caffeine, watching what I eat (I lost 11 lbs since my visit there 6 wks ago) no MSG, no cheese etc. I have been down this road before about watching what I eat & drink to see if I have "triggers" that start the headaches. I have kept a diary in the past for this. I decided to try again to see if something I was doing was causing the headaches. Granted, with the Lortab was taking I probably was experiencing the "rebound headaches", which I have suffered from before.
Anyway, I requested that he send me to a Pain Clinic. I told him that this has affected my quality of life and this has to stop. I however, did NOT tell him about my use of OP's recently and this board. I know I he would have "blacklisted" me and that would be the end of it since I would be labeled the rest of my life as a drug seeker. That is far from the truth! I just want to live my life normal (or as close to it as I can get).
My PCP is referring me first to a neurologist before the Pain Clinic to rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing the headaches. My PCP looked at my file and I have been suffering for 7 years! He sent me to this neuro before 7 years ago when the headaches started after a car accident. Anyway, I am making the appt tomorrow and go through what I have to in order to get into a Pain Clinic. I will let you all know how it goes. I have stopped the Lortab (actually ran out yesterday), I have not had any w/d's yet but I am sure tomorrow I will, I am taking the Immodium w/me to work.
Thanks for this great board and members and the support, info you provided on my other thread. I also read the thread about the experience at the Pain Clinic from another member & all the responses and I really have hope right now!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!       
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LumbarSpasm
Silent Chaos
Reged: 05/07/02
Posts: 1538
Loc: USA
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Good Luck.
Once the neuro rules out other conditions, be swift and firm on getting to a PM doc.
I'd just hate to see you stuck...
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LumbarSpasm
Or just a pain in the butt?!
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PAIDFO
Member
Reged: 02/01/03
Posts: 149
Loc: southeast
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Good Luck! My pain Doc has been an angel.I will always remember the day he looked me in the eye and said"Don't worry I can and will help you".One of the best days I've ever had.I wish you the same.Keep us posted.
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"The difference between Ordinary and Extraordinary is the Little Extra"
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chevygal
Veteran
Reged: 04/28/03
Posts: 504
Loc: Way down south
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Purple
I am glad to hear you may be getting the help ya really need. I,as well as the others, will be anxious to hear how things go. I will be thinking of ya. Take care of yourself as I know this won't be easy on you. My very best to ya.
chevygal
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Jordan530
WonderWoman
Reged: 11/20/02
Posts: 597
Loc: The Left Coast of Florida
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Hi!
Just wanted to wish you luck. I also have my first appointment with a pain doc on Monday and I'm stressing pretty badly. Hopefully it will work out great for both of us!
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'A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand'
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BlackCat
Old Hand
Reged: 09/22/03
Posts: 403
Loc: Bed
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Purple,
How did it go at work today being off Lortab for the second day? I hope your PCP gave you a script for something (Norco or Percocet) so you can at least taper down.
Going cold turkey sucks at 130 mg hydro / day. I should know - I'm on 20-25 Norcos per day (250 mg hydro) and trying to taper down.
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IMSUSCOT1
Threadhead
Reged: 10/23/02
Posts: 874
Loc: usa
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So glad to hear an update! And sorry you're going through this it really sucks! Good luck & keep us updated
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Purple
Enthusiast
Reged: 07/15/03
Posts: 233
Loc: Midwest
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So far so good with being off the Hydro for the second straight day. No w/d's so far, I am feeling good. Will see what happens tomorrow, still have the Immodium w/me but didn't need it yet today. Will keep you posted.
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