Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 , you are wasting your time here.... I think most of on here think that you and are not mindless " dope pushers " . Let them go bother someone else or make there own group. This " crap " is too much to read through and I do not want to miss someone I could " help " . in NH Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:20 PM You just had surgery, please follow your surgeons post op orders for your recovery. Do not go see a chiropractor, you just had surgery, you need to let your spine heal. Most likely your MD will want you to start PT to strenghten your muscles to support your spine. That is the best thing you can do for yourself, gentle massage when you get the ok is good too. will likely give you some good advice as well, she is a surgical nurse and knows very well the Post Op protocal. take care RN in DC > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Request to Moderator: Please help Bugsy <bugsy1970@...> > > > AMEN ! > --- Babbitt > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > From: prrywndy <wendy.tom@earthlink .net <wendy.tom%40earthl ink.net>> > spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com<spinedisorderssupp ortgroup% 40groups. com> > Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 3:17:20 PM > Subject: Re: surgery recovery > > > Excuse me " QUADC, DABCN " I have to reply... a person who has just had > surgery does NOT need to go see or consult a chiropractor, I think you have > stepped over the line here! > > This person who did not give his/her name just had surgery, he / she needs > to recover and follow the surgeons orders which will no doubt include > Physical Therapy. Manipulation of an area that was just operated on could > put someone in terrible pain and someone else subject to a law suit. > > I think you need to restrict yourself to comments and not advice. I cant > even imagine telling a Post Op recovering patient to go see a chiro....that > is outrageous as well as unethical. > > Please use your educated brain and stop trying to sell chiropractic > services...this site is not a sales forum! This is a support group. > > RN > > > > > > From: danielliesmellie <danielliesmellie@ ...> > > Subject: surgery recovery > > spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com > > Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 1:30 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently > in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal > surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my > journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately > that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want > to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks again , Appears that you're healthy because, you manage a minority gang that likes to bash individuals and professions. They deserve understanding however, until civil, their behavior does not deserve acceptance. sincerely, AQUADC, DABCN From: prrywndy <wendy.tom@earthlin k .net> Subject: Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:20 PM You just had surgery, please follow your surgeons post op orders for your recovery. Do not go see a chiropractor, you just had surgery, you need to let your spine heal. Most likely your MD will want you to start PT to strenghten your muscles to support your spine. That is the best thing you can do for yourself, gentle massage when you get the ok is good too. will likely give you some good advice as well, she is a surgical nurse and knows very well the Post Op protocal. take care RN in DC > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Honestly, I needed to do this. I have bit my tongue far too many times with these wackos on here...like Mercurious and other chiros on here. I really needed to just let it out. I intend to read every post in my inbox and respond to those who need help....I won't lose them.  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: cathy mccarthy <bbhorsetack@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 8:44:50 PM Subject: Re: Re: Re: surgery recovery  , you are wasting your time here.... I think most of on here think that you and are not mindless " dope pushers " . Let them go bother someone else or make there own group. This " crap " is too much to read through and I do not want to miss someone I could " help " . in NH Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:20 PM You just had surgery, please follow your surgeons post op orders for your recovery. Do not go see a chiropractor, you just had surgery, you need to let your spine heal. Most likely your MD will want you to start PT to strenghten your muscles to support your spine. That is the best thing you can do for yourself, gentle massage when you get the ok is good too. will likely give you some good advice as well, she is a surgical nurse and knows very well the Post Op protocal. take care RN in DC > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Well you are on the right track le. Keep that in the back of your mind when you think about doing something you should not. I started having spine problems at age 15 and had my first surgery at 16...a microdiscectomy( which in my opinion should be outlawed). I have had six surgeries on the same levels since then and am finally doing pretty darn well. I just wish I knew then what I know now, I would have done things so differently. I have three children and had my first fusion when they were 1 1/2 and 2 1/2...so I know your dilemma well. I lived it. But if I can tell you one thing it is this...you get only ONE chance to recover from surgery. TAKE YOUR TIME. If you have to hire a mother's helper or a nanny then thats what you do. I will tell you that it is HIGHLY likely that your symptoms will return within months, maybe a year if you are lucky. Just don't be disappointed when that old feeling starts to return. Take excellent care of your body. Keep your weight down....and unlike many think...it's not just obesity that hurts your back. For someone like us, even 10 pounds make a huge difference...trust me. You have to stay thin (not skinny) and strong (not muscular). Do physical therapy!!!!! But please find a good one. Do some research and look for a PT with a Masters' " MPT " or doctorate PhD. Also finding a place that has a massage therapist on staff is a huge pro as most insurance companies will now cover massage when administered as part of integrative physical therapy. It made a world of difference for me...and I've seen a dozen PT's in my time so far.  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: danielliesmellie <danielliesmellie@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 2:30:46 PM Subject: surgery recovery  Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 You got it .  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: prrywndy <wendy.tom@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 4:17:42 PM Subject: Re: surgery recovery  I would like to ask the Moderator to step in please, I think we are seeing some very egregious behaviour here. This is a peaceful, helpful site but every once in awhile people get on here with not so hidden adjenda's, I think we are seeing this here. Insults and self promotion do not have a place on this site. RN > > > > > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Oh honey.....I AM the moderator!!!!!!!!!!!  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: b p <aquadc@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 4:34:55 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  jarch, You deserve peace. Stop and or simply ignore the bashing. However, yes, I may suggest that the moderator intervene as a few in this forum appears to be growing into a facist attempt to eliminate Chiropractic unless those few stop their unethical posts.. regards, AQUADC , DABCN From: jarcher107aol (DOT) com <jarcher107aol (DOT) com> Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 3:26 PM  It's driving ME straight up the wall. In a message dated 10/28/2009 4:18:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wendy.tom@earthlink .net writes: I would like to ask the Moderator to step in please, I think we are seeing some very egregious behaviour here. This is a peaceful, helpful site but every once in awhile people get on here with not so hidden adjenda's, I think we are seeing this here. Insults and self promotion do not have a place on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Whew! If you're still around after the major storm... Hi le! I've had a spinal surgery at C6-7 for extruded disc and spurring. Where was yours? The best advice I can give you is to absolutely follow the doctor's orders. If they say don't lift, DON'T. If they say do PT, do it to the best of your ability (especially the home exercises that PT gives--they can be key to keeping range of motion). And lastly, try to vent here instead of letting guilt or depression make you take things too fast. Doing things right in the beginning can save you a LOT of pain and problems down the road. All best, > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have a case of the giggles now...can you adjust THAT AQUA?  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: " jarcher107@... " <jarcher107@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 5:12:44 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  More nastiness, though not crossing the line into libel. As for learning the legal elements, I got that part down long ago in law school, followed be decades of legal practice. You are, as ever, very confused about law, and I would tend to think medicine as well. Now go adjust something, if only your underdrawers, which seem to be perhaps squeezing you too tightly the way you have them all wadded dup. In a message dated 10/28/2009 5:08:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aquadc (DOT) com writes: No. When you learn the legal elements, so far, the toxic spew created by the few hate filled fascists that have posted anti Chiropractic lies is not libel much less illegal. Even though, we have the right to free speech, some will to create hate and as of today, that is illegal. I suggest you drop the Jerry Springer Show and focus on health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I'm not sure what was meant by muscular, but probably that you need to strengthen your core muscles that support your spine, not necessarily bulk up as in " muscular. " I am just now in PT after my latest surgery in June. It does help quite a bit if you get a good physical therapist to work with you and show you how to improve the strength of your core muscles. > > Okay, now you have me curious. I' fine on the thin part, fortunately, but > talk to me more about strong but not muscular. > > (Okay, keep in mind I'm 63...but I " m still fairly muscular, all things > considered.) > > I guess I should track down a PT though..I sort of skipped over this after > the spring surgery, since I was basically just back to being able to deal > with everything pretty easily once the stiffness wore off. My main problem > was remembering NOT to pick up 25 and 30 pound bags of parrot food sand > heave them around. > > > In a message dated 10/28/2009 10:32:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > tpowell1977@... writes: > > You have to stay thin (not skinny) and strong (not muscular). > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Right Barb...I meant strong but not necessarily muscular. Some people equate strong with weight lifting and big  muscles. In actuality, bulk muscles should not be attempted until you have strengthened several layers of core muscles.--- Babbitt ________________________________ From: Barb <ellijaygal@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 11:40:42 PM Subject: Re: surgery recovery  I'm not sure what was meant by muscular, but probably that you need to strengthen your core muscles that support your spine, not necessarily bulk up as in " muscular. " I am just now in PT after my latest surgery in June. It does help quite a bit if you get a good physical therapist to work with you and show you how to improve the strength of your core muscles. > > Okay, now you have me curious. I' fine on the thin part, fortunately, but > talk to me more about strong but not muscular. > > (Okay, keep in mind I'm 63...but I " m still fairly muscular, all things > considered.) > > I guess I should track down a PT though..I sort of skipped over this after > the spring surgery, since I was basically just back to being able to deal > with everything pretty easily once the stiffness wore off. My main problem > was remembering NOT to pick up 25 and 30 pound bags of parrot food sand > heave them around. > > > In a message dated 10/28/2009 10:32:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > tpowell1977@ ... writes: > > You have to stay thin (not skinny) and strong (not muscular). > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 NO CRUNCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh man...you need to find a good physical therapist. Core strengthening does NOT involve crunches or sit-ups. It's imperative for you to begin at the ground and work your way up. Just trust mre on this one...I have BEEN THERE! You will hurt yourself and at least cause a sharp increase in pain. If you want to give me an idea where you live, I can try to help you find a good PT.  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: " jarcher107@... " <jarcher107@...> spinal problems Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 12:01:12 AM Subject: Re: surgery recovery  Okay...I'm not lifting weights, that's for sure, but do need to talk to Back Guy since I was crunching away when I could FEEL something in my spine, seriously..talk about freezing in mid-crunch.. .but I've got back muscles back, and abdominals, and well.. " toned " ? Or ahh...with a brief 40-year flashback to how I used to look..... " toned for a 63-year old anyway " ? My hip surgeon was amused when, after he said to me " Show me how you tie your shoes " I just bent over from the wait to floor level and tied them. I can do that, and go on to flat handed on the floor..but he seemed to have been expecting me to cross one leg over the other knee and do it. Hunh. No way. judith (falling apart at the seams after 63 totally healthy years) In a message dated 10/28/2009 11:45:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ellijaygal (DOT) com writes: I'm not sure what was meant by muscular, but probably that you need to strengthen your core muscles that support your spine, not necessarily bulk up as in " muscular. " I am just now in PT after my latest surgery in June. It does help quite a bit if you get a good physical therapist to work with you and show you how to improve the strength of your core muscles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 ..... Can you moderate this person?  Debra ________________________________ From: Babbitt <tpowell1977@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:31:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  Oh honey.....I AM the moderator!!! !!!!!!!!  --- Babbitt ____________ _________ _________ __ From: b p <aquadc (DOT) com> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 4:34:55 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  jarch, You deserve peace. Stop and or simply ignore the bashing. However, yes, I may suggest that the moderator intervene as a few in this forum appears to be growing into a facist attempt to eliminate Chiropractic unless those few stop their unethical posts.. regards, AQUADC , DABCN From: jarcher107aol (DOT) com <jarcher107@ aol. com> Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 3:26 PM  It's driving ME straight up the wall. In a message dated 10/28/2009 4:18:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wendy.tom@earthlink .net writes: I would like to ask the Moderator to step in please, I think we are seeing some very egregious behaviour here. This is a peaceful, helpful site but every once in awhile people get on here with not so hidden adjenda's, I think we are seeing this here. Insults and self promotion do not have a place on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 always gets self righteous and passive aggressive against people who have alternative viewpoints. Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:20 PM You just had surgery, please follow your surgeons post op orders for your recovery. Do not go see a chiropractor, you just had surgery, you need to let your spine heal. Most likely your MD will want you to start PT to strenghten your muscles to support your spine. That is the best thing you can do for yourself, gentle massage when you get the ok is good too. will likely give you some good advice as well, she is a surgical nurse and knows very well the Post Op protocal. take care RN in DC > > Hi!I had minimally invasive spinal surgery on wednesday and am currently > in the recovery phase,was curious to hear if any of you had had spinal > surgery and if you had any suggestions or pointers for me as i continue my > journey to recovery.i am only 29 years old and feel really depressed > lately that i cant be the wife and mom i want to be right now,but i also > dont want to do too much and be right back in the operating room. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Already done my friend! I am well by the way...you have been missed! How are you???  --- Babbitt ________________________________ From: Debra <i_ownaberner@...> spinal problems Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 1:26:34 AM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  ..... Can you moderate this person?  Debra ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Babbitt <tpowell1977> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:31:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  Oh honey.....I AM the moderator!!! !!!!!!!!  --- Babbitt ____________ _________ _________ __ From: b p <aquadc (DOT) com> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 4:34:55 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  jarch, You deserve peace. Stop and or simply ignore the bashing. However, yes, I may suggest that the moderator intervene as a few in this forum appears to be growing into a facist attempt to eliminate Chiropractic unless those few stop their unethical posts.. regards, AQUADC , DABCN From: jarcher107aol (DOT) com <jarcher107@ aol. com> Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 3:26 PM  It's driving ME straight up the wall. In a message dated 10/28/2009 4:18:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wendy.tom@earthlink .net writes: I would like to ask the Moderator to step in please, I think we are seeing some very egregious behaviour here. This is a peaceful, helpful site but every once in awhile people get on here with not so hidden adjenda's, I think we are seeing this here. Insults and self promotion do not have a place on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 In July after returning from vacation I had a 105 temp and was very sick......horrible sore throat....went to the ER...tested for everything....decided it was H1N1....no biggie sent home...the next morning i woke up with blisters covering my mouth tongue and throat....by that evening my airway and tongue were swollen....went back to the ER...the ER doc was shocked they couldnt decide if it was an averwhelming herpes type problem or crohns....admitted on acyclovir IV....and IV dilaudid every 2 hours...the pain was horrendous....couldnt swallow my own spit couldnt eat...the interesting thing.....i am almost scared to put it on paper per se...since then its like it did something to my back in a good way.....my stimulator has been off for months and i have had absolutely no back paim....something weird going n there....not going to complain though,.,... So I realize that you took that job....I understand why working on a 12 year old was more difficult then the baby....after being a NICU RN and doing pediatrics in home care,...the 5 day old had not yeat developed the personality that a 12 year old has....therefore the loss is so much more profound....as I say that I realize its a  huge loss either way for the parent....but as a nurse it was easier for me to deal with the baby born at 24 weeks say that had only experienced pain in its short life....the first time i witnessed a deceased baby i fell apart and totally lost it at work.....thats one of the moments that i will never forget... If you need some help putting together the FAQS let me know i am more then happy to help...and now actually have some time..... deb RN  Debra ________________________________ From: Babbitt <tpowell1977@...> spinal problems Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 5:36:39 AM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  Already done my friend! I am well by the way...you have been missed! How are you???  --- Babbitt ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Debra <i_ownaberner> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 1:26:34 AM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  ..... Can you moderate this person?  Debra ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Babbitt <tpowell1977> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:31:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  Oh honey.....I AM the moderator!!! !!!!!!!!  --- Babbitt ____________ _________ _________ __ From: b p <aquadc (DOT) com> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 4:34:55 PM Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery  jarch, You deserve peace. Stop and or simply ignore the bashing. However, yes, I may suggest that the moderator intervene as a few in this forum appears to be growing into a facist attempt to eliminate Chiropractic unless those few stop their unethical posts.. regards, AQUADC , DABCN From: jarcher107aol (DOT) com <jarcher107@ aol. com> Subject: Re: Re: surgery recovery spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 3:26 PM  It's driving ME straight up the wall. In a message dated 10/28/2009 4:18:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wendy.tom@earthlink .net writes: I would like to ask the Moderator to step in please, I think we are seeing some very egregious behaviour here. This is a peaceful, helpful site but every once in awhile people get on here with not so hidden adjenda's, I think we are seeing this here. Insults and self promotion do not have a place on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Well.......It looks like I'm definitely not alone in MY recovery. Was this tendon replacement month!?! Anyway, haven't had the opportunity to send any of my own info, so here it is. Went to my return visit Thursday & they took the stiches out. Because of the surgery being mostly soft tissue it seems that recovery will be FAR quicker than originally planned. 2 more weeks of non weight bearing, making a total of 4 weeks instead of 7. Then I can begin weight until full weight in 2 more weeks after instead of the gradual 7 weeks previously thought.  Had a bad day though today.  I've been weening myself off of the Oxycodone by stretching the distance between dosage farther and farther but staying with the same dose. I've had alot of company and my mother (bless her heart) has been my nursemaid, enabling my wife to go to work. My family also has been around. Well, today everybody went home and I decided that today was a good day to go cold turkey, since I can probably get by on Tylenol. WRONG I haven't felt so empty for a LONG time. I've decided to curb my medication dosage insted of cutting off. 2 every 6 hrs then 1, then 1/2. After that, If there's a problem, well.........it's lucky I have alot of clean & sober friends. defman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Defman, I have to say that what you describe here is like practice bleeding, in that you are not taking the dosage of medication you are allowed. If the stuff art that dose makes you feel like your high, that means that the pain is subsiding, after which you can then reduce the dosage. Take the medicine at prescribed dosage unless you feel high until it is gone. After that first try switching to aspirin/tylenol/advil for what pain remains. If that pain is too much for 4000 mg tylenol or the equivalent in Advil or aspirin, then ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR MORE. You seem to have the notion that if you take them until the end of the bottle, unless the pain has clearly subsided, in which case you will fee high, and not just like the pain is suppressed, you will somehow suffer addiction/dependence/withdrawal. This isn't true. If you were not addicted before the pain, and you take the medication while have the pain, no addiction or dependence occurs.... unless you are ignoring or actively chasing any euphoria you feel, there is no problem with coming to the end of the bottle. If there is still too much pain for the over-the-counter analgesics, you have the right in many states to opiate pain relief. Your doctor can easily see if you are abusing the drugs, and postoperative pain should be relieved. On Oct 17, 2010, at 6:46 PM, defman wrote: > > I've been weening myself off of the Oxycodone by stretching the distance between dosage farther and farther but staying with the same dose. > > I've had alot of company and my mother (bless her heart) has been my nursemaid, enabling my wife to go to work. My family also has been around. Well, today everybody went home and I decided that today was a good day to go cold turkey, since I can probably get by on Tylenol. WRONG I haven't felt so empty for a LONG time. > > I've decided to curb my medication dosage insted of cutting off. 2 every 6 hrs then 1, then 1/2. After that, If there's a problem, well.........it's lucky I have alot of clean & sober friends. > > defman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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