Posted by spriggy on November 17, 2005, at 18:07:20
In reply to Re: Great discussion, posted by mama141 on November 15, 2005, at 8:25:23
Because of fibromyalgia and lupus, I have hydrocodone that I take 5/500- I try to not take it daily, some days I have to take two, some days I take one half, some days I take nothing.
Depends on the day and my pain/aches.
Anyway, I did notice that even at a very low dose ( cutting 5/500 in half), that about 30 minutes after I took it, I was much calmer, nicer, and happier.
Of course, I recognized it was from the meds and becuase of that, I try to be careful to not use it as my anti depressant (because that's not what *my* doctor prescribed it for).
However, if I had tried EVERYTHING, and felt miserable, and had my doctor's approval and found that this was the one that helped me survive and thrive... I would take it.
I've been to that point of desperation that I would do ANYTHING to feel "normal" and desire life again.
So I'm glad you've found something that works and you have an understanding doctor.
poster:spriggy
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