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Posted by CarolAnn on October 16, 2000, at 9:17:36
Hello all! I've been dealing with TMJ problems for some time now, and have been prescribed hydrocodone. Does anyone have experience with 'coming off' this drug? I'm not taking that much, so when I ran out, I didn't get a refill right away. The next night(after one full day w/o it), was a nightmare. I couldn't even attempt to go to sleep. My joints (esp. my fingers) had this horrible itching feeling, and I couldn't be 'still'. The next night was the same, but by the third night, I was better. I still have major pain, and am a huge wimp, so I really need prescription pain meds. Anyone have ideas for something better or something less difficult to 'stop' taking? Thanks ya'll! CarolAnn
Posted by noa on October 16, 2000, at 10:36:38
In reply to hydrocodone, stupidity, and me...., posted by CarolAnn on October 16, 2000, at 9:17:36
All I know is that when I was taking a med that is a combo of ibuprofen and hydrocodone, the pain relief was minor, but I didn't care!!!
In other words, I could see the potential for dependence and addiction.
Posted by shar on October 16, 2000, at 11:20:15
In reply to Re: hydrocodone, stupidity, and me...., posted by noa on October 16, 2000, at 10:36:38
I don't know much about the type of pain TMJ causes, like could you use a muscle relaxant instead of painkiller?
I wonder if it would be of value, if you have to be on painkillers, to switch the type you take. Like hydrocodone (my personal favorite) and next refill or next week be on something else (like codeine (ick), darvon, darvocet, percodan, etc.). For my oral surgery my dentist gave me Vicoprofen, could be another version of Vicodin so may not help much if you just go from one version to another.
I take hydrocodone but only for cramps, so I probably don't use enough long enough for withdrawal.
Good luck.
Shar
Posted by Karla on October 16, 2000, at 16:22:11
In reply to hydrocodone, stupidity, and me...., posted by CarolAnn on October 16, 2000, at 9:17:36
> Hello all! I've been dealing with TMJ problems for some time now, and have been prescribed hydrocodone. Does anyone have experience with 'coming off' this drug? I'm not taking that much, so when I ran out, I didn't get a refill right away. The next night(after one full day w/o it), was a nightmare. I couldn't even attempt to go to sleep. My joints (esp. my fingers) had this horrible itching feeling, and I couldn't be 'still'. The next night was the same, but by the third night, I was better. I still have major pain, and am a huge wimp, so I really need prescription pain meds. Anyone have ideas for something better or something less difficult to 'stop' taking? Thanks ya'll! CarolAnn
I have been on long term pain meds for chronic pain. I have my doctor alternate between percacet, vicodin, darvocet, etc.etc. so I don't get to tollerant and hooked on one kind. just a thought.
Posted by Greg on October 16, 2000, at 18:57:05
In reply to hydrocodone, stupidity, and me...., posted by CarolAnn on October 16, 2000, at 9:17:36
Carol,
I responded to your e-mail about this, but there was something I forgot to say. I believe you are one of the first ones to kick my ass when I use negativity when describing myself, something I've said or something I've done. (stupidity?) Here's your kick young lady! < < < < < < < KICK > > > > > > >
Hugs,
Greg> Hello all! I've been dealing with TMJ problems for some time now, and have been prescribed hydrocodone. Does anyone have experience with 'coming off' this drug? I'm not taking that much, so when I ran out, I didn't get a refill right away. The next night(after one full day w/o it), was a nightmare. I couldn't even attempt to go to sleep. My joints (esp. my fingers) had this horrible itching feeling, and I couldn't be 'still'. The next night was the same, but by the third night, I was better. I still have major pain, and am a huge wimp, so I really need prescription pain meds. Anyone have ideas for something better or something less difficult to 'stop' taking? Thanks ya'll! CarolAnn
Posted by Mark H. on October 17, 2000, at 15:42:00
In reply to hydrocodone, stupidity, and me...., posted by CarolAnn on October 16, 2000, at 9:17:36
Carol Ann,
Ultram is a good alternative; it works for some, not for others. It also is used adjunctively to lift mood in treatment resistive depression, so it is a good choice to at least try for someone whose mood may be adversely affected by codeine, hydrocodone, etc.
Talwin is another excellent analgesic, also distinct from the codeine/-codones.
My wife uses ketoprofen, which she tolerates better than ibuprofen. She's also experimenting with some of the new 24-hour anti-arthritics. I hope you find the one that works just right for you.
Mark H.
Posted by Buffet on October 21, 2000, at 1:47:35
In reply to Re: hydrocodone, stupidity, and me...., posted by Mark H. on October 17, 2000, at 15:42:00
> Carol Ann,
>
> Ultram is a good alternative; it works for some, not for others. It also is used adjunctively to lift mood in treatment resistive depression, so it is a good choice to at least try for someone whose mood may be adversely affected by codeine, hydrocodone, etc.
>
> Talwin is another excellent analgesic, also distinct from the codeine/-codones.
>
> My wife uses ketoprofen, which she tolerates better than ibuprofen. She's also experimenting with some of the new 24-hour anti-arthritics. I hope you find the one that works just right for you.
>
> Mark H.May I suggest T-3's, or even better (less opiate) T-2's. These contain codiene tylenol and ... on second thought maybe you shouldn't try these because they contain caffeine also. Hmm, how bout darvocet or darvon. These have a much lower 'high' associated with them but can still be addictive. I've heard that they really don't kill pain as well as codeine, hydro, oxy etc but you would be less likely to want to take more and more (like I get) due to the fact that they are extremely toxic at even 3-4 times the normal dose. Tough call, but make it a goal to not become reliant on any opiate (synthetic or otherwise). Talwin is a bigtime synthetic opiate with high addiction potential so kinda be careful with that one (it is fairly different chemically but acts very similar to opioids.
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