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May 03
2008

Not Impressed with Percocet

Posted by Kat5150 in percosetmigrainesfibromyalgiadisappointment

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Well, I got four of my five prescriptions for fibromyalgia and migraines filled yesterday.  By the time we got home I was hurting so bad.  I was a little bummed too because my husband waslooking at wheel chairs for me.  I didn't cry in front of him because I know he means well.  I think it scares him when I can hardly walk through the grocery store.  I used to always walk way ahead of him because I have long legs.  Now I have to keep reminding him to slow down.

 

Anyhow, I was hurting so bad I thought I would start by trying the percocet --the generic version.  My doctor told me to take one along with four Advil or ibuprofen or whatever I take. 

 

I was a little afraid to take it because I didn't know how I would react to it.  I know the low-lifes around town sell percocet on the street so I almost feel scummy taking it.  Well, it isn't as great a pain killer as I had hoped. :(  To top it of, I couldn't sleep (worse than my usual inability to sleep).  This surprised me since it said that it may cause drowsiness.   

 

At nearly midnight my head was still pounding and my hip was screaming and I was ready to cry.  So I popped a couple Advil PM and finally went to sleep.

 

This morning I still hurt but I am always bad in the morning.  I don't know if I should try another or not.  I am pretty disappointed with it, but maybe it is one of those things that takes time. 

 

I'll wait a few days to start the other meds.  The doctor said not to start them all at once  in case of an allergic reaction.  What she actually said was "If your hair turns green and falls out we'll need to be able to determine which pill is the cause".  She is pretty funny. :)  I think I'm going to like her.