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View Profile I thought I'd start this to document any improvements now that I finally have a doctor who will help me. It will serve as a record of how my meds work (or don't) and any other progress or set backs that I have.



May 03
2008

Not Impressed with Percocet

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.





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written by foxyroxy1, May 03, 2008
Sorry to hear it didn't help. You mut have not taken many meds for this because I am surprised they had you take onlt one. Good luck with your other meds. ps, usually you have to take ALOT of the perc to catch a high so dont worry too much. If anything it would make you drowsy first probably.
written by savedone, May 03, 2008
SO SORRY TO HEAR YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLES smilies/cry.gifI KNOW SOMETIMES IT TAKES TIME TO RECONTROLL PAIN...PM ME IF I CAN DO ANYHTING TO HELP...I KNOW THAT ADVIL/IBUPROPHEN IS HARD ON YOU LIVER AND KIDNEYS SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL..WITH ALL THAT STUFF..TALK TO YOUR PHARMACIST smilies/wink.gifLESLEY
written by Kat5150, May 06, 2008
Well, I did notice on the percocet that it says I can take one or two every eight hours (I think). I am just afraid to take it. I guess I need to trust my doctor. I have just read so many stories of others who get treated like junkies. I don't want anyone to think that of me.

Thanks to you both smilies/smiley.gif
Sorry
written by itskbs, May 09, 2008
I tried pain meds and they just end up making me tired and zone out. Still leaving you unable to function. I started 2 yrs ago on a natural approach.
http://www.vibeforme.com/?ID=111034 and http://www.eniva.com/products/...tml#energy
for further info.

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