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First, my doctor says that as long as you are taking medication for the pain (not just to feel good) then you are not going to become addicted. Second, I take 10mg/500mg of hydrocodone 4 times a day, and on bad days it is still not enough so my doc tells me to take alieve or ibuprofen also. No tyelonol as that is too much acetomeniphen (sp???). I'd say, talk to your doctor and if he/she is good, they will work with you to help you with the pain. I also use a TNS unit (got for back pain), ice & heat on the worse muscles/joints. Hot baths and I read a lot to try to take my mind off the pain. Helps sometimes. Good luck with finding something. Another thing I have learned - you need to watch out for depression. It will increase the pain, and when you are fighting pain all the time it will wear you down and you will become depressed. Gentle hugs and God Bless. Joan |
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