Lillian Said:

I'm at my wits end. Help me ?

We Answered:

While working out in a gym a few years ago. i was doing triceps pull downs. I had too much weight on their and I felt something like a tendon deep inside my elbow on my left arm pop. I'd say that was like 5 years ago. Well now at night i get these shooting throbbing pains down my arm that causes my hand to fall asleep and hurt tremendously. There's many tendons in your arms and wrists. If you over extend one or develop carpal tunnel in your wrists it can be very very painful and most times then not you just have to live with it. i know people in severe pain with it.
Pain Management is about one of the few choices that you have to help deal with the pain and inflammation. I know it hurts and I am very sorry sweety. I hope you get to feeling better.

Sergio Said:

Back pain and vicodin?

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While I diden't take the time to read all post/replies.I'd like to share my experience: I've had MRI's,I went through therapy,injections and chiro., all that my doc.had asked... I knew I had to do it to stay on his good side. Even after 2 MRI's showed 'several" small problems wrong w/ lumbar and cervical spine,even to the point of nerve pain.. The Doc. referred me to 3 specialst..for continued narcotic/hydro. His treatment of pain control was 6 months, he felt it was time to find a specialist, treatments by him could not be continued..so he said. Well, today i'm attempting to wean myself off alone as I have caresource (form of medicaid), and its impossible to find help. Yes, I still hurt,yes i still need pain relief.But, I learned that cutting down caused the most exscrutiating back and whole body pain imaginable!!. what im saying is,the pain caused from the bulging disk etc. I have, is nothing compared to the pain of withdraws!!. not to mention other withdraws symptoms!! Ive went from 40-60 mgms. hydro. per day x 5 yrs.And now, Currently at 5 mgm. x 1 per day, to sleep at night.I still feel like I wanna die sometimes due to lethargy and "Actual Pain", but i've came along ways, cant give up now, but many times I did give in. The last 8 months now, I been at a gradual, cutback to reach this, its been and still is hell. What I want to stress here is this:..Try your hardest to find relief w/ ibuprophen instead!!!!!. trust me, once you try to stop or cut back your pain will be so much worse than what you feel now, it aint worth it. By the way..I need help now..lol. Anyone know how long i can expect withdraws if i stop completly?. I havent had a dose in 4-5 days now,some mild discomfort, back, leg pain, tired, etc. but i just wanna feel normal again. I am using tramadol in place of any vics now. Still got body aches and shakes though...Any help id appreciate. Sorry for a lengthy post and then a question too..I just wanna help others as well as myself, too. Bless you all. Thanks..:)