Prescription Drug Dependence and Withdrawal ?

Wondering how you are today, Fanny.

Hello, especially to Jane and Mary
As suggested by a poster, I didn’t ask for an appropriate yesterday, a) because it would be busy and b) because I had to get one for DH to see the nurse.
And then I overslept this morning, I shall definitely call them tomorrow.

So this is my progress:
Saturday night, I didn’t get to sleep at all until 7am, and then slept till 3pm.
Yesterday was pretty normal, albeit with a dreadful headache. I took one Tramodol.
Last night I didn’t sleep great, and fell upon the idea of taking an anti inflammatory (naproxen - I am prescribed these for OA, but don’t take them that often)
That seemed to do the trick, so when I felt a headache coming on an hour ago, I took another one.
The headaches seem to be worsened by any degree of thinking, so I’m trying to do as little thinking as possible…

And thank you to everyone for your support and kind words

Well done Fanny happy to hear you are getting there.

Thinking definitely gives you headaches

Fanny, I meant to say, after trying jusy about every prescription painkiller under the sun, I was referred to a pain clinic.
I got a right telling off from the consultant (he wasn't a pleasant man) , saying trying to manage my pain and pain relief on my own, was not advisable. It needs the expertise of a doctor.
So I hope you will get on the phone today, you cannot do this on your own.

I have been ,to a pain clinic as well, near to useless didn’t tell me anything I wasn’t already doing and physio was still by zoom.

I too took a mix of painkillers/anti-inflammatory medications, when I had a slipped disc, to control the resulting sciatica. I was on Oramorph, Naproxen and Amitriptyline for nearly 2 years.

Please do take care and consult your doctor before changing your routine. They are very aware of the addictive nature of some of these drugs and can guide you if you a determined to cut down on taking them. As others have said, there is no shame in having to take them - that's what they are there for! You know that I am taking the same route as you with my anti-depressants and everyone on here has been so helpful and supportive to me so keep us in the loop, we will be there for you if you need support, but your GP and medical profession should give you all the professional advice you need .

Good luck!

*'are' not 'a''

Barmeyoldbat

I have been ,to a pain clinic as well, near to useless didn’t tell me anything I wasn’t already doing and physio was still by zoom.

My visit wasn't pleasant, but I was prescribed medication, which actually worked.
All our experiences are different.
My main point was that is is not advisable to try and reduce medication ourselves.