Hello, all:
I realize there's probably a post about this somewhere (?), but can't find one, right off hand.
I am trying to wean myself off Norco, 5 months post-op. I was taking about 4-6 pills a day, and have cut it down to one. Needless to say, I haven't slept in over a week, plus I have other pretty unpleasant symptoms. I called my doc's office today, and spoke with his PA, who said she is recommending me to "Pain Management." Well, I'm pretty upset about that! I felt as if I was being "dismissed," and that I must be the ONLY patient who has had a problem with getting off Norco. I called her back and left a message that I was NOT pleased with that answer. I need sleep, and don't need to wait for a Pain Management Clinic to call me back with an appointment, that might be a week or so down the road. I have been taking Ambien, and that has really done no good. I feel hungover from it all the next day, and still only get a few hours sleep a night. I've been really grouchy and touchy during all this time, and I KNOW it's because I haven't had quality sleep in such a long time. In fact, I really don't know how much longer I can go on like this.
I hope someone responds to my post. I need to know if any of you have gone down this Highway to Hell, and what you did about it. Thanks so much for listening.
I realize there's probably a post about this somewhere (?), but can't find one, right off hand.
I am trying to wean myself off Norco, 5 months post-op. I was taking about 4-6 pills a day, and have cut it down to one. Needless to say, I haven't slept in over a week, plus I have other pretty unpleasant symptoms. I called my doc's office today, and spoke with his PA, who said she is recommending me to "Pain Management." Well, I'm pretty upset about that! I felt as if I was being "dismissed," and that I must be the ONLY patient who has had a problem with getting off Norco. I called her back and left a message that I was NOT pleased with that answer. I need sleep, and don't need to wait for a Pain Management Clinic to call me back with an appointment, that might be a week or so down the road. I have been taking Ambien, and that has really done no good. I feel hungover from it all the next day, and still only get a few hours sleep a night. I've been really grouchy and touchy during all this time, and I KNOW it's because I haven't had quality sleep in such a long time. In fact, I really don't know how much longer I can go on like this.
I hope someone responds to my post. I need to know if any of you have gone down this Highway to Hell, and what you did about it. Thanks so much for listening.
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