The doctor has assured me I can not become
addicted to this medicine, have been
taking 3 - 4 per day since last year for
arthtiris and joint pain as well as lots
of problems with my spine.
I have tried the other arthritis drugs and
all have effected my stomach. No stomach
problems with this and no craving for
additional tablets during the day unless
I'm in pain. I have never exceeded the 4
per day and have not received any 'high'
from the drugs, just minor pain relief.
For those that have been on this medicine,
is there a time when four will no longer
work and how high can it be increased to
still not be addicted to the medicine.
I am 65 years old, 5'6" and weigh 255
pounds. It is so easy to recommend I lose
weight but it seems impossible, most days
I'm on the sofa waiting for the next time
to take the medicine.
I have lost all interest in being with
others, due to my weight and pain and
spend most of my time with my dog, my best
and only friend.
Thanks for any replies,
Beth
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Galaxy
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Posted: 01-23-08 18:47pm
I have a feeling that this post is not so
much about possible addiction as a way of
reaching out to others. I do not think
you really have lost interest in being
with people, it is just that your physical
problems make it so difficult for you.
You have come to the right place if you
want to join in and 'meet' some very nice
people. Maybe you can share your
ecperiences and help others find a way
through their problems.
Please contunue to post and tell us more
about how your arthritis impacts on your
everyday life. This is not idle curiosity
- I also have arthritis in my spine and it
helps to share experiences.
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Beth_Weekley
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 01-24-08 08:05am
Hi,
From your post, is sounds like you have
great insight in the way people feel.
After my husband's death, it was deciced I
would function better near a family
member, so I moved 200 miles from my life
long friends and immediately my health
began to decline.
The first doctor said I needed darvocet,
caused stomach problems, lots of ct scans
and mri's that determined reasons for the
pain.
I do not want to become addicted yet would
like to feel better.
Thanks,
Beth
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