- Upcoming Lumbar Laminectomy-Thoughts? 7th December 2005
... remidies, PT, ect.left foot and leg very numb,,taking hydrocodone 5/500..have to take 8 per day to tolorate leg-back...
- stoping pain pills 1st December 2005
... .or it may not work. He said I could still be on Hydrocodone with Tylenol for a long time yet. It does NOT make ... gradually...a week at a time. Such as one week of 10/325 Hydrocodone and a 5/325 Hyrdrocodone, then the next week trying ... the 5/325 Hydrocodone s only. He said my body would tell me what to take...
- When do I feel normal again? 2nd November 2005
... all the PT, still exercising, and still HAVE to take Hydrocodone to stand the pain. The surgeon told me I have the...
- Please Help I Begg You Please Help 3rd August 2005
... pain is so intolerable, I have been subscribed 10mg Hydrocodone , but it does not work. Dr. said I can take 2 but I...
... don't work. I do take Neurontin 2400mg. daily, plus Hydrocodone 10mg every 6 hrs. if I need it. I just hope the Stimulator...
- Need help with pain medications 26th July 2005
... Avinza?
Is there a difference between codiene and hydrocodone ? I wouldnt mind using something without the acetominaphen...
- Anyone take Kadian? 13th July 2005
... started taking Kadian 50mg one per day. I also use hydrocodone for breakthrough pain. So far...I dont see that the...
- Pain Management Suggestions 13th July 2005
... celebrex etc. and prednisone when it flares..then on to hydrocodone with an ever increasing dosage..surgery will be my...
- ????'s about disc herniation 15th June 2005
... Tylenol PM to try to stay asleep. Doc prescribed hydrocodone (generic Lortab?) and I told him those keep me awake...
... Tylenol PM to try to stay asleep. Doc prescribed hydrocodone (generic Lortab?) and I told him those keep me awake...
- severe hip and buttocks pain after a year of back pain 14th June 2005
... night. no matter what i do, i am in so much pain. my hydrocodone or percocet that i take doesn't work at all. i have...
- vicoden OR darvocet (?) 9th June 2005
... Vicodin ( Hydrocodone ) is definantly stronger than Darvocet. Believe it ... Mg of Morphine is approximately the same as 1 mg of Hydrocodone in analgesia (pain relief). People hear Morphine...
- Vicodin Vs. Ultraset? 27th May 2005
... is not the synthetic version of Vicodin. Vicodin ( Hydrocodone ) is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic. I would...
... If you look at an equianalgesic chart, Vicodin ( Hydrocodone ) is about a 1:1 Ratio with Morphine, meaning that ... it up on the charts. However by adding Tylenol to Hydrocodone , it makes it a schedule 3 vs 2 like Morphine. Hope...
... ultracet well its not going to work as well as the hydrocodone why did your dr decide to change your medication...
- Serious Problem And Question About Vicodn And Back Problems! 25th May 2005
... correct all of these issues. But since August I was on hydrocodone for almost 7 months straight...the dosage went up...
- Depressed-Attacked by Family-Long Story 25th May 2005
... and need to go into a rehab (I take 1 or 2- 7.5mg Hydrocodone a day as needed). The more I try to explain the adhesion...
- Meds Question 23rd May 2005
... switched to oxycontin 80mg 2x a day. I was taking hydrocodone 10/325 before that for 8 months and it wasn't doing...
... such...doesn't give you that euphoric feeling like Hydrocodone , and the other narcotic meds.... it also doesn't have ... in it which is hard on the kidneys and liver like Hydrocodone and such are....thats why it can be taken for extended...
- Hey Diva 16th May 2005
... that treated me like a pill seeker! I was only on Hydrocodone for 9 months and was told thats all that could be...
- 1st PM Appt. Thursday 10th May 2005
... questions regarding my pain and my meds. I told him that hydrocodone and PT were the only things that helped in the past...
- Pain meds help my pain but.. 6th May 2005
... had been on the same meds since August of last year. Hydrocodone 10/325 and Tramadol. My pain was so unbearable at...
- Off Neurontin and On Cymbalta 28th April 2005
... neck pain and am also on Kadian 20 mg 2 x daily and hydrocodone as needed. I am experiencing slight unpleasantness...
- Survey Says: DISCOGRAM 26th April 2005
... forcing their way through! He wrote me a new script of hydrocodone since I'm out of my last....and it will be enough...
- oxycontin and lortab 20th April 2005
... and don't get too much sedation with it. Lortab ( Hydrocodone ) should also have some sedating effects. You may...
... nightmares. I have been on a long acting compounded hydrocodone (the narcotic in lortab) for several years and find...
- Anybody having restless leg syndrome? 18th April 2005
... I get Restless Leg BAD! Since I'm on Hydrocodone for my back, if I cut back at any time, it flares...
- Diva ~ Are u out there? 13th April 2005
... didn't go to a new PM yet...my Otho has me on the hydrocodone still and I'm trying to make due with that until I...
- Concerned, in pain & depressed 12th April 2005
... anyone to believe me...all I hear is that the lortab ( hydrocodone ) is all I can be prescibed! That's absolute BS and ... not faking pain. And secondly...when someone is on Hydrocodone for so long...their body builds up resistance to it...
- Thanks for advice-here is an update 12th April 2005
... that he told me to do and am trying not to take the hydrocodone pills that were given to me. The pills make me feel...
- Diva is back from the doctor! Not Good 5th April 2005
... IS THAT? Then I began to tell him how I've been on hydrocodone for over 8 months now and I've built up a resistance ... about is my intake of Acetemenophin. I am currently on hydrocodone 10/500. He asked the amount that I was taking and...
- Need Advice on Meds b4 new PM appt next week.... 30th March 2005
... my Ortho said that I need to tell him about how my hydrocodone is not working as efficiently because I've been taking...
- testosterone level 26th March 2005
... testosterone level dropped and he said it could be the hydrocodone I take. My pain management doc said that he saw a...
- I am so scared.....doctors appt in 3 hours 22nd March 2005
... you know what I am talking about on that one!)
The hydrocodone and tramadol are not even cutting through the pain...
- Do the Spasms EVER stop?? 21st March 2005
... neither do the pain meds which he keeps at 5 or 7.5mg Hydrocodone .
But during my Therapy, when I am on the treadmil...
- diclofenac - lower back pain 20th March 2005
... I am not in the UK - I am in the U.S.
I'm also on Hydrocodone , Neurontin & Oxycontin for pain.
I'm sorry I don...
- Effexor for pain 19th March 2005
... I currently take hydrocodone 7.7 for stenosis, spurs & degenerative disc. DR started...
- tramadol 18th March 2005
... morning and during the day and in the evening I take hydrocodone . I've had to up the amount from 5mg to 7.5 to 10 of ... the hydrocodone because my body went through the same thing. Just...
- Female Question Beware!!! 14th March 2005
... Hi! I too am on hydrocodone and my period seems to come later and later. I am...
- New Medication 8th March 2005
... gone the normal route on pain medications, Neurontin, Hydrocodone , Utracet, percocet, Zonegram and the list goes on...
- hydro's not working/would percocet be effective need advice 4th March 2005
... Oxycodone (main ingrediant in percs) is very similar to hydrocodone . What mg hydro are you on? There are higher doses...
... Percocet (Oxycodone/APAP) is stronger than hydrocodone . Its actually stronger than Morphine when comparing ... reduce the APAP. This way you are still staying with hydrocodone but increasing the dosage. Like the other post's...
- Ultracet withdrawal Is HORRIBLE 3rd March 2005
... other problem with it. I like it much better than hydrocodone , as it allows me to stay clear-headed while I work...
- spondy questions 23rd February 2005
... 4 weeks all the time taking pain meds ( originally Hydrocodone and Flexeril, then Ultracet, and now Tylenol #3),...
- Ultracet - Good or Bad? 22nd February 2005
... it. It kills pain while not making me `high', like hydrocodone , etc., do. It also seems to kill the deeper pain ... for me that hydrocodone doesn't seem to address as well.
I haven't...
... not dangerous, but I have to have SOME relief!!! The Hydrocodone made me high, itch, and hallucinate but didn't completely...
... not dangerous, but I have to have SOME relief!!! The Hydrocodone made me high, itch, and hallucinate but didn't completely...
- 4 Bad Cervical Discs - In Extreme Pain - Please Help 19th February 2005
... even though I am on Duragesic 50 MCL and 10 MG Norco ( Hydrocodone ) for spikes.
:o
3 Years ago, I finally went ... increase my pain med to 50 MCL Duragesic from 25 and 1 Hydrocodone a day for spikes. It is not cutting it. I am in severe...
- Anybody else have flu? And how did it affect your back? 19th February 2005
... a continuous cramp. I got relief last night with hydrocodone , but I don't want to start back on that after working...
- switched from hydro to methadone 31st January 2005
...
Hi.... I was recently switched to Methadone from Hydrocodone .... My Pain Management Doc switiched me because Hydrocodone ... Methadone is basically a narcotic drug like vicodine/ hydrocodone ....They say it is as strong if not stronger then Hydrocodon...
- I Hate My Fusion!! 22nd January 2005
... different meds and finally gave up and went back to my hydrocodone . I don't get them too much anymore.
I believe...
- 2:30 AM and the Zingers are BACK 19th January 2005
... for these buggers? I really don't want to hit the hydrocodone again, but it seems to be the only thing that calms...
- Drug Of Choice. 17th January 2005
... 5mg
Hydrocodone 10/325 ...
- Relief is in sight 10th January 2005
... request in, but I wanted Percocets instead of the Hydrocodone , which is what I had from this dr first. So, I had...
- pain meds question percs and hydros 10th January 2005
... nor did Topomax (wicked drug).
I found that the hydrocodone stopped working prior to my surgery too, but when...
... neglected. do you know if oxycodone is different from hydrocodone . if i switched to oxy would i have withdrawals from...
- Saw the Doc 8th January 2005
... then maybe a SCS trial. I already take Topamax 50 mg. Hydrocodone 7.5 ,2 each day / Bextra/ Robaxin at night/. But he...
- Consult with Neurosurgeon---advice please 5th January 2005
... My family doc just gave me some hydrocodone because the indomethicin was giving me the heebie...
- Burning painful big toes... new problem!! 4th January 2005
... is coming at a time when I am trying to get off the hydrocodone completely, but I still am needing some at night to...
- you know you feel better.... 2nd January 2005
... Lortabs were new to me too. They are brand name for Hydrocodone , so your basic Vicodin, with a different name.
I...
- Pain medication - avoiding/reducing tolerance 29th December 2004
... was on them for months... maybe even over a year. Hydrocodone .. huge dose! I worried about the same thing.. what...
- first time sciatic sufferer 29th December 2004
... made it worse. Orthopedic surgeon prescibed vicoden ( hydrocodone ) and physical therapy. The only way I could get to...
- Nerve Block 17th December 2004
... inflammation started - wowie! For a week I needed hydrocodone in order to sit for long periods of time. At the...
- could I already be "hooked" on Vicodin 10th December 2004
... share what happened to me.
I had been taking a Hydrocodone (another version of Vicodin, I believe) for months ... surgery though. Then surgery came. Morphine, more hydrocodone . Then they sent me home.. with, you guessed it, more ... hydrocodone .
By week 3 post-op... I was a mess. Depression ... doctor and they said I needed to come down off the hydrocodone and NOW. So they gave me a system for coming off ... I couldn't stand it anymore and just quit all the hydrocodone except for when I went to bed. It was hard.. VERY...
- Getting off hydrocodone 4th December 2004
... these symptoms to your doctor during your next visit. Hydrocodone is an opiate, we all react differently to opiates...
... answer me"
I had a DARNED ol' time getting off the hydrocodone .
First, I'll share with you that my doctor (and ... ve talked to since) do not consider the amount of hydrocodone you're on to be unsafe.
I do understand the desire ... you might not quite be ready to break away from the hydrocodone . Give it another week and try again. Until then, try ... replacing your hydrocodone with the tylenol but maybe there's times of the day...
... I took Hydrocodone for about two days and it made me feel anxious and ... the tight chest resulted, not nearly as bad as the Hydrocodone .
After surgery, I experienced the same 72 hour...
... said that I should. Also the side effects of the hydrocodone (dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, etc.) are things...
- I think I know the whole idea now.... 30th November 2004
... your best friend.
As far as the meds... I was on Hydrocodone 10/500's prior to surgery and I was on less than that...
- Diskogram & Pain Meds, HELP! grrrrrrrrr 29th November 2004
... scary. Before, if I had surgery I was sent home with hydrocodone and weaned off that to Ibuprophen within a month or...
- A couple questions for post fusion patients!!! 21st November 2004
... m about 6 days ahead of you. I am still taking 3 hydrocodone a day (7.5 mg) and sometimes I break them in two so ... during the day. I'm also wanting to taper off the hydrocodone , but when the pain increases it keeps me from walking...
- Positive Post - 9 weeks post-op Fusion 18th November 2004
... time they released me. They gave me a good dose of hydrocodone and muscle relaxer before leaving the hospital. We...
- grapefruit juice and hydrocodone 15th November 2004
... oxycontin, oxycodone, hydrocodone , morphein-all opiates. AKA-analgesic
there are quite...
... Lewis- "I want a new drug!' I'm with you guys, my hydrocodone is doin nuthin these days, except making me less grouchy...
... oxycontin, oxycodone, hydrocodone , morphein-all opiates. AKA-analgesic
there are quite...
- leg tightness and heavyness after fusion? Anyone? 15th November 2004
... walking on someone else's legs. I am still taking hydrocodone and a muscle relaxer both. I am eager to hear from...
- 5 months post op Discectomy 15th November 2004
... also have morphine most likely in you. I was given hydrocodone ( vicodine ) as needed. I took 2 every 4 hours or...
- stronger pain meds after discogram 15th November 2004
... give me something stonger now, rather than norco ( hydrocodone ) 10/325. my disco was positive. does anyone know...
... is percocet 10/325 more potent that norco 10/325 ( hydrocodone )....
... think that the Percocet is stronger. But the 10 of Hydrocodone is pretty strong too. Actually now that I think about...
... Sufferer
Just to weigh in on your pain meds. The hydrocodone is really just generic Vicodin. The percocet is somewhat...
- 3 days post idet 13th November 2004
...
My first day home was not a problem. I took my hydrocodone 5/500 every four hours and all was good. Day two all...
- Hydrocodone/how much is toxic 23rd October 2004
... The codeine is the addicting part of the hydrocodone . It's easy to get addicted to even the smallest dosage...
- going thru hell with my back and workers comp 11th October 2004
... on light duty so long was I was taking 3,000mg of hydrocodone a day I was always ain free.I do concrete work[construction...
... went to the emergency room last week they gave me hydrocodone 10/650mg that work the best for me but they only give...
- is this good news? 11th October 2004
... PAIN"
i know thats kinda like making lemons into hydrocodone lemonade but hey, give me a break...
- Unbearable Zingers 10th October 2004
... bearable. I can't cope with these. I've backed off the hydrocodone (because I need to come off from it) and the zingers...
- just went to doctor, some interesting views 7th October 2004
... thats all i can grab on to
she prescribed me 7.5 hydrocodone and 10 flexeril
and told me to wait a couple of...
- re-herniation question 6th October 2004
... exercising again. Off celebrex and minimum amount of hydrocodone . Have postponed surgery and hope that I won't have...
- Path to wellness is not always easy 5th October 2004
... physical therapist, I talked to the doctor about my hydrocodone . As it wears off I become irritable, cranky, crying ... a lot, and just not feeling right. When I take the hydrocodone , I'm a whole new person and chipper, happy and can ... So they are slowly (very slowly) weening me off the hydrocodone . I was at 6 pills in a 24 hour period. I'll move ... for a week, then 4 for a week, etc. I had been on hydrocodone since June. Time to break free! (she says nervously...
... you the best of luck with your recovery and with the Hydrocodone . Kristy. :)...
- electric pain vs dull pain question 4th October 2004
... strong or continuous.
I had surgery 9/10 and take 6 hydrocodone (tylenol & codeine) per day. 2 at night, 2 in the...
... Hunni, I am confused, are you taking hydrocodone or tylenol with codene? Hydrocodone is the generic...
... Hydrocodone is the generic for Vicodin... it is a narcotic analgesic...
... S1. I just relied on anti-inflam meds and vicodin ( hydrocodone ). If I have surgery and still experience the burning...
- needing advice on bowel problems 2nd October 2004
... problem was compounded with anesthesia, morphine, hydrocodone and not getting around for a couple weeks.
Here's...
- L4/L5 Fusion comments please? 1st October 2004
... surgery pain and it improves very slightly each day. Hydrocodone is still my best friend, but temporary. I'm having...
... would be ok as soon as I was 1. off the medicine ( hydrocodone ) and 2. could walk without my walker and 3. (for me...
- Post Fusion Pain Med Question 29th September 2004
... 19 days post fusion surgery and am still taking my hydrocodone . I am concerned that I still need it.
I'm able...
... a month after surgery and would have loved to have hydrocodone instead. Don't worry about that. That is wasted...
... Thanks Alan. You're right.
Isn't hydrocodone the same as tylenol with codeine?...
