- Another question about meds 3rd April 2006
... posted a previous question about amitriptyline and vicodin . Here's another concern I have. I read somewhere ... that vicodin reduces the amount of endorphins in your brain while ... endorphins. I wasn't sure why my NS didn't want me taking vicodin and now I wonder if this is the reason. The problem ... is the pain is a problem without the vicodin . Kind of a catch 22 I guess. Anyone have any other...
... I have been on both 1.5 years. Vicodin contains Acitometaphin (sp) which is hard on the...
- How do you know when you're ready for surgery? 31st March 2006
... at all. Now I'm at the point where I'm taking 3-4 vicodin a day and a muscle relaxer at night. I have tried ... to stop taking so much of the vicodin but when I don't take it I really start to feel the...
- New Rx-methadone I've never used this before. 30th March 2006
... what I needed. I was feelin pretty bad knowing the Vicodin didn't work, and the methadone couldn't be increased...
- Medication question 30th March 2006
... this for pain management. He told me to stop taking vicodin . However, the pain is almost unbearable during the ... pharmacist said there is no problem medically in taking vicodin at the same time as amitriptyline. I had a micro...
... this for pain management. He told me to stop taking vicodin . However, the pain is almost unbearable during the ... pharmacist said there is no problem medically in taking vicodin at the same time as amitriptyline. I had a micro ... twice a day and vicodin e for back and muscle pain. Amitriptyline is also used...
... into thinking they are being treated for their pain. Vicodin and ami are no problem taken together other than the...
- Fusion post-op problems 30th March 2006
... m going for an x-ray first thing tomorrow, I have vicodin if I need it, and I am not to return to work Monday...
- Can you develop side effects after taking a med for several months ? 29th March 2006
... I am currently taking: 1500 mg neurontin daily, ES Vicodin every 4-6 hrs., flexeril 10 mg every 8 hrs and two...
... Do you take your vicodin every 4-6 hours or just when you need it? I had a...
... Hi Carol,
Thanks for your reply. I take the vicodin every six hours, not at night tho. I have not changed...
- Muscle Relaxers =/= Helping Pain? 26th March 2006
... 10 mg every eight hrs. I do take them with the ES vicodin , neurontin 1500 mg a day, and pamalor 2 at bedtime...
- What does a reherniation of disc feel like? 25th March 2006
... ibuprofen. But, the pain now is so much I'm taking vicodin to take me thru day. I'm also developing strange...
- My Surgical Story .. and the aftermath .. 25th March 2006
... that forever. I have been on 1500 mg of neurontin, ES vicodin every 4-6 hrs., flexeril every 8 hrs., and pamalor...
- Long term effects of Pain killers 25th March 2006
... actually NEED that to get through each day. But I was on vicodin for a little over a year, morphine for a few months ... organs such as the liver or kidneys? I know with the vicodin , its normally cut with aceteminophen so you have to...
- Facet Joint Syndrome 24th March 2006
... sobbing and couldn't stop, so they had to give me a vicodin , but I highly recommend it, and I was at a place where...
- Sleep!!! 22nd March 2006
... me to sleep, I can two 10mg., along with 1 1/2 ES vicodin , 900mg of neurontin, and 20mg of pamalor, and still...
- Thees problems embarress me......But i need to know 19th March 2006
... my MD. She asked about pills and I told her that Vicodin ES don't do much for me anymore, and I could cut it...
... in cough syrup etc. My pain doc wrote a script of Vicodin ES (7.5 Hydrocodone, 750 acetomenophin) for 1 to 2...
- Looking for a light at end of tunnel 18th March 2006
... left leg. I have been on 1500 mg of neurontin, ES vicodin every 4-6 hrs., flexiril every 8 hrs., and pamalor...
- What to do? . . . What to do? 16th March 2006
... I began seeing my Rehab doc she put me on regular vicodin 4xdaily. Eventualy she had me on Oxycontin 20mg 2xdaily ... anymore and asked my doc to decrease my dose back to the vicodin . That was not a good idea, I haven't ridden on the...
- Back pain and weather changes 15th March 2006
... again all too soon. Jacuzzi baths and moist heat and Vicodin keeps me going. It has been warm here for weeks and...
- Cant sleep 9th March 2006
... Hi,
I take 1500 mg neurontin a day, ES vicodin every 4-6 hrs., flexiril 10mg every 8 hrs., and pamalor...
- Any suggestions to help fight the depression we all have from time to time? 8th March 2006
... therapy till at least 6 months post op. I also take ES Vicodin , flexeril & neurontin besides the pamalor(anti-depressant...
- Does anyone have any suggestions.... 8th March 2006
... moving around, its not as bad at all. I started taking vicodin (which I hate taking)--it helps a little bit, but...
... side--maybe that will help. I'll continue taking the vicodin till I find out what the issue is. Thanks again!...
... The side with a pillow really works the best though. Vicodin is good but isn't an anti-inflammitory. Try taking ... inflammation and you need something to bring that down. The vicodin did hot help me either when I had nerve problems....
- Modern Miracles 7th March 2006
... that I look. I climbed a mountain and had to take vicodin the whole time. When my mom died, I remember standing...
- Pain meds 5th March 2006
... Neurontin? What about taking it with pain meds like vicodin ? I'm seeing my NS tomorrow and would like to ask ... Right now I take lorazapam at night along with the vicodin .
Thanks...
... neurontin = there should be no problem taking it with vicodin ....
...
I'm on 1500 mg of neurontin, and extra stregnth vicodin every six hrs. as needed, as well as flexiril, and...
- Darvocet. ANyone taking this?? 3rd March 2006
... Before I even started taking the darvocet I was taking vicodin (which I've taken before) but this time it gave me...
- 4 weeks post-op, still pain 2nd March 2006
... ankles were swollen so had to go off it. I'm taking vicodin right now but sometimes it doesnt seem to help much...
- 4 weeks;fusion..very happy..ALMOST SCARE 1st March 2006
... decent. But, I'm improving. I haven't had to take any vicodin for several days, just some ibuprofen along with the...
... to visualize my success for today. I just took a vicodin so that may help with the visual-ha! This weather...
... yet. For the past two weeks I had to start taking Vicodin , again. I had been off the narcotic pain meds. and ... day. My doctor then put me on the Lyrica 150mg and Vicodin . I saw where some had said they could not take ibuprophren ... I've made a turn!! I didn't even have to take the Vicodin . Then I woke up this morning and could hardly move...
... long I end up pacing in tears. I'm only taking th Vicodin e during extreme pain. I'm also still taking the Flexeril ... the ibuprophren does the trick and other days the Vicodin hardly touches the pain. It's so confusing & frustrating...
... They don't know. I've sure been going through the vicodin . Oh, I'm back on the lyrica. I was getting really...
... have quit taking the Flexeril and I only take the Vicodin about 1 every other day. I either need it first thing ... pain in that hip so I don't think it is a nerve. The Vicodin e doesn't touch it either. Ibuprophren seems to help...
... relief, finally. Susie, I'm like you-if I take the vicodin it gets me through. I just want to have some energy...
- Having Anterior Cervical Fusion on Thurs. 28th February 2006
... route with no results. I've been on neurotin and vicodin for months now. It's gotten to the point that I can...
- 3 weeks post-op still in pain/answers anyone 21st February 2006
... I did for 19 years, scary to think about. I am on vicodin and soma and I get bad headaches but when this medicine...
- Update - pain management clinic 16th February 2006
... not to think about those. He gave me extra-strength vicodin , a strong dose of ibuprofen, and the same muscle relaxer...
- two weeks since fusion surgery now thigh pain and feet feel like weights 13th February 2006
... as he said it makes you sleepy and i am allready on vicodin and soma. BW thanks for writing and mom helped with...
- Need some advice. 13th February 2006
... my knee compared to the other side. i have to take vicodin and valium to sleep because of the pain. it has made...
- L5,S1 Joint fracture w/CES? 9th February 2006
... runner down the steps.
Off to the ER for xray and Vicodin and a shot, versed. I went home a laid down for 2...
... runner down the steps.
Off to the ER for xray and Vicodin and a shot, versed. I went home a laid down for 2...
- Pain management clinic?? 2nd February 2006
... go to my appointment next Thursday. He then gave me Vicodin and a muscle relaxer...the exact same pills that were...
... different ones, and none of them have helped. And no, the Vicodin and muscle relaxer do not seem to be helping. I was...
- What To Expect If Hardware Is Removed 31st January 2006
... still have pain issues. Enough to still be taking vicodin , trileptal and flexaryl on a regular basis.
i have...
- INSOMNIA (Yes, I know I'm on the Back board!) 28th January 2006
... your back more tense, just one big circle. I'm on vicodin 750, flexaril10mg. and neurotin 300mg. you would think...
- tell me about Suboxone for pain/not just addiction 28th January 2006
... the side effects of painkillers like percocet and vicodin . any suggestions. jayboy...
- Pulled muscle...or more???? 24th January 2006
... took an x-ray, was told it was fine, and was given vicodin and a muscle relaxer. After having that 1 1/2 weeks...
- tailbone area-shooting pain-symptoms listed please help! 23rd January 2006
... out. That was in Aug,1989. I hve been living on vicodin or some other narcotic pain meds since
The doctors...
- new member - snowmobile accident 23rd January 2006
... frustrated and crabby as a result. I was prescribed vicodin for pain, and 1000 mg won't put a dent in it! This...
- 1 year out on Level 4 fusion - how long on Pain med's 22nd January 2006
... powerful is it? Is it like percocet, or oxy's, or vicodin , or what?
Take care of your self and I appreciate...
- question about meds 20th January 2006
... system, Oh Happy Day! I am still to this day taking my Vicodin and Neurontin and probably will for life, and I am ... will also probably die of old age with a bottle of Vicodin and Neurontin in my medicine cabinet, and I am ok...
- sleeping problem 18th January 2006
... Melatonin, it seems to help, along with the extra stregnth vicodin and flexaril, at bedtime. My Dr. told me most pain...
- How to not gain any weight after fusion 18th January 2006
... did after my micro-d was to sit on the couch high on Vicodin eating everything in sight !!!! I gained 16 pounds...
- Ultram Warning 17th January 2006
... on ultram now for 5 months, 100mg 3 times aday plus vicodin 7.5/ 750 2 tabs 3 times a day. i dont really like...
- Some help or advice please: 15th January 2006
... far he has been on oxycontin, methadone, loratab, vicodin , dilaudid, and he has had epidural injections. He ... but the only thing he is trying to do is give him vicodin and ESI's which are not working anymore. Does anyone...
- ques: painkillers 12th January 2006
... Those names indicate who make the generic version of vicodin . I have generic lorcet from mall that isn't working...
... different pharmacies and ask what brand of generic vicodin they dispense.
I have generic lortab from two...
... Vicodin (Hydrocodone) comes in many different names ( Vicodin , Lortab, Lorcet, Norco, etc). Usually you get a generic...
... hard place!
If you find that one generic brand of vicodin is not effective for you, I'd suggest talking to your...
- Pain Management Specialist 9th January 2006
... ddd at 2 levels in lumbar spine. i am also taking vicodin e. (2 50 mg tabs of ultram and 2 7.5 750 vicodin 3...
- Jayboy...how are you? 9th January 2006
... are NO pain meds I have to get rid of it. I took two Vicodin at once and it sortta helped with the headache by...
- anyone understand nerve damage? 7th January 2006
... I suppose it would. Right now my doctor has me on vicodin . It helps some. Mainly, I think it plays head games...
... I suppose it would. Right now my doctor has me on vicodin . It helps some. Mainly, I think it plays head games...
- Whats the deal with Scarring and therapy for Micro D recovery? 4th January 2006
... reduce the scar tissue) going to give in and try vicodin for a few days too and see if that helps. I dont want...
... well. Now I take 75mg morning & night & an occasional vicodin at the end of the day. I'm glad that I had my fusion...
- Pain Again !!!!!!!! 2nd January 2006
... 50 FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS , NEROTIN 400 M, AND 1/2 OF VICODIN 750 . THE PAIN LEVEL HAS INCREASED AND 2 OUT OF THE...
- sneezed, had shooting pain through shoulder/down arm 1st January 2006
... and burning pain between my shoulder blades. :) Two vicodin didn't even relieve my pain.
I do have the shooting...
- Hemangeoma...anyone with this? 21st December 2005
... of the finding of the new MRI. I am currently on Vicodin 10Mg and most days this does not even touch the pain...
- ques: pain meds and liver 19th December 2005
... percocet 5/325, percocet 10/650, methadone 20mg for pain, vicodin 7.5/750, ultram 50 mg. what are the chances that i...
... relaxers for the spasms. now i am taking 2-7.5/750 vicodin 3 times a day along with 100mg ultram/tramadol 3 times...
- 2 level fusion this week ;) 18th December 2005
... feeling in my legs and feet. Pain was so great i was on vicodin for months. Just this christmas day , 25 days post...
- All of C-Spine discs are herniated 16th December 2005
... pain all day and night.
I take neurotin 600 mg and vicodin at night, no relief, wake up and can't sleep afterwards...
- Diskectomy Lamy Scar Tissue Help! 15th December 2005
... things worse. I am currently taking Neurontin 1800 mg, vicodin es 2x a day, or as needed, flexeril, ambien for sleeping...
- Back pain and neck pain intolerable. HELP!!!! 14th December 2005
... S1 on January 18, 2006. The doctor had tried me on vicodin (did not do a thing) and now percocet (does not do...
- Percutaneous disc decompression 6th December 2005
... could take several months)He said to continue to take vicodin for now. I hate taking it. It doesn't help much. It...
- pain meds not working anymore! 6th December 2005
... meds. I have had were percocets, right now I am on Vicodin . But I know that stuff doesn't do much for nerve...
- Opinions on Long Term medication vs. surgery 5th December 2005
... pain I am having because these are some strong meds, vicodin and percocet ( nothing helps this pain) I have to...
... problems, other than fusions.
Right now I am on Vicodin 7.5/500 tab and I usually take 3 a day. But it does...
... liver test comes out, if you don't mind. I've been on vicodin for over a year and take a couple per day generally...
... from the rest of May 2005 till now I have been on Vicodin . I hope it isn't doing any damage right now. I'll...
- Any one Celebrex or Mobic? Cant use IB anymore 2nd December 2005
... samples) and skelaxin. Also gave me some limited vicodin , but i never used those. I took the skelaxin and...
- stoping pain pills 1st December 2005
... half. Went to one painkiller a week. I got some vicodin then and used that for a week. The week after I did...
- 1 Month Post Micro-D and still in pain. 29th November 2005
... than any pain I ever had before the surgery. I was on Vicodin for a while but have been out for a week. I have my...
- Ankylosed disc space 28th November 2005
... partial ankylosis of the disc space. I can see why the vicodin dose not help this pain at all. I have tried steroids...
- Newly Diagnosed Disc Bulge 28th November 2005
... said " its just a lumbar strain" gave me Flexeril, Vicodin and Naprosyn put me on light duty and sent me back ... ordered an MRI and continued my drug therapy, upping my Vicodin dosage and adding Neurontin. Still going to PT.
Symptoms...
- 4 weeks;fusion..very happy..ALMOST SCARE 27th November 2005
... day in 3 months that I didn't need a percocet or a vicodin to get thru pain. I was at work for 5 hours and didn...
... to you. I'm going to see if they will give me more vicodin , just took my last one.
After reading so many...
... the lyrica doesn't help. I think I would rather eat vicodin at this point. So will probably just take the lyrica...
... avoiding that position. I'm praying that it lets up. A vicodin seems to take care of it-along with the lyrica twice...
... used to it. She seems to be getting along ok with vicodin , but I wonder if they could give her an anti-inflammatory...
- Discogram results (need help) 23rd November 2005
... hardly take this pain anymore, it is terrible. And the vicodin dosent do a thing for it. I have to pray alot about...
- 17 days Post Micro D L5 S1 - Question on nerve pain 21st November 2005
... Wow, you're only taking Motrin 800? They had him on Vicodin for a while, but they switched him to Darvocet for...
- Need your help 21st November 2005
... soon so I can function normally again, He has me on vicodin and flexeril it doesnt do anything for the pain. ...
- Tailbone pain? And Scoliosis... 16th November 2005
... and I was almost crying and finally had to take a vicodin to get some relief.
I have mild scoliosis/bad...
- 20 year old with pain for 5 years. Just had 1st spinal fusion surgery. 13th November 2005
... happened was i got slightly addicted to Dilaudid and vicodin . I had to go through withdrawls before my surgery...
- Topamax for back pain 12th November 2005
... eplacement candidate.
I have lived on tylenol, celebrex, vicodin , tramadol, Neurontin, Lyrica, percocet with my D.O...
- Microdiscectomy 7 days ago - in pain - help! 10th November 2005
... give me anything for the pain, but luckily I had some vicodin left over prior to surgery. It was tough to tell...
- Thorasic Disk Herniation 7th November 2005
... constant pain that is only partially relieved by using vicodin and my activity consists of trying to work at my desk...
- Cabin Fever----holy Cow!!!!! 3rd November 2005
... 8-10 a day pre-surgery) and am only taking about 4 Vicodin a day (2 in the AM when I get up and 2 when I go to...
... but the pain was too much.
Do you think that the vicodin might be making you nauseous? It did me. I didn't ... care to eat yet if I didn't eat something the vicodin would make me even more nauseous.
Tirzah...
- years of pain 2nd November 2005
... when i sit down to relax. no pain med helps except vicodin . (can't take those much longer without becoming addicted...
... has me on anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers and vicodin but, i hate taking all those pills, especially narcotics...
