Hello to all. I have had two spinal fusions, C3-7 is the final result. After 14 years on Morphine I was able to dump it. I am here to tell you it can be done. Other meds. are available that have less potential for trouble than this med. does. I want to give some hope to folks out there, who are sick of the morphine routine, and let you know Doctors who put you on this drug, arn't always correct in doing so. I wish all of you the best. I have been posting as a guest for about 6 months. ginnie
Hey Ginnie
I have been clean for over three months now after taking morphine and other IR opiates for seven years. If you are still checking this, have you found any good alternatives for pain? I had a severe permanent injury like you and now I'm thinking of going back just because I can't find any good pain relief. Anyone with any ideas, please post. Thank you.
Good for you chicken little! Yes Morphine is a booger to get off of. I still like not living my life around that pill. I still do take an opiate now and then when the pain acts up or I over do it. Have you done all the PT and conservative treatments? Have you tried acupuncture.....I am trying this now. Mostly I get by with tramadol, and then the other if pain keeps me up at night. Try a field of med. called physiatrist. This field of medicine thinks outside the box. My doctor will give meds as needed and or give acupuncture, and some healthy advice. Treats the "whole" person. Call around and see of this type of doctor is in your area. Call him, ask specifically if they specialize in pain. I have been extremely lucky with regards to pain chicken....I do know not everyone gets the results I did with the fusions. I wish you all the best. ginnie