The medication is working very well and I really would like to continue with it as it has been the only thing to relieve me of my pain...can i request Percocet from my Dr. as it was prescribed to me in the ER? Any tips of how I can get my Dr. to continue with it would be great.
2007-02-13 15:30:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Hey Sue, why don't you get a life instead of sitting on Yahoo to try and insult peoples intellegence? Nobody asked for a sarcastic answer, it is a genuine question!
2007-02-13 15:46:01 · update #1
I also did want to add that I have tried all OTC products and they DO NOT help at all...the Percocet was the ONLY med that was able to relieve me of my pain...
2007-02-13 15:49:12 · update #2
If Percocet is the only med that controls your back pain, find a pain doctor who's willing to work with you.
Despite what most people think, chronic pain patients rarely (less than 1%) get addicted. Addiction and physical dependence are 2 separate conditions. Addiction is a psychological problem. Physical dependence can happen with many types of medications- blood pressure meds, insulin, etc. The body will react badly when these meds are taken away abruptly- this does not mean addiction.
There are some great pain doctors out there. Hope you find one.
Nicole
2007-02-13 19:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by crimsonshedemon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Percocet is a narcotic and is usually prescribed by doctors as a temporary measure for sever pain, such as after surgery. Unfortunately, Percocet doesn't "cure" anything but the pain. I would think most doctors would be more concerned with why your back is in so much pain. You may get a doctor to give you some more while he is figuring out his diagnoses but I personally don't know any doctor that would continue to prescribe Percocet unless you had a terminal cancer or something similar.
2007-02-13 15:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, of course you could always renew the prescription within reason. But pain medications aren't supposed to be taken long term. Most recent studies indicate that pain meds hinder healing process and recovery. Dependence on pain med could make your condition develope into chronic one....after awhile no drugs will help..
best thing to do is find a solution that deals with the actual cause rather than just masking the symptoms with drugs...
Most medical doctors are kind of lost as to how to deal with back pain other than prescribe pain med and hoping it goes away by itself. Orhtopods don't really want to deal with it until it's clearly a surgical case.
Find a good local chiropractor. Most studies indicate they have the highest satisfaction rate among any therapies out there for low back pain..and that includes pain meds also...
2007-02-13 15:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Doctor can prescribe it. He will probably want notes from your ER visit. All through Percocet can be habit forming so Doctors don't like to use it long term. If you have chronic type of pain you may be referred to a pain control doctor. Hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-13 17:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Janst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what the back pain is caused from, your family Dr may give you a prescription for a small number of Percocet. However, Percocet has addictive qualities ( it is a narcotic) and is not intended for long-term use.
2007-02-13 15:36:38 · answer #5 · answered by mardigras_00 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most back pain is temporary and can be treated without any expensive medication or surgery. Applying a heating pad , warm compress or an icepack to the affected area will help . Exercises
like walking , swimming or massaging and back belts provide relief . Avoid stretching ,carrying heavy loads or standing with a bent back while performing your daily activities . More details and
remedies at http://aches.in/backpainremedies.html
2007-02-13 18:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by sanki 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same happen here.. i was given perocet.. when i went back to my doc he said no.... and gave me another less strong drug.. the best thing would get to a chiro... get some therapy.. and those can be addicting as well.. and getting off may be hard.. good luck..
2007-02-13 15:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by ~~~Buffy~~~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes I'm sure he will just refill and refill and refill to your hearts desire or at least until it stops! Are you trying to be this unimaginative? At least give your plot a little realism!! Where can you even find a make believe Dr. that stupid?? Or maybe you just emerged from a cave.
2007-02-13 15:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
chill your ear and then take an oxy
2016-03-29 05:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋