GP Visit

mig
mig Member Posts: 7,154
edited 15. Mar 2012, 06:40 in Living with Arthritis archive
So went to see gp this morning regarding me and codeine,the 15mgs we were trying were not controling the pain and it was almost like going cold turkey ,it was the most horrendous thing i have ever been thru,i have tried in the past diclofenic we just didnt suit each other and tramadol made me go DO_LALLY (gps words)so we have decided to go back to 30mg codeine three times a day and one in the night if i need it.I feel so relieved to have something sorted that i know i must control and not let it get out of hand again.Thank you all for your support,warm thoughts and hugs to you all.(((()))) Mig

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  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mig, hope the increase in pain meds kick in soon.

    When I was on codeine phosphate last year it certainly helped me and I slept much better than I have done for years.

    Luv,
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mig, Am pleased you have managed to get your GP to sort summat for you.

    Take care hun, and hope sleep is good for you tonight xx
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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It sounds like a good appointment, mig, and I'm sure you won't let it get out of hand. You've done really well and I hope the increase helps.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hmmmmmm. On the one hand you know the help is there but on the other you already know what a slippery slope this is. Oh my poor friend, how tough this is. I am so sorry but at least you will be getting some better relief now and that is so important. Take care, I am thinking of you. DD
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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Had a decent nights sleep which i hadnt for a while.
    I am being very careful and know i cant over do the codeine,got a check up with the practise nurse next week so they can keep an eye on me.Mig
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mig

    I am pleased that you had a good appointment yesterday and even more pleased that you had a decent nights sleep,

    I hope the increase in med helps and it is good to know that the practice nurse is looking after you.

    Take care, love & hugs (((((()))))) juliepf xx
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mig, I'm glad you have a good relationship with your G.P and they are trying to control your pain with an increase in Codeine. Hope this works out for you and you stay pain free. Big (((HUGS)))

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