Codiene dependency/addiction. Who's been there? How did you get help? Telling my doctor is not an option right now. Neither is time off work. I need to just deal with it and get it over with. Problem is I actually take them for pain. Not for fun. So what do I do instead? Currently on 30/500. 6 a day.
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Why is telling your doc not an option? They might be able to help you find alternative pain relief so you can wean off.
My regular doc is away on indefinite leave.
Any doctor can help. Doesn't need to be your usual one. You need a referral to a pain clinic and to wean off your medication.
Get yourself a new doctor!
You can't just put your health on the backburner because your doctor is away.
Any doctor can help with pain management, in the meantime maybe you should look into physio therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy or other alternative pain management therapies.
This isn't something you can just 'get over' you need and deserve some professional help. Good luck!
My mother is addicted to pain medication all of which she got from her doctor. Her addiction caused her to lose not only her daughter but her grandchildren as well. Please please go and find a doctor you trust and ask for help. They can and will help you. They can help you find alternative ways to deal with your pain as well as help you off the pain meds if that is what is best for you. It is a long hard journey but it will be worth it in the end. The first step is asking for help. Good luck with getting better.
All I can suggest is going to a Dr, any Dr, for a referral to a pain clinic. If you are genuine about getting help and moving forwards, your Dr should do whatever they can within their power to help you.
Best of luck honey!
Codiene is about to be prescription only so you may want to act fast.
Get a new gp.
Slowly wean yourself off of them.
Good luck xo
Went to a gp. Got prescribed tramadol. Not really any better. But weaning myself off codiene down to 3 a day now. Thankyou everyone.