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From: KMack  (Original Message)Sent: 9/25/2006 6:20 PM
I finally begged my primary for some pain medication for my neuropathy. I am going to start Topamax soon and hopefully that wil help with the pain and I won't have to take it for very long. its just darvocet and it takes about 4 to even make a dent. what do I do now? Go back and tell her it isn't working (I think she will think I am drug seeking) or
what? I would rather take 2 of some other kind of pain medication rather than 6-9 of one that really doesn't touch the pain.

Thanks for any replies!


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From: DanSent: 9/25/2006 11:31 PM
 
I don't think you want to be taking that many darvocet at a time, Kathy.  For one thing, it's got acetominophen in it.  For another, it's got propoxyphene, which is like codiene.  Even if it's not taking care of the pain you're running a risk of liver failure if you take too much in one day. 
 
Are you keeping your pain diary?  If not, then you should be.  Take that to your doctor and show him/her what your pain levels are each day.  Then let your doctor decide what to do. 
 
Healing hugs and lots of love,
 
Dan
 
 

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From: KMackSent: 9/26/2006 6:44 PM
Thanks Dan. As I am sure you will undersand, its so hard to think straight
when
you are in pain 2/7! I will keep a pain diary.

Again,
thanks!