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How many drugs do you take?
After the first visit Dr. Shin prescribed me Fentanyl (25MCG/HR patch) and Hydrocodone (10MG/500MG). At first this combination worked really well. Other then the smaller more manageable headaches the Hydrocodone gave me, I felt little to no pain the majority of my days and the biggest improvement was my new found ability to sleep through the night. However, I wanted to sleep a lot, like all day. The urge was nearly irresistible. I could easily sleep most of the day if I didn't make myself get up and stay active. At first this was really nice because my ability to get a good night rest has diminished over the years as a result of the various surgeries. My neck and shoulders constantly hurt and I rarely have a moment where I don't have a headache. I've always been a side sleeper and since I begun using the wheelchair I haven't really been able too. The size of my shoulders makes it pretty hard to sleep on my side now. Ultimately I simply got tired of all the pain and wanted to feel what it was like not to hurt. I've always known pain, it's been a part of me for as long as I can remember but I had enough.Read complete post