I am on Kadian 50mg sustained release three times a day along with Percocet 7.5/325 for breakthrough pain four times a day. I take Valium 10 mg. twice daily as needed for muscle spasms as a result of muscle spams so severe from my fibromyalgia. I have never gotten a "high" others speak of.I am wondering why this is??? I never get a "high". Is it just my system? My husband thinks it is because I have "true" pain the pain killer does just that kills the pain. And since I have chronic pain my body reacts to the narcotic in different way. I don't drink, except maybe on a special occasion I will have a small glass of wine and that's my limit.
Now I will share something I rarely share with anybody; at 14, I went to a party with some girls whom I thought were friends two hours into the party i began feeling ill and a friend said I could lie down in her room. it was much later when I found outI was given some illicit drug "they all planned this in advance and I was gang raped! I stayed away from these "girls" I trusted as friends stayed away from street drugs and people who used drugs, or drank etc// OK. I was a major nerd to say the least! Until I met and married a marinewho was 19, at the tender age of sixteen I got permission by a mom whom couldn't care less and glad to rid of me' OK;I got my GED; Physicians License.tired of that, got my cosmetologist license;esthetician/ manicurist license and Heath service coordinator diploma and a whole host of other certificates to keep my self busy. I'm not bragging just saying that when you put your mind to something you can do it; happily I am still with the same wonderful and loving man; 'stay away from drugs; sorry for the rambling, Now together with my Marine 41 years later and more in love each dayl
I just felt the need t share! I HOPE THIS WILL HELP AT LEAST ONE PERSON;;;;Just be happy and stay of ilicit drugs HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DADDIES OUT THERE TOO!!! (((((hugs)))))) Gwendolene/midwestma
Why is it that I take high doses of Narcotics but I've never get a High?
Added 25 Jun 2010:
My comment was supposed to read "Physcian's Assistant" OOpsy.I messed up!
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christine...26 Jun 2010
You are perfectly normal for not feeling high, I have a friend who has a hip problem i forgot the actual name for the condition but her hip is deteriating eventually she will need a hip replacement, and her hip frequently pops in and out of the socket so she is pain most of the time, she is prescribed darcocetes (sorry if i spelled them wrong) and she says the same thing she does not feel any high from the painkillers she feels normal and your right its because she actually has pain so she doesnt get the "loopy" feeling like others who take it recreationally. I just want to say you are so brave for sharing your story i am sure thats not easy to say I hope those girls got what they deserved i truly beleive in karma and its never ok to harm another person, you sound so strong and your story touched me because you are also right if you put your mind to something you can do it and that is true for anybody.
vtech101 Jul 2010
well i never got high either and i realized that sometimes your tolerance of pain could be more than what is prescribed, i am dealing with my pain with more physical activies, moving tired ole muscles, which have been sleeping for years, pain meds really were not successful for me,congrads on your marriage that is wonderful,i have simply left chasing pain meds, they don't hit the spot for me, i could never get high either not that i was trying-it simply wasted many years of my life...
Anonymous 16 Sep 2010
Dont know how I just got this. Said you posted it 12 weeks ago. So sorry to hear of your terrifying experience at such a tender age. As far as your narcotic use, you are probably opioid non responsive as I am considered. The pain I have is called refractory, meaning it no longer responds to narcotics. Last week I started a methadone treatment program as a last resort. It takes a long time to get your dose up to a therapeutic level. I am still in withdrawal and my pain is intense. Be thankful daily for that fabulous Marine of yours. I have no support people. I am so happy to hear you have such a loving man. Mine would probably rather have me dead then deal with my sickness. GOD BLESS and GOOD LUCK
christineATU
16 Sep 2010
Hey you. Stop talking like that. You have us! WE are your support people. So what if we can't "see" you. We sure can feel your pain and frustration. We can connect with you, exchange horror stories, and even tell funny stories. It doesn't always have to be doom and gloom on here ya know. And be patient with the methadone, you will get there, I just know it. I also know how frustrated you feel right now. I am going through so much stuff too it ain't funny! It's damn hard keeping a positive outlook when you can't seem to get anywhere, spinning your wheels, digging yourself a deeper rut. If we're both at our lowest points, which is what it sounds like, we have no where to go but up, right? So how about a PM? I'll show you my owie and you show me yours. Believe it or not, I found my dearest friends here on DC. Out there in the "real world" friends abandon you when you aren't the same as you used to be. With me, I AM different.
Stephanie...
caringsonbj5 Sep 2011
Dear midwestma:
I agree with Vonnie I am not quite sure I understand what you mean of course I have to take Opana ER and also low dose xanax and Naproxen I don't get any drowsy feelings at all, some may be because you are adjusted to the meds, I am so sorry that this happened to you, I was raised to treat a woman like a lady, these may have been girls but they were not friends also any man that forces himself on a woman isn't the kind of man he ought to be! you may have been thought to have been a nerd but there is something to be said for a lady being a lady. I wish you the very best
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What a nice thing to say! I try to be fair with everyone, you know the old saying,
Do unto others as you would want done to you. I live by that saying daily. By no means am I perfect, however if you treat others with respect you get respect in return. Bless your heart dear one, and have a great night!
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Sorry, I forgot to add that your suggestion is a good one, I will ask about switching my med on my next viisit; Thanks for the advice. ((hugs)))!
You are just great :) I really hope you get everything worked out with your medication. I get so frustrated with mine. I am a nurse, And, I try to keep up daily with new info & changes.You know sometimes it can take Years to finally get someone on the right medications. keep in touch.. I enjoy hearing from you. XOXO