Does anyone take Vicodin for the pain???
#287844 - 10/25/06 09:06 AM
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Kimba
Reged: 10/13/06
Posts: 36
Loc: California
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I'm really hard on myself because I still depend on vicodin sometimes for the pain. I am, however, learning how to take care of the IBS, so the episodes are less frequent. Am I alone??
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You're not alone. I take vicodin primarily for muscle/joint pain but it does help my tummy as well and I have taken it specifically for that. I have to be careful though because vicodin is constipating. If you are IBS D this would be a bonus. I know how you feel though. I had to adjust my thinking on this because people and often docs are so against narcotic pain relievers. Thankfully I have had a couple of docs who have told me they would rather see me functioning on vicodin than curled up in ball in bed. It is not a problem as long as you are not exceeding the dosage recommended by your doctor.
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Susie...Thank you!! I'm trying to learn other ways to manage my IBS before it gets to that point but, I am also prediabetic and I have high blood pressure. Not to mention I'm overwieght and trying to lose it. So trying to find a suitable diet is difficult. I just learned that I have all these conditions so there is alot of Trial and Error, right now. More error really  But, I know I will get to where I need to be eventually. Thanks
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