chronic abdominal pain adhesions
Afraid I’m getting addicted to vicodin?
My doctor gave me vicodin for my chronic abdominal pain (ulcer, gastroparesis and adhesions) and I’ve never really taken much of it (it took me a year to use 30 pills). But this past week I’ve taken it every night, not only because of my stomach hurting but because I’ve wanted to go to sleep. I don’t crave vicodin except for when I want to go to bed at night. Am I getting addicted to it? I’m only taking 10mg once a day so that isn’t too bad right?
I’ve been tempted to take vicodin for sleep but limit my use only for pain. Sometimes I can go for days without it then need it every day for a while. I took 3 per day for 10 months and now take about 15 per month. I believe that the key is to only take it when you have pain or feel pain coming on. No, you’re not doing bad at all, in fact you’re doing super but don’t be afraid that you’ll get adicted just taking vicodin for pain. Don’t give in to taking vicodin only for sleep…. use something else.
Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis (HD) – K. Konstantinidis (Athens Medical Center) 2010
