Ive been on codeine for some time, and i didnt think it was doin anything for the pain anymore, so i didnt take any today. not in more pain than usual, but feel sick, dizzy, cant see properly....is this codeine withdrawal, + is it likely that im addicted?

yeah you would think the doctor would be able to help wouldnt you, but i went down there this morning, and all i got was a bollocking for being on anti depressants! like it was MY decision!grr i hate these doctors. i did tell him about the symptoms etc, but he just gave me more codeine.

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by littlegreycells on September 23rd, 2008

i think it would be a good idea to seek another opinion and i'd be double checking those 2 medications don't interact with each other.

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by Anonymous on September 23rd, 2008

yeah i was thinking of going back and seeing my own gp as opposed to a locum, like he was, but im worried she'll just say the same as him and have a go at me, so im a bit reluctant to.

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by littlegreycells on September 23rd, 2008

your own gp should be more understanding, but if not, just tell her you are concerned and though you are happy to discuss your other medication at another time, you have more important things to discuss at this consultation.

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by Anonymous on September 23rd, 2008

hmm true. i may try that. i have to go into hospital on friday, so i dont know if i will get chance to see her before that. and last time i saw her, she wasnt particularly nice to me. its just making me think that they all want me to feel worse, and are doing it all deliberately because theyre out to get me. thankyou for your help though :)

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by littlegreycells on September 23rd, 2008

You're welcome and I hope it all goes well for you on Friday
( maybe chat to the Docs there ? )

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by Anonymous on September 23rd, 2008

yeah i may do that, but he's an orthapedic dr, so may not have much to say on the matter. i will try though :)

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by littlegreycells on September 24th, 2008

thanks for your answer. so...taking it again would make me feel better??

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by littlegreycells on September 22nd, 2008

my view is take em till their gone, then if your still in pain after, call and get more, till the doctor cuts you off.
Or you could save them for some other time, when you might need them(like hitting your hand/head with a hammer)

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by Questionbag on September 22nd, 2008

ive been getting them on repeat prescription for weeks.need to see the dr tomoro if poss to get some more. they wont give me any better painkillers though, and although these arent doing an awful lot, its better than nothing isnt it?

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by littlegreycells on September 22nd, 2008

if your not in pain, just stop. but if you like the high, why not keep going.

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by Questionbag on September 22nd, 2008

no no its not about the high. i am in pain, i have two broken legs. but i dont think the codeine is really helping the pain much anymore, because ive been taking it for so long and therefore got used to it. i dont get high off it, i did the first few times, but ive been on it ages now. basically, what i meant when i asked my question, was am i addicted to it and do i need to speak to the dr about it?

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by littlegreycells on September 22nd, 2008

your taking oral morphine, and its very adictive. you will have mood swings, get angry at people very easy, and will crave more once you stop.
but the good news is, you shouldnt become a crack head over it, just a mean person for a week or two, till it passes out of your system.

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by Questionbag on September 23rd, 2008