I have been on Hydrocodone for mild to severe back pain for two years, starting with 7.5/750, been on 10/325 the past yr with dose going up from 4 to 6 daily. I am finding I need to take even more on most days, meaning I run out and suffer for a few days before being able to get a refill. Is this a sign of growing tolerant? Anyone recommend a different med that will help? I find myself dosing lots of asprin to go along with it so I won't run out.
PS I am not a junkie. I just want to live pain free or at least mostly pain free. 54, male.
Thanks.
It sounds like your system has gotten used to the medication and is time to talk to your pain management Doctor about it. If he is a good Doc he will change your medication, so you won't have to be taking more medications that what you were supposed to. Take care,