Vicodin for dysmenorrhea menstrual pain?

Question

I have really bad menstrual pain, from moderate to severe (severe is basically when I'm almost fainting from the pain and basically climbing walls). my lower back hurts too and longer. Since ibuprofen, midol works at certain times, I am left in pain more times than I want. I don't want to overdose and damage my liver. Would it be legitimate to ask for vicodin from your doctor only once a month, even only 2 pills (for the first, worst 2 days that I have)? Thanks to society and drug abusers, I'm hesitating to ask but I was thinking that if I explain my symptoms and only ask for the minimal amount of pills once a month, it might help me. I can't use birth control because I gain weight from it and I don't like the possible cardiovascular/heart/stroke side effects. Anyone in the same position, and any luck? Girls (and/or someone in the medical profession) preferred please. Thanks.

Answer 1

Vicodin almost always contains acetaminophen (which is the stuff that damages your liver).  In fact, most of your objections don't make much sense.  Have you TRIED birth control?  Using such strong pain killers will have a lasting effect.  

You can try for vicodin.... but I would be more interested in Norco, which is pure vicodin with nothing else added.  However, were you to ask, then first you need to explain exactly how bad the pain is.

I'd be wary of giving you pain meds on such flimsy evidence.  I'd refer you to an endocrinologist and see what's up.  I'd rather cure the problem than treat the symptom.

Answer 2

I am not a doctor, although I am an addictions educator. I am in Canada and we don't have much vicodin here - more often we have oxycontin. It is prescribed often and I have heard of it being prescribed for menstrual cramps.  The opioid family of drugs inhibits your brain's ability to receive pain messages. That's how it makes you feel better. Drugs like ibuprofen  reduce inflamation and resolve the pain that way.  

A doctor will certainly be willing to help you get some pain free relief, but at the same time I would be asking the doctor to resolve the CAUSES of the pain.  Vicodin will just mask the pain, not cure it. And a life on pain management drugs is not fun! What is happening in your body that is causing your pain? Do you have fibroids? Is there something that can be resolved with other medications (not the pill) or perhaps surgery? Is there a more permanent solution?

Good luck, and I hope you feel better!  

Answer 3

It's really not as difficult as you think to get a script for Vicodin..

I would definitely bring it up to the doctor and see what he can do. That sounds terrible that you have to go through that much pain. I couldn't even imagine having worst cramps than I already get.