Need urgent advice and some one to talk to

[Codiene Junky]

Hi i need some advice and i know this isnt the appropriate forum but really need an answer to my problem.
I am 30 and male have two kids and a wife. I had an accident 18months ago and hurt my knee, doctor prescribed me codiene phosphate because other painkillers wouldnt work. I had surgery last year in august and got Septic Arthritis of the Knee(Infected from surgery). Was in hospital for a week and on IV antibiotics for 6 weeks after that. Had another operation 3weeks ago on same knee and pain is decreasing but i find myself reaching for the codiene phosphate automatically. Is this drug harmful to my liver/kidney etc?
Any help/advice would be appreciated

[Jetforce]

Sounds like you have built up a tolerance to codiene phosphate and each time you are in pain, you natural response is to reach from those medications. The medications might affect your kidney and liver functions, only a blood test by a doctor will determine that. Otherwise, you are best to consult with your GP first to the best method of withdrawing from the medications. Your GP might refer you to a drug and alcohol person and or the pain clinic if your local hospital has one to assist in the best method to withdrawal complete from the medications and or change the medications that is more suitable to your pain level.

[WastedSoul]

Oh no!

I've spent the last 6 months on codiene and tramadol, with hospital visits that resulted in big doses of IV Morphine Solphate.. WattaBuzz!

But talk to your GP, yes, if its concerning you..

I know for a fact too much of it binds you up *frowns* so be careful, lots of water and fruit.. if worse comes to worst, Lactolouse!