Alternative Healing

I would like to share what I have been going through for prayers, support, and any helpful information community members may have.  My pain management doctor had been becoming concerned about the level of pain meds I had reached in treatment of my chronic pain issues.  I was on two powerful narcotic medications.  I say "was" because for the past six days I have been in a psychiatric facility which has a good reputaion for treating my withdrawl symptoms as well as the depression I have been fighting through most of my life. Opiate withdrawl SUCKS!!!I have an appointment on Monday with the nearest pain management program and definitely hope they have some suggestions to help me.  I thought I would ask the "real" experts, my fellow community members for any non-narcotic methods they have found useful in dealing with their pain issues.  Now, as a disclaimer, I am not against the use of narcotics in the treatment of prolonged, chronic pain.  My decision to detox came from knowing I have a history of alcoholism & drug abuse as well as several physical conditions which are negatively affected by narcotics in my system.  Thank-you in advance for your prayers and support.  I genuinely care about any person who experiences chronic pain.

Wishing Peace & Contentment to ALL who suffer,

Cyndi