Posted by so far so good on August 29, 2004, at 7:47:41
In reply to Re: Dentist prescribed me Vicodin, posted by Festus on August 28, 2004, at 2:00:05
I was a daily user/abuser of opiates for a few years . I used bupe to get off . Less than a month after taking my last bupe dose , I broke a rib. I was in severe pain . I went to er after about three days of it not getting better. I waited three days in hopes of the pain going away . The er prescribed some vics and 800 mg motrin(ibuprofen) . I did not get the script for the vics filled . This injury was quite painfull. Ever time I breathed rolled over while trying to sleep, bent down or just slightly twisted in anyway I would feel sharp pain. When I started the bupe I asked the counseler what would remedy this type of problem . One suggestion was to let wife moniter usage. But he suggested abstinece first . Well I was in alot of pain and the motrin worked somewhat . After a few days of what seemed like the injury got worse because I went back to work right away and also had my 5 year old nephew jump right on my side. I felt I could use the stuff responsibly. I did have somewhat of a debate with my wife. long story short I was taking the pills as pescribed . I did not feel a tinge of high. When I was using I never really used vics caus I have to take too many to get a buzz. I assume I still had tolerance but I cant remeber when a couple vics did the trick. This medication is a godsend for real pain . I have only used pain killers a few times for this purpose but took it for granted. When I went to primary doc for follow up he asked if I needed some pain killers ,loratabs , I told him I had some of the others left and did not need them . I only took them for a few days and only 2-3 times a day. I am very proud of myself. It was also a test to see of sorts to the old adage once you use you are back to your old ways automaticaly. Dont beleive it . I lived for opiates . I was able to take them responsibley. For me I was always reminding myself of the end of the road. I have thought about that everyday. I think it would be nice to do any oxy. I would probaly get off like when I started. But then what???????????? Thats the scary part . Would I be able to do it just once???? Sometimes I think I can. I dont wanna know . At least not now. The vics I used for a legit purpose and I had no problem stopping . I was hopping to get a little buzz though I didnt . If I did not have the support of my wife I might have misused them I dont know.. I didnt think I would have got anymore when they were gone though . The oxys I would be using to get high and no other reason.
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