Posted by AuntieMel on November 10, 2005, at 9:19:35
In reply to How Much and Who to tell?, posted by mama141 on November 10, 2005, at 9:00:13
I don't tell them for just that reason.If I am in severe pain I would want it treated. I wouldn't want them to think of me as a drug seeker. My problem was with drinking and I've always been [even hubby agrees] *very* prudent with prescribed drugs. When I get painkillers of any type I take them as long as I really need to and horde the rest for a migraine or whatever that might pop up.
My shrink knows about it as I was seeing him while I was still a drunk and I didn't want any drugs that might interfere with my drinking. He's been super cautious since, but has just recently prescribed me 'abusable' meds like ativan and adderall.
I guess I figure as long as I'm aware of any potential problems and I am very, very careful it isn't any other doctor's business.
However one size doesn't fit all. I've known of recovering alcoholics that years later got hooked on pain killers and such.
Just don't let your guard down.
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