[xTerm]

Well, I went to the doctor and went ahead and asked about vicoprofen. His PA said that they dont really prescribe it that often because of the possible heart issues and the gastro issues and seeing as I already have an ulcer she said that she didnt want to prescribe it to me.
So, no biggie I just went ahead and got my normal 180 norco.

[Businessman1]

Hi all

I think I've gone as far as I can with getting off everything so this is going to be my last post on this thread.

Before I go I wanted to share one last set of thoughts. For me life is more predictable than most people think so here it is.

Most people take opiates without issue so what makes some of us stay too long?

Opiates are for really the short term (2-3 days) or forever. anything in between is asking for problems.

Opiates do not really cure pain they just distort your thought process like any other drug including pot, alcohol or MDMA. If given the choice, choose alcohol - it's much harder to get addicted to.

The kind of people that have trouble are the same as those who have trouble with any other drug. If you're the guy that closes the bar, works too late, smokes too much pot or spends too much time in the gym you're in that category. The good news is that you'll never be average, the bad news is that, well if you're reading, you already know...

Getting prescribed opiates shouldn't be exciting. If it is, you're addicted before you take you're first pill.

If you're taking one opiate and thinking of ways to get prescribed the next one up, it's a slippery slope.

If you start and actually manage to stop, there's a good chance you'll still think about it every day no matter how much harm it did to you. It's a demon that once unlocked, will probably never leave you.

Finally, when you do stop, you'll look to replace it with something else. The obvious choice is benzos or sleeping pills. That's where I am now and am scared that the only solution is always going to be another pill. Stop and learn to live without anything, like you did before.

I want someone to read this and not start without really needing it but I know that won't happen. Pain is strong motivator...

Good luck to everyone with stopping, it's 3 weeks of pain to free yourself for the rest of your life.

Don't look back!

[intelmetal]

God Bless You ! You are so right. It is haunting me at this moment.
IWANTOUT

To live my life and to be free !

[nelly005]

Bye Bizman,

Perfect ending to a very real and far to common story. You've always expressed yourself beautifully and I know you'll be successful at anything you attempt!
You're last post is very true for all of us, to bad most people don't read these pages until it's too late. Those of us you've been through "it" will never forget!!!!

On Wednesday I over exercised...3 classes in a row at the club, abs, step then power yoga. Yesterday I was so sore, but just the idea of taking anything more than a couple of tylenol, well you know....never!! Some of us do learn our lessons!

Take care,
Beth

[csheridan]

I Have a husband was is addicited to Oxy's he pulled 3 lower disc in his back we have been through hell and back with it all MRI's appointments 4 hrs away from where we live he has been on many medications one even that made him not concentrat that he crashed the car into a tree luckly he was alright his addiction to Oxy''s has been that bad that he was getting them else where. My husband has a great job also one he cant lose with me and also 3 young kids under 6 he knew he couldnt go on so he now has started a methodone program which now has changed his live he his so much happier and I dont feel like a single parent he is getting more involved in everyday live so I dont know whether maybe you could consider this.

Originally Posted by Businessman1

Hi

I wanted to ask if anyone has had a similar experience to me.

I saw a doctor for acute back pain which, after an MRI, was diagnosed as a herniated disc. I was prescribed Vicodin (10 325) and Cyclobenzaprine.

I became reliant on the combination for both pain relief and to fall asleep. I read all the information on the many internet forums and the next visit I asked for something without Acetaminophen. He gave me 120 Oxycodone 5mg pills.

They worked significantly better and also made me feel really good. My dose quickly went from 20mg per day to 70-80 over the next 3 months.

I have a serious job and can't afford a week of cold turkey. I am finding it really hard to concentrate and can't talk to my girlfriend anymore. All I want to do is be on my own with my Oxy.

I am getting an operation next week to fix my back and all I can think is how much Oxy will they give me to take home and will stop prescribing it after that. I am a respectable business man and would never buy it illegally. I wouldn't even know where to go. I count my pills to see how many days I have left.

I know I need to stop when the pain stops but I'm scared of what it's going to feel like.... If I'm honest I wish I never had to. I'd be happy being prescribed it forever.

[klopper22]

Originally Posted by Businessman1

Opiates do not really cure pain they just distort your thought process like any other drug including pot, alcohol or MDMA. If given the choice, choose alcohol - it's much harder to get addicted to.

IMO, alcohol isn't generally the best choice out of all the above. It is responsible for more broken homes than pot, for more incidences of car crashes, it is easier to get with regards to price and availability, and it is the most socially acceptable of these drugs. If you are predisposed to alcoholism, it can quickly and subtly take you for a ride and be the source of hell on earth.

[Businessman1]

Klopper

I'll respectfully disagree. I've been able to have a few drinks after work with no issues for years. I can even go on vacation and drink every day for weeks without becoming addicted. As can almost everyone I know.

My tolerance for Oxy built up in days and you can develop a physical dependence within a small number of weeks. You can do all this while working and living a "normal" life. It's much easier to get addicted to. You can also do it without anyone noticing.

I've never heard of anyone getting addicted to booze in a matter of weeks and if you turn up to work drunk, you'll probably get fired. Most people will wake up after a heavy night drinking feeling like they never want to drink again. You wake up after a night on Oxy wanting more Oxy.

I will agree that an alcoholic is probably more unpleasant to be around but it is a much longer road to develop a physical dependence.

So like I said, if given the choice, having a few drinks with friends is a better option than using opiates recreationally. I clearly don't suggest becoming an alcoholic is a good idea btw. I just think opiates are much harder to "control".

[Businessman1]

csheridan

You responded to an old post. That was the first thing I wrote on this forum. I stopped Oxy around 6 weeks ago.

Sorry to hear about your husband. I never wanted to replace oxy with another opiate. I was determined to stop all medication after getting my back fixed. Methadone is, by all accounts, harder to stop than Oxy and stopping Oxy is no trip to Disney land. The long-term side effects of opiate pain meds for me were really negative for my relationship and my job. It's hard to love someone or be ambitious when you have no feelings.

I hope everything works out for you and your husband. Back pain can be really debilitating. I’m a firm believer in getting it fixed if he can.

[klopper22]

Originally Posted by Businessman1

Klopper
I'll respectfully disagree. I just think opiates are much harder to "control".

I thought you weren't going to post on this thread anymore. LOL. I just wanted to see if you would post again if I put something like that. Peace to you.

[Businessman1]

I wasn't but you know addicts

I like your sport. It made me laugh!