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jazpoppy · 09-04-2008, 10:15 PM

Dear SisterHelp;

Sorry to hear that your sis is so caught up in active addiction. I do believe that she has pain, but she is having MORE pain because she's weaning down off that astronomical amount of oxycodone. 16 pills x 20mg per pill is 320mg of oxycodone per day, and that's almost UNHEARD of for back pain! Unless the person is in traction or barely able to move due to a broken back or severe back surgery failure, or a cancer patient near their end of life! Its way too much! When I was abusing I was only abusing less than half that amount, and I did have pain at the time, just not as severe as now. I tend to never doubt someone is in pain, unless they are truly deceptive, and I don't know your sister, so I'm assuming she has back problems. I'm 31 and I have severe arthritis, herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and my hip is very arthritic, and I have other problems I just don't like listing them, it makes me feel bad. I think I sound like a hypocondriac, or a crazy person, even though everything I have is real. I got recovery first, then I hurt myself a lot, then I suffered for a few years being labeled "drug seeker" and then finally after a while I found a compassionate doctor who listened to me, understands my addiction, and prescribes me what I need to be in much less pain, not get high! Is your sister always high, even though she was on that large amount, her body may have been used to it an no longer got her high. I know you are concerned, but like you said, you cannot make her be honest, you cannot make her quit or cut down, or get off the meds to see where her pain levels really are. I did that and it helped me a lot to understand how much and what kind of medication I really needed. I tried EVERY alternative to narcotics, and I ended up with methadone as the only medication that works and that I will NOT abuse! Methadone is a good alternative for a former addict, as long as the medication is NOT in the addict's possession. I have no clue where my medication is, I just know that my bf gives me what I need each day (what I'm prescribed and ONLY that amount). I never ask for more. If its not working, I talk to my doctor. Good luck and God Bless!

Love;

Jaz

09-04-2008, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
jazpoppy This catz gone wild!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wonderland... Posts: 280	Dear SisterHelp; Sorry to hear that your sis is so caught up in active addiction. I do believe that she has pain, but she is having MORE pain because she's weaning down off that astronomical amount of oxycodone. 16 pills x 20mg per pill is 320mg of oxycodone per day, and that's almost UNHEARD of for back pain! Unless the person is in traction or barely able to move due to a broken back or severe back surgery failure, or a cancer patient near their end of life! Its way too much! When I was abusing I was only abusing less than half that amount, and I did have pain at the time, just not as severe as now. I tend to never doubt someone is in pain, unless they are truly deceptive, and I don't know your sister, so I'm assuming she has back problems. I'm 31 and I have severe arthritis, herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and my hip is very arthritic, and I have other problems I just don't like listing them, it makes me feel bad. I think I sound like a hypocondriac, or a crazy person, even though everything I have is real. I got recovery first, then I hurt myself a lot, then I suffered for a few years being labeled "drug seeker" and then finally after a while I found a compassionate doctor who listened to me, understands my addiction, and prescribes me what I need to be in much less pain, not get high! Is your sister always high, even though she was on that large amount, her body may have been used to it an no longer got her high. I know you are concerned, but like you said, you cannot make her be honest, you cannot make her quit or cut down, or get off the meds to see where her pain levels really are. I did that and it helped me a lot to understand how much and what kind of medication I really needed. I tried EVERY alternative to narcotics, and I ended up with methadone as the only medication that works and that I will NOT abuse! Methadone is a good alternative for a former addict, as long as the medication is NOT in the addict's possession. I have no clue where my medication is, I just know that my bf gives me what I need each day (what I'm prescribed and ONLY that amount). I never ask for more. If its not working, I talk to my doctor. Good luck and God Bless! Love; Jaz __________________ Practice "self-compassion". Let go of those "stupid" everyday trivial things that can bring a recovering addict to their knees. Its more important to focus on yourself and love yourself even if you do "mess-up a bit".