dependency, addiction or none?
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dependency, addiction or none?
Hello all who read this.
I am new to this site. I wouldgreatly appreciate any and all feed back.
My history.
Donated a kidney August of 2010. On 10 mg of percocet for 3 months after surgery. Stopped with no problem I can remember.
4 months ago hurt shoulder and given percocet for pain, due to the fact I can not take ibuprophen. Took 5 mg daily for a month and a half.
September 1 was in the hospital for a severe case of shigella food poisoning acquired on a trip to Mexico. In hospital for 4 days. Diagnosed with reactive RA that can last up to 5 years. Was given percocet for pain by hospital then my PCP.
At the most I would drink 2 pills a day. All percocet mentioned above were 5/325. Even though I still have the pain, I am afraid to keep drinking the pills, which were changed to the 5 mg pill without tylenol, because I am afraid I was getting addicted to them. I never ran out of pills and would never buy any off the streets. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister who are extremely addicted, and I feared I was heading down the same road. I am a cocaine addict that has been clean for 13 years, so I know how bad addictions can be.
I guess the question is can you get addicted to a dose of 10 mg per day and if so, how long will the withdrawal symptoms last. My legs are still killing me from the RA, but I am at a crossroads as to what to do. My wife says I should drink the pills so I can live a close to normal life, but my mind says no.
On day 3 with no pills and anxiety is about gone. Don't know how to proceed.
I am new to this site. I wouldgreatly appreciate any and all feed back.
My history.
Donated a kidney August of 2010. On 10 mg of percocet for 3 months after surgery. Stopped with no problem I can remember.
4 months ago hurt shoulder and given percocet for pain, due to the fact I can not take ibuprophen. Took 5 mg daily for a month and a half.
September 1 was in the hospital for a severe case of shigella food poisoning acquired on a trip to Mexico. In hospital for 4 days. Diagnosed with reactive RA that can last up to 5 years. Was given percocet for pain by hospital then my PCP.
At the most I would drink 2 pills a day. All percocet mentioned above were 5/325. Even though I still have the pain, I am afraid to keep drinking the pills, which were changed to the 5 mg pill without tylenol, because I am afraid I was getting addicted to them. I never ran out of pills and would never buy any off the streets. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister who are extremely addicted, and I feared I was heading down the same road. I am a cocaine addict that has been clean for 13 years, so I know how bad addictions can be.
I guess the question is can you get addicted to a dose of 10 mg per day and if so, how long will the withdrawal symptoms last. My legs are still killing me from the RA, but I am at a crossroads as to what to do. My wife says I should drink the pills so I can live a close to normal life, but my mind says no.
On day 3 with no pills and anxiety is about gone. Don't know how to proceed.
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Welcome azbroncofan!
It sounds like you're doing the wise thing in being proactive about the potential for addiction. We have a section on substance abuse here on the forum, where you can find additional support:Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
I hope you get some answers!
It sounds like you're doing the wise thing in being proactive about the potential for addiction. We have a section on substance abuse here on the forum, where you can find additional support:Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
I hope you get some answers!
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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it is what it is
Today is the start of day 10 with no pills. I can tell you that those who think 10mg daily is not a problem, are completely false. 13 years ago I kicked a 1/2 ounce a day cocaine habit. I was sick for 3 days and then better immediately after that. Not this time, with this drug. I never took more than 2 (5mg) pills a day, even though my script said up to 8 per day. Even at that dose, I was put thru the ringer
I must say one thing, it is extremely discouraging that people who are concerned about a possible addiction and get the courage to ask on this site for input, get 4 replies. 2 of which say nothing helpful. I guess if you're not drinking upwards of 80mg a day, your post is not worth the time of a reply. I can only hope that those who follow and those that have come before me, find what they need on this site
To the other 140 people who read my post, think about replying next time to someone else, you could very well be the help they so desperately seek.
May God bless you all.
I must say one thing, it is extremely discouraging that people who are concerned about a possible addiction and get the courage to ask on this site for input, get 4 replies. 2 of which say nothing helpful. I guess if you're not drinking upwards of 80mg a day, your post is not worth the time of a reply. I can only hope that those who follow and those that have come before me, find what they need on this site
To the other 140 people who read my post, think about replying next time to someone else, you could very well be the help they so desperately seek.
May God bless you all.
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I'm sorry if you feel support was lacking here azbroncofan.
I hope you'll give the site a little more of a chance tho - the people here saved, and changed, my life
Maybe checking in more often might engender more response?
4 responses or not, you got some good advice here I think.
Did you follow the link to the substance abuse forum at all?
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I hope you'll give the site a little more of a chance tho - the people here saved, and changed, my life
Maybe checking in more often might engender more response?
4 responses or not, you got some good advice here I think.
Did you follow the link to the substance abuse forum at all?
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It takes a lot of courage to post for the first time so welcome My brother was addicted to percocets & vicodin and I've seen him go thru the withdrawal- it was awful. I read a lot about it after that and apparently opiates are one of the toughest things to kick but possible, as my brother is clean today I'm glad to hear your anxiety is almost gone, sounds like a good start to me!
My brother was addicted to percocets & vicodin and I've seen him go thru the withdrawal- it was awful. I read a lot about it after that and apparently opiates are one of the toughest things to kick but possible, as my brother is clean today I'm glad to hear your anxiety is almost gone, sounds like a good start to me!
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I must say one thing, it is extremely discouraging that people who are concerned about a possible addiction and get the courage to ask on this site for input, get 4 replies. 2 of which say nothing helpful. I guess if you're not drinking upwards of 80mg a day, your post is not worth the time of a reply.
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