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I last posted a few weeks ago noting that I am now addicted to pain killers (I do take them for actual pain) and that that I have several doctors prescribing different meds. I am still taking the benzos that I have left from my older prescriptions occasionally for anxiety but haven't decided to take the Zoloft my psychiatrist prescribed, and I think I am going to stop seeing him. Maybe something more natural will help with the anxiety - yoga or meditation, or something.
Someone suggested in that thread that I try to get one doctor to communicate with all the others so they (and I) are all on the same page... as it turns out my PCP turned over full management of my case and prescriptions to my pain management guy (total mess that was at first - she didn't refill my script for the narcotic, didn't tell me she wasn't going to and the PM doc was closed the next day - so I was in severe pain and withdrawing and spent a lot of time in the ER for the next couple of days). So my PM doc cut my narcotic script by 65% and I am still struggling with the pain. I am seeing two other doctors with whom he will communicate as we try to determine the cause of the pain (it is not looking like its my pancreas to him and one of my gastro -docs, now, after reviewing all of the records/tests). Exploratory surgery is a next possible step. I am hoping that withdrawal will be easier now that I am taking such a lower dose, when the time comes - I'm realizing I'm not so great at taking only what I should and cold turkey may be better than a taper. The other drug Neurontin still does nothing but make me feel a little drunk, but PM doc wants me to continue taking it and says that usually goes away. He also wants me to see an addiction specialist - not sure about that yet. I think I am managing the cravings that sets up a little better - just keep telling myself it is temporary or try to do something productive.
I am still not drinking, which is good.
So, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted and opened my eyes a bit. And thanks to everyone on SR who shares their ESH. I know I can be stubborn but right now I do want to recover and live.
Someone suggested in that thread that I try to get one doctor to communicate with all the others so they (and I) are all on the same page... as it turns out my PCP turned over full management of my case and prescriptions to my pain management guy (total mess that was at first - she didn't refill my script for the narcotic, didn't tell me she wasn't going to and the PM doc was closed the next day - so I was in severe pain and withdrawing and spent a lot of time in the ER for the next couple of days). So my PM doc cut my narcotic script by 65% and I am still struggling with the pain. I am seeing two other doctors with whom he will communicate as we try to determine the cause of the pain (it is not looking like its my pancreas to him and one of my gastro -docs, now, after reviewing all of the records/tests). Exploratory surgery is a next possible step. I am hoping that withdrawal will be easier now that I am taking such a lower dose, when the time comes - I'm realizing I'm not so great at taking only what I should and cold turkey may be better than a taper. The other drug Neurontin still does nothing but make me feel a little drunk, but PM doc wants me to continue taking it and says that usually goes away. He also wants me to see an addiction specialist - not sure about that yet. I think I am managing the cravings that sets up a little better - just keep telling myself it is temporary or try to do something productive.
I am still not drinking, which is good.
So, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted and opened my eyes a bit. And thanks to everyone on SR who shares their ESH. I know I can be stubborn but right now I do want to recover and live.
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Good to see you here again Dshea.
FWIW, I think an addiction specialist might not be a bad idea either....but I'm glad you're not drinking and are under the general direction of yr PM doctor now.
D
FWIW, I think an addiction specialist might not be a bad idea either....but I'm glad you're not drinking and are under the general direction of yr PM doctor now.
D
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