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10-07-2010, 02:28 PM

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Tatyana

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Looking ahead

Hello all. I am new to this forum and my story is somewhat different. I don't drink, do drugs or smoke pot, I am not addicted to anything but cigarettes. That tells me that I do have an addictive personality. I have been suffering with chronic daily migraine headaches for 27 years. A few months ago I found headache specialist and he prescribed oxycodone, 15 mg X 2 a day as needed. They help, a lot.....but I am terrified of addiction. How do I make sure that does not happen. They are the only thing that will get rid of the headache for a day or 2. I am just looking ahead. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

10-07-2010, 02:34 PM

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sailorjohn

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Welcome!!!

Well, hopefully your Doctor gave you a heads up on the highly addictive properties of this drug.

Addiction rates in the 80% range, IIRC.

10-07-2010, 02:49 PM

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least

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I would discuss your addiction fears with your doctor. And ask if there's ANYTHING ELSE s/he can give you for the migraines.

Welcome to SR!

10-07-2010, 06:09 PM

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Tatyana

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Thanks guys, I have been poking around the forum and reading. All I can say is WOW.....some scary stuff.

10-07-2010, 06:24 PM

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It's good that you're being cautious.

Do talk to your dr about your concerns. Maybe there are alternatives that you can use.

10-07-2010, 06:27 PM

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least

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Have you found the substance abuse forum yet? If not, take a read. Good info and support there.

Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

10-07-2010, 06:31 PM

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Tatyana

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Originally Posted by least

Have you found the substance abuse forum yet? If not, take a read. Good info and support there.

I sure have, and I have spend the afternoon reading it. I am now more scared than I was before. That's probably a good thing. Again..WOW.

10-07-2010, 06:46 PM

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jiyuu16

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"I don't drink, do drugs or smoke pot, I am not addicted to anything but cigarettes".

-FYI: Cigarettes cause more deaths than any other chemcial substance and are one of the most, if not the most, addictive substances there are. NIDA has wonderful information/research regarding substances so maybe you would benefit from checking it out.

10-07-2010, 06:50 PM

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Tatyana

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Originally Posted by Anna

It's good that you're being cautious.

Do talk to your dr about your concerns. Maybe there are alternatives that you can use.

I have taken every migraine med available....tried every preventative possible. Thats the only reason I am even given narcotics, I failed to respond to any other traditional treatment. I have taken pain meds before for injuries and surgery, but not on a regular bases or long term to get addicted. But now I have them and they really do take the pain away. I am able to function again. Of course I can't take them while I am at work, they make me loopy. But when my head hurts so bad, all I can do is cry like a baby....nothing else helps. I am really really scared, I don't want this to turn into something bigger. I have been reading about building tolerance and needing more and more. That just scares the **** out of me. I don't know what to do. My doc is very careful, he will not under any circumstances, refill early. But I will talk to him at my next appointment. Thank you again everyone. I will stick around and read some more.

10-07-2010, 06:51 PM

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Tatyana

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Oh, I know...believe me. I have tried and failed to stop many many times. That's how I know that I have an addictive personality and that's why I am scared.

10-07-2010, 07:23 PM

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Dee74

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Hi Tatyana

along with most of the rest of the guys here I'd encourage you to be open and honest with your Dr about your concerns

Welcome aboard - you might like to check this forum out too

Nicotine/Smoking - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

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10-08-2010, 12:40 PM

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Tatyana

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Thanks for the link to the smokers forum, I will definitely check it out.

10-08-2010, 11:00 PM

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Kmber2010

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Welcome to SR! I agree with others on discussing concerns with your Dr. Well done on being proactive and looking ahead. Something I wish I did many many years ago.

Lots of info here at SR and tons of support.

10-09-2010, 01:02 PM

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coffeenut

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Welcome! We're glad you're here.

10-09-2010, 05:30 PM

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Tatyana

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Thanks everyone. I have been reading and reading and reading. I am being very careful with the pills....took 1 last night after 3 days of hurting. I just have to make I use them responsibly and be aware of every single one until I can talk to my doc again. I have decided to stop smoking.....again, on Monday. The smoking forum will be very helpful, I am so glad I found it. Thanks again for all the advice and the warm welcome. I am off to introduce myself to the smoking forum.