pain meds
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pain meds
Im an alcoholic. Im early in my quit but i also have been taking prescribed meds for two ruptured disks and sciatica for a while now and dont abuse them. I take less than prescribed actually. Whats yalls opinion on this? Safe to keep taking....or slowly let it go? It does help me and i can function at work with them.
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I would discuss with your doctor the fact that you have an addiction history and ask if he/she feels the meds you are taking are appropriate. I'd also ask yourself if you are taking them simply for the pain as directed, or for other purposes. If it's the latter then it's probably fine. If it's the former then it might be a problem.
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Originally Posted by christimc 
Ty scott. Glad you understood my question.
I wasnt asking if it was medically safe rather safe as an addict.
I wasnt asking if it was medically safe rather safe as an addict.
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Hiya I am the same my love and as long as I don't take what I'm not supposed to im ok. Sometimes they make me feel drunk on an empty stomach with them so try n only use them when I can feel pain coming on. PM me and we can go through this together x
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Christi
I also get your question. My thinking is that if they are prescribed by your GP and reviewed as you both feel is appropriate then they are there to do a job.
For me, as a precaution i would also make sure that any medical practitioner is aware that you are in recovery and from what. This may influence how and what they prescribe and the frequency of any reviews.
Hope that an end is in sight for the pain.
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I also get your question. My thinking is that if they are prescribed by your GP and reviewed as you both feel is appropriate then they are there to do a job.
For me, as a precaution i would also make sure that any medical practitioner is aware that you are in recovery and from what. This may influence how and what they prescribe and the frequency of any reviews.
Hope that an end is in sight for the pain.
G
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