Need advise to help talk to doc

[soldiersmom82]

This is going to be long I am sure but here goes:

I have horrible neck/upper back pain. I have spurs and arthritis that will lock my neck where I have very little mobility for 3-4 days. I have been prescribed Hydrocodone 5/500 for over a year at 120 tabs a month. All of a sudden after a car accident, I went to see doc, he prescribed relafen and also told me he would have nurse call in refill for my hydrocodone. Pharmacy never received hydrocodone script. Called office 3 times finally nurse said he will give you 50 but he is concerned you are taking too many. At this point I think now that is true. For the first time I fell panicked that I might run out. I called back and said I want to come talk to him but I am not sure what to say. I do not mind beginning to taper off and him try something else for pain but I had to go a day and half with none and it was awful so I am sure of my addiction at this point. But how do I tell him I need something for pain but please do not just cut me off. I was a single mom for 15 years and have recently remarried a fantastic man. We are going on vacation in two weeks to Punta Cana. I have never seen the ocean or been on any kind of big vacation so now I am fearful of going through withdrawl on vacation and being in pain. Any suggestions on working with my doctor on a taper plan for my addiction. Is it ok to say can we start this after my vacation? I am here looking for support from others who have been where I am and appreciate any advise. I take about 10-15 pills a day. Two at a time each dose.

 

[ginabird]

hello and welcome my dear....well...I too am quite new to this Board but it is my "life-line" right now as I try to beat my addiction. Your last sentence startled me a bit --but sounRAB like me (10-15 per day is quite a bit of vic). I would say you need to come "clean" (gosh, what a word) with your doc about your current use. If you are prescribed 120/month ( a dose I was once prescribed back in the days when I got fully hooked) you should really only be taking 4 /day, right ? so, any doc is gonna go nuts and say how are you taking 10-15 per day at that script? anyhoo, you sound like a nice, concerned person --although tough, it may be time to talk honestly with your doc about what's going on...and, as a "newbie" to this board, take a look at some good posts! The people on here are absolutely the best resource in times of trouble, concen, and worry; whether you know you are addcited and want to get off or are so confused and the meRAB have taken over your once normal "life." As a female, I've so appreciated reading worRAB of wisdon from a gal named "reach," --she seems to know just what to say in these difficult times. and feel free to look at the struggles shared by wendy and myself. sounRAB like you need an ear and some back-and-forth from folks going through the harsh reality of narcotic pain med addiction, wd, and the roller coaster life it creates. Check back and let me know how you're feeling !! Whatever happens, stay strong with your nice vacation approcahing and ealize you're hurting over this so take some action to get back on track! it's what we're all trying to do here - get life back. Love -- Ginabird.