OK, my sin is a bit convoluted in that one since leads to another. Some months my script is short by a couple of days or even three to four days (Oxycodone). I WILL NOT tell my doctor nor will I go to ER. I don't think I take a lot. Am I wrong? I take 10 MG extended release 2x day and 10 mg 5x day--so total of 60 mg total Oxycodone daily. I am left still feeling pain. The generic suppliers have become increasingly worse. Has anyone heard of feeling a 10 mg ER start fading at 8-9 hours--without fail? (This is the one with the 10 on 1 side and the OP on the other-definite difference).
May I ask, When I stop that, I should not have a huge problem, right? If I am going to be short from treating a toothache, for example, I taper the last week as much as possible by cutting the dose in half, but still it is a quick decease. Another reason was when I had chest surgery and stitches in my chest--I am not supposed to take RXs from other docs so I had to use my meds for this situation--a difficult thing to do.
To cut to the chase, the real sin is that I can't admit the lack of mobility due to the act of involuntary defecation that ends up occurring along with the severe symptoms--I trust people know how sensitive a subject this is. Is going before you even feel it normal????
I don't take any more than what I am prescribed by my PCP because I have a written contract for usage so even if I have an abscessed tooth, I use the same RX from primary for my dental work, or use the primary care script for post-surgical pain, even when I am invited to take another script. I suppose a part of the sin is that I WON'T seek treatment, and last month my BP went to 240/150. I passed out and roomie brought me to ER. I was so weak.... I had not eaten all week. Part of why I commit this sin of not getting treatment is that I get such bad diarrhea I can't control when I am going to go. Last month it happened when I was speaking to the nurse and filled from my waste to the entire length of pants (sorry). I had cancer in that area so I don't know if that is why, but it is so gross......
So that is my gross, embarrassing sin. It only happens when I am off the Oxy. It happened when I was on 10 mg of the extended release and usually any amount would prevent that. So, I have now messed my body up enough to get serious. puree type diarrhea. Sinful, right? Even Immodium won't stop it. I have access to Lomotil but wouldn't that be a violation of the contract that says not to take any other RX? We ARE tested randomly. Anyway, I have never increased my dosage since the initial day of getting on Oxycontin, which was seven years ago. Crazy thing is that when I am taking the dose as ordered I can get constipated.
Well, there is my sin, I shit in silence, unable to control myself. All of this takes place against the backdrop of a very painful withdrawal. I feel completely disregarded by the medical community. I come up short by a few days despite counting out pills, putting them in every conceivable type container, locking them up, and when I come up short, like every one else it is pure hell. Thanks for the opportunity. I am told I could take the other RX as long as I notify my PCP within 72 hours but I was told they don't like this. Am I developing a tolerance without noticing or fooling myself? Straight up advice welcome! I will post in appropriate forum. So, that is my sin, people. 8)