Proud of Myself Today

[webbykevin]

Went to the doctor today for a renewal of my script for back pain, He was about to write out a script for some pretty strong oxycodone with repeats as needed when i stopped him, I said "look man, i don't think it's a good idea for me to have that much access to oxy as I have an addictive personality when it comes to opiates and I am concerned that I am just too prone to getting into deep water with this stuff, can i get my medication changed back to low grade codine and i will work my way through the pain.

Also I told him that the valium was just not making me feel right even though it was helping to relax the muscles and i didnt want any more of that shit.

i didn't plan on saying all that, but something inside my head clicked and it just came out.

He said he was impressed with my honesty, and was more than happy to help me work through this pain problem and try some different approaches.

he loaned me a great book about the physiology and psychology of pain management and i came away from the medical center feeling proud of myself.
(which doesn't happen very often, most times when I get my script i feel guilty as hell and somewhat ashamed.)

So here we go, lets see if I can get this problem under control in a more whollistic way and get my back fixed instead of just masking the pain with higher and higher doses of the bloody drugs.

wish me luck, I dont know what came over me but I sure feel better in my head than I have for a long time.

 

[oliphill]

Awesome man, proud of you too!

 

[highhooked]

Yea thats crazy man good job thats prolly not a common thing a doctor heres ever

Although i would have just got the scripts neway and sold that shit n just get some tramadol or somethin ha

 

[sekio]

That's wonderful to hear! With a positive attitude like that you're already ahead in the game Good luck and keep us updated on what happens.

 

[nwofoxhound]

Hey now that's truly commendable. I really takes a lot for someone to be able to identify their weakness and to provide a solution or a work-around. Really lifts my heart to hear stories like this. Pain has no chance with that kind of will. Best of luck and awesome news

 

[n3ophy7e]

Went to the doctor today for a renewal of my script for back pain, He was about to write out a script for some pretty strong oxycodone with repeats as needed when i stopped him, I said "look man, i don't think it's a good idea for me to have that much access to oxy as I have an addictive personality when it comes to opiates and I am concerned that I am just too prone to getting into deep water with this stuff, can i get my medication changed back to low grade codine and i will work my way through the pain.

Also I told him that the valium was just not making me feel right even though it was helping to relax the muscles and i didnt want any more of that shit.

Wow!! I am so impressed and proud of you man! That is truly commendable and very courageous of you to do that. You should be really proud of yourself too

It just goes to show that even when the easier option is to just go with the flow and accept the meds we're prescribed, there is always that strength within us all to put our foot down and say no.

Thanks for sharing this with us webbykevin, very inspiring

 

[craigyt2k]

good on ya, learnt anything from the book you could share with us?

 

[blazelate]

Nice man this was inspirational

 

[Bill]

Almost anyone else would have took the script with a smile.
Good job on the self control :]