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A doctor who prescribes 900 OxyContin a month!??!!
I knew that one of the "big bosses", R, at work was on a lot of pain medication for his back. Until yesterday I never imagined how much. We started talking about pain meds and he said he takes 30 OxyContin a day. On top of that he is on pure hydrocodone. There is a pharmacy here that takes all the other stuff (tylenol, etc) out and just leaves the hydro. He takes about 15 a day of those. On top of that he wears a pain patch. All this from ONE pain doctor. His tolerance has grown and grown over the years so the doctor keeps increasing his doses. He said the doc said he takes enough drugs in one day to kill a horse. He saw the shocked look on my face so he actually SHOWED ME his prescription bottles! I know my tolerance grew to crazy levels but I have finally met my match!!! We talked for a good hour about drugs, etc. He didn't know I'm an addict but I'm sure he has an idea now. We were talking about how horrible withdrawals are. I told him when I detoxed from Oxy last year I wanted to die. He said that even when his pain isn't bad he has to constantly take the pills just to avoid withdrawals. Another boss was listening and mentioned that he must be "high" all time time. I explained to her that after awhile you have to take them to just be "normal". R and I went back and forth about withdrawals, etc. He asked me why I ever got back on them after stopping. In all this time he never said anything about pain, so I think he realizes I was taking them for other reasons, just like I realized that with him. I explained that the last time I stopped I tapered. He asked me what and I did and over how long, etc. When I said it was actually only 2 and a half weeks ago he was amazed. He had no idea, especially since I didn't miss any work during this time. R said he knows his back pain would probably not be as bad if he stopped the drugs because his body would start producing endorphines again, etc. I said it would take time, but that it would. I even told him my back actually feels better now than it did when I was taking the drugs. It is amazing. So he is thinking about doing the rapid detox where they put you under. I told him about some of the risks I have read about it, but being on that much medication I might do it myself. I guess he checked into it and it is about 11 grand and insurance doesn't cover it.
It is amazing how we are so close with people that use heavily and we have no idea. This guy is very sucessful and you would never guess it. I had my suspicious because I knew he was on a lot of stuff and he would ask me to track his packages because he has his pain meds sent to work. I had no idea though. And I know he had no idea about me. Yet we have worked side by side for some time. It just goes to show you that addiction doesn't discriminate. People tend to get ideas in their head of what type of people addicts 'should' be, but it can hit anyone.
So I joked that now I know he keeps them in his briefcase I'll be in there more often... lol. Although he did mention that towards the end of the month he keeps count of his pills so he doesn't run out. So he jokingly warned me that he would be counting them more often now.
I wanted to tell him about the forum and what a great place it is, but even though we talked and he probably guessed, I never came out and admitted to being an addict. Plus there is no way I would ever feel comfortable pouring my heart out on the forum if I knew he would be reading it. It's just too personal, and not something you really want the higher up at work reading! Especially around raise and promotion time!
Oh! He also told me his first wife committed suicide using Vicodin. She took two bottles of it. I was really amazed with everything he told me.
It is amazing how we are so close with people that use heavily and we have no idea. This guy is very sucessful and you would never guess it. I had my suspicious because I knew he was on a lot of stuff and he would ask me to track his packages because he has his pain meds sent to work. I had no idea though. And I know he had no idea about me. Yet we have worked side by side for some time. It just goes to show you that addiction doesn't discriminate. People tend to get ideas in their head of what type of people addicts 'should' be, but it can hit anyone.
So I joked that now I know he keeps them in his briefcase I'll be in there more often... lol. Although he did mention that towards the end of the month he keeps count of his pills so he doesn't run out. So he jokingly warned me that he would be counting them more often now.
I wanted to tell him about the forum and what a great place it is, but even though we talked and he probably guessed, I never came out and admitted to being an addict. Plus there is no way I would ever feel comfortable pouring my heart out on the forum if I knew he would be reading it. It's just too personal, and not something you really want the higher up at work reading! Especially around raise and promotion time!
Oh! He also told me his first wife committed suicide using Vicodin. She took two bottles of it. I was really amazed with everything he told me.
It has been awesome - last night I really was missing you guys here though. Emtionally my nerves have had it I think. I am trying to work through that and I am sure I will be fine.
Mount Rushmore was AMAZING!! I got chills several times. I am sure that would not have happened if I was high. Being sober is such a gift. My family has been a blast to be around - well my brother and his wife. My mom has not been feeling that great most of the trip. She has IBS and it has really been bothering her. Although it is great to see her.
I miss you!!
luv,
shel
Mount Rushmore was AMAZING!! I got chills several times. I am sure that would not have happened if I was high. Being sober is such a gift. My family has been a blast to be around - well my brother and his wife. My mom has not been feeling that great most of the trip. She has IBS and it has really been bothering her. Although it is great to see her.
I miss you!!
luv,
shel
30 oxys a day? sorry- im speechless. As far as taking the tylenol out of vicodin, it really is not that hard to do and is preferable- 4000 mg. of tylenol a day is toxic. Now think the dosages in vicodin; 5/500, 7.5/750, 10/660. Dont tell me this **** is not poison.
I have to say i am not surprised at your story (although i am surprised at the number 30). Pharmies are a huge industry that requires alot of "clients". I have been stunned at who is using (and this is at all age groups- from the 20's to the 70's- put it this way, my 91 year old mother is perscribed 60 perc's a month and doesnt need them. I see how active all the pharmacies are and how these drugs are part of everyday life
Its crazy
I have to say i am not surprised at your story (although i am surprised at the number 30). Pharmies are a huge industry that requires alot of "clients". I have been stunned at who is using (and this is at all age groups- from the 20's to the 70's- put it this way, my 91 year old mother is perscribed 60 perc's a month and doesnt need them. I see how active all the pharmacies are and how these drugs are part of everyday life
Its crazy
I have a convertible and love it. My wife doesn't really like the kids riding in it. I usually drive her van when taking the kids out. Men have to have their toys!!!!!
It would be great if you could help your co-worker. Keep on working on him and you might have success. I believe as you do, God has a reason to bring people together. The only positive thing that came from my drug use was meeting my friends here. You never judge me and always make me smile. I feel you are with me through thick and thin.
It would be great if you could help your co-worker. Keep on working on him and you might have success. I believe as you do, God has a reason to bring people together. The only positive thing that came from my drug use was meeting my friends here. You never judge me and always make me smile. I feel you are with me through thick and thin.
I know, I was amazed. To be honest I have taken 30 oxys in a day. But EVERY day? eeek. And a doctor who would actually keep you in that high of a supply? Insane.
I never heard that about taking the tylenol out of the vicodin until he told me. Unfortunately while I was using I didn't care enough to stop or watch the amount of tylenol I was taking. When I had an ultrasound on my liver last week I was CONVINCED it wasn't going to be good. Between the amount of drinking and pills, I didn't think I'd even have a liver anymore... lol. I was so relieved (and surprised) when it came back okay.
Yeah, my grandma's doctor keeps giving her vike prescriptions even though she TELLS him she doesn't need them. She actually rips them up when she gets them. I think a lot of it has to do with the fear she has because of all the addicts in my family. That is also why my mother stays away from them and doesn't drink.
I never heard that about taking the tylenol out of the vicodin until he told me. Unfortunately while I was using I didn't care enough to stop or watch the amount of tylenol I was taking. When I had an ultrasound on my liver last week I was CONVINCED it wasn't going to be good. Between the amount of drinking and pills, I didn't think I'd even have a liver anymore... lol. I was so relieved (and surprised) when it came back okay.
Yeah, my grandma's doctor keeps giving her vike prescriptions even though she TELLS him she doesn't need them. She actually rips them up when she gets them. I think a lot of it has to do with the fear she has because of all the addicts in my family. That is also why my mother stays away from them and doesn't drink.
ok, I'm pissed... I had a whole post written and when I went to post it I got that page can't be displayed message. Ugh!
I told him the same thing about the convertible, that the kids could ride in the other car. But like he said, we are always switching our schedules around and sometimes we don't even know who's going to get them until right before hand and we are already on the road. I actually had a convertible when I met him.. a Cadillac. It was my baby. It is the opposite in my house, I'm the one who has all the toys. lol
I would never judge you, and you have nothing to worry about anyway because you are a wonderful person! You have my sense of humor and I like that. You 'get' me. You have been there and given me such support since day one.
I am so glad he opened up to me. I have been thinking about him non-stop since he told me. And hubby can't get jealous - he is an older guy who reminds me so much of my dad... lol
The weirdest part is I have always been so intimated by him. He is this big boss who can be downright scary... lol. I used to get nervous around him, like I would do something idiotic if he even walked in the room. Now he is just so different in my eyes. So human. And he has weaknesses just like me.
I told him the same thing about the convertible, that the kids could ride in the other car. But like he said, we are always switching our schedules around and sometimes we don't even know who's going to get them until right before hand and we are already on the road. I actually had a convertible when I met him.. a Cadillac. It was my baby. It is the opposite in my house, I'm the one who has all the toys. lol
I would never judge you, and you have nothing to worry about anyway because you are a wonderful person! You have my sense of humor and I like that. You 'get' me. You have been there and given me such support since day one.
I am so glad he opened up to me. I have been thinking about him non-stop since he told me. And hubby can't get jealous - he is an older guy who reminds me so much of my dad... lol
The weirdest part is I have always been so intimated by him. He is this big boss who can be downright scary... lol. I used to get nervous around him, like I would do something idiotic if he even walked in the room. Now he is just so different in my eyes. So human. And he has weaknesses just like me.
Yeah, I wondered how many people were going to this "Dr. Feelgood". I'm not going to lie, I IMMEDIATELY knew that if I were still using I would have asked R for his information in a heartbeat so I could go to him.
Not sure what it is or why I got lucky (so far anyway) but I'm so thankful. But I know I can only keep testing the waters so many times before I sink. So I better quit while I'm ahead.
She is so funny, she's almost 80 and she would probably still whoop my a$$... lol
Not sure what it is or why I got lucky (so far anyway) but I'm so thankful. But I know I can only keep testing the waters so many times before I sink. So I better quit while I'm ahead.
She is so funny, she's almost 80 and she would probably still whoop my a$$... lol
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