ugh back to square one

[dlab674]

had 23 very very good days. i have been chemo for 1 1/2 years now. three weeks ago i got an infection  from the instruments that they use to administer the chemo. the infection was in the lower groin area. without a doubt the worst pain ever, i know the guys can relate. went to er and get percs for the pain, it did not help but after three days i was right back on the pills again. well today back to square one. at least i know  what to expect. thanks again for being here. day one  

[dlab674]

thank you, sometimes i have to take it ten minutes at a time. what ever works. thank you for your concern.  

[dlab674]

thanks for the support. but after the three days , and i'm being honest, i took for the high.. i can kick myself for doing it. i was really beginning to feel whole again. well on the good side at least i know i can do this.  your concern and advice is right on. i take it seriously, i really do. and i do appreciate it. thank you  

[kyle505]

Even addicts will need pain meds at some point in our lives. In a post ages ago, Sarah wrote about how she handles such occasions, and I have adopted her approach (haven't had to test it yet). As long as you use according to the directions on the script, then you haven't relapsed. It's when you start using for the high, that's relapsing.
Sarah's plan - be sure that your doc, pharmacy, dentist, etc., know that you're an addict. Have someone you can trust assist you - they pick up the script, they hide the meds, they give them to you per the script. Don't get refills, and stop taking the meds as soon as OTC stuff will work, if applicable.
I took it a couple of steps farther - I told my wife that she'll have to count the meds daily to be sure none have evaporated. And (this was embarrassing) I told her about my switching out OTC aspirin that looks just like white vics, if you don't know what to look for. I did this several times when family members got scripts. I don't even like to think about the pain I caused.
Anyway, just a suggestion. If you have someone you can trust, this is an alternative to relapse or being in pain.

[conhall]

you can do this :) I am so sorry you got infection just keep staying positive dont dwell on what you cant take back! I hope the pain is better for you and you are doing okay One day at a time :) Keep posting for support!