OXY/ROXY PROBLEM

[IWonder1]

Hello All
I've been visiting this site for about a week or so. I have read and learned ALOT. I have herniated discs in my neck and low back from an accident about 3 YRS ago. I've been on OXYCONTIN 80mg 2X a day plus ROXYCODONE 15 MG 4x a day. About 3 months ago I started complaining to my doctor that my meds do not last as long as they used to. He Upped my dose of ROXY's to 30 mg 3x a day. Since my accident I have also become very DEPRESSED. My Psychiatrist has put me on Xanax .5 mg 3 x a day as well as Pamelor 25mg 2x a day. I always take ALL my meds EXACTLY as PRESCRIBED. HOWEVER I am starting to notice that I want more a more of everything! I still obey the doctors orders but it is becoming harder and harder. I am in fear that I'm becoming ADDICTED! I have read all the HORROR stories about the NASTY WITHDRAWALS. From what I've read the Xanax  W/D's are the worse. I also have the OXY/ROXY thing to worry about! Right now I'm just looking for some advice. I don't feel that I have a problem YET! I DO NOT want it to get to that point, but I'm very VERY afraid of these W/D's everyone has talked about. Plus the fact that I have the physical conditions that cause GREAT pain as well. What should I do? I'm open to ALL suggestions.  Any at all will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Signed
Very Worried!

[IWonder1]

I have started to read her posts. your right there are a whole lot of them. She must really care to take that much time to help everyone. Thanks again for the referral. I hope you're wrong about the (mental withdrawal, cravings) but I know that you're not. It's nice to know that there is a place to come for help when I need it.
Thanks again.

[Friend999]

You can read all of reachout's posts without even posting her direct.(after signing up)...but with over 2200, that might take a while, but as you read, you will get a flavor of her compassion and thought processes, especially in the area of after care (mental withdrawal, cravings), things that most assuredly are in your future (sorry).
Post a question about Oxy (Roxy) and Xanax without even addressing her and I would bet she answers.  My very best to you.  Friend999

[IWonder1]

I have not contacted Reachout yet but I plan to in the VERY near future.
Thanks again
IWonder

[IWonder1]

I have been seeing that a whole lot here. Many people claim that after weaning or completely quiting the meds their pain is often better than when on them. I would never have thought that in a million years. I guess the drug companies really know what they are doing. I will talk to my Dr. about that and possibly give it a try.
Thanks to everyone who posts on this awesome forum. I hope everyone here realizes the wonderful work you are doing. I would be curious to know just how many people this forum has actually helped get off these horrible drugs. To hell with the paying all that money for a rehab. You can do it for FREE thanks to the support and knowledge from ALL of you wonderful people.
Thanks again
IWONDER

[Friend999]

Pain avoidance behavior?  I really don't know for sure what he means, but the opiates often increase the pain in the area of injury as more opiates are needed which convinces the user that it is the original pain, but it might not be.  If you have a good relationship with your doctor, I would say work with him.  Hopefully, also, you have talked to Reachout as I hoped you would.

Friend999

[IWonder1]

Hello
Thanks for the reply. I do have a relationship with my Dr. He has asked me many times if I want to try and wean off the Pain meds. I always RELUCTANTLY say no. I have it embedded in my mind what it felt like when I was first injured and I've convinced myself that I will NEVER feel that way again. My Psyc Dr. calls this pain avoidance behavior. He says it's hindering my recovery and contributing to my pain and depression. I call it NORMAL behavior. Common sense and your BODY tells you to avoid pain and situations that will cause it. Am I wrong in having this attitude? Please help. I don't know what to do.

[Friend999]

You started doing the right thing, reading these posts and posting.  There is a wealth of information on these posts from wonderful people that know.  Keep reading and keep posting, and you will slowing gain the information that you need to make the decisions you want to make.  Make those decisions, develop a plan, and then execute.

So many become dependent (not addicted) to pain pills for legitimate pain, which makes things so much tougher because of the pain relief needed.  P.S. Sometimes it's the pain pills that lie and increase the pain, when in reality, the pain would not be as bad if the pain pills were not being taken.  Problem is, one doesn't know until after the pain pills are not taken.

Many on this forum suggest coming completely honest with your prescribing doctor, and working with him/her to try to get off the pills.  The problem is, is your doctor fully competent to handle that?  Do you have, or can you get, a working relationship with him/her? Can he/she refer you to some one that is competent?

The Xanax is dangerous also.  Please NEVER go cold turkey off of that. I will send you a personal message.

Friend999

[IWonder1]

YES! I want to stop because I'm in fear of future problems much worse than what I have right now. My only hurdle is HOW do I deal with the pain from my injuries, as well as the related Depression WITHOUT my meds?

[confused456]

I too took mine as prescribed but still got addicted, check out the Health Pages. Are you wanting to stop?