Hi Everyone! Hope today is a great day for all. I saw my ortho surgeon today and she said I basically developed an allergy to hydrocodone - she said it can happen to anyone with anything at anytime even if you have been exposed to that "thing/substance/whatever" for years and years. So, she switched me to oxycodone, or percoset. I have never taken this and excuse my ignorance but I thought hydrocodone and oxycodone were basically the same - but she said just because I'm allergic to one doesn't mean I will have an allergy to the other. I was honest with her about my mis-use of the hydro and she told me that long term use of some substances will cause an allergy.
So, I guess I will just continue to monitor my use the best I can. My mom is visiting and she giving out my pills. I call her the pill nazi. But it is a good thing but I felt so good being clean, though I am not going to beat myself up over needing to take pain medication to deal with my ankle.
Can anyone explain the difference in the oxycodone and the hydrocodone?
I don't normally ask folks specifically to pray for me, but in this case, I am going to ask for your prayers, that I am strong enough to not let myself get caught in the addiction again. I know I will be an addict for life, I am just trying to maintain a healthy relationship with the pills.
I hope everyone is doing well today, you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
xoxo
Corrine