addicted or not?

[petes1970]

I had four discs removed from my neck at the end of May. They have RX'd me a muscle relaxer (which doesnt work) and oxycodone. The first 2 months I took the oxycodone every 4-6 hours. Then I was down to 2 pills twice a day. Now I take one pill three times a day.  I ran out of my meds and feel ashamed and dont want the Dr to assume I have an addiction. The last pill I took was on Sunday afternoon (8/19/12)  I dont know how to explain the feeling I have in my neck. Its not the same pain I had pre surgery, none the less its uncomfortable. I keep trying Advil and it doesnt even touch it. I dont know what to do?    Thanks

[Life360_Dave]

If you read the script med information that comes with the scrip it states not recommended for prolonged use. This is the delimma for those with injuries as you have. Its ok to talk to your doc about this, Just tell doc you dont want to get addicted to these and want alternative approaches to your pain. Maybe ask for another MRI to see if alls ok with your neck. A sure sign of addiction is taking them when you really dont need them, taking them for energy, and taking more than your doc recommends with out asking him first. With prolonged use of these opiates you need to find an state of being where the pain is managable and remember the more you take the more it will be less effective and you will take even more.

[petes1970]

So in your opinion, Im not addicted? I am embarrassed to call my neuro surgeon for more pills.

[vicki595]

Hi-    Do you think you're addicted?  Taking 3 pills a day does not an addict make...

Call your doctor for a refill and take the meds to treat your pain. How about taking 2 a day and see if that helps?  Then gradually cut back. You could also try some Motrin a few times a day...

Let us know how you feel-