Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 a, call your doctor. Please do not mess around with such serious medications. We don't know the interactions between these. We don't want anything to happen to you. When is your refill available? a in NY Sent from my iPhone > August 2 I picked up my prescription for oxycontin, which I have been on for approximately 13 years. After about a week I realized I didn't have enough pills to last until my next refill. I counted out what I had used and what I had in my pill case at work, pill case at home and left in the bottle and realized I was missing exactly 30 pills. I went to the pharmacy and asked them about it and the pharmacy tech says she counted the pills twice and knows she gave me the right amount. I was afraid to call the doctor because it's just my word against hers and I didn't want him to think I was just trying to get more pills. My husband takes tramadol and someone gave me some vicodin. Separately they are not strong enough but if I take them together they help with the pain. Even though they stop the pain, at night I still get the jittery withdrawal feeling. I have been saving my last few oxycontin pills for when I absolutely have to have them. Now I am down to only two pills left until my next refill. So I got really desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 September 2. So basically I have another week to go. Although with Labor Day I probably won't be able to get them until September 4. > > > August 2 I picked up my prescription for oxycontin, which I have been on for approximately 13 years. After about a week I realized I didn't have enough pills to last until my next refill. I counted out what I had used and what I had in my pill case at work, pill case at home and left in the bottle and realized I was missing exactly 30 pills. I went to the pharmacy and asked them about it and the pharmacy tech says she counted the pills twice and knows she gave me the right amount. I was afraid to call the doctor because it's just my word against hers and I didn't want him to think I was just trying to get more pills. My husband takes tramadol and someone gave me some vicodin. Separately they are not strong enough but if I take them together they help with the pain. Even though they stop the pain, at night I still get the jittery withdrawal feeling. I have been saving my last few oxycontin pills for when I absolutely have to have them. Now I am down to only two pills left until my next refill. So I got really desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I know it's hard but I say bite the bullet and be honest with your doctor. It could be the pharmacist is testing you to see if you really would speak up. They do that from time to time. Regardless of what it looks like, you know what it really is. Â >To: Stillsdisease >Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 7:09 AM >Subject: Desperate > > >Â >August 2 I picked up my prescription for oxycontin, which I have been on for approximately 13 years. After about a week I realized I didn't have enough pills to last until my next refill. I counted out what I had used and what I had in my pill case at work, pill case at home and left in the bottle and realized I was missing exactly 30 pills. I went to the pharmacy and asked them about it and the pharmacy tech says she counted the pills twice and knows she gave me the right amount. I was afraid to call the doctor because it's just my word against hers and I didn't want him to think I was just trying to get more pills. My husband takes tramadol and someone gave me some vicodin. Separately they are not strong enough but if I take them together they help with the pain. Even though they stop the pain, at night I still get the jittery withdrawal feeling. I have been saving my last few oxycontin pills for when I absolutely have to have them. Now I am down to only two pills left until my next refill. So I got really desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Please do not mix medications like that as someone else has said. I can be VERY dangerous! I would call my doctor and tell them what has happened. If it has only happened this once then maybe they will prescribe enough to take you until your next refill? Please keep us updated. Wishing you the best, From: a So I got really desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 a is right, you need to call your doc and explain that you're missing 30 pills. It does happen. It's better than having to suffer through, and scraping together pain meds from here and there. While the amounts you're talking about most likely wouldn't do you harm, I don't think anyone here wants you to 'try it an see'! What if it did cause a problem? Better to be safe than sorry. Your doc should be able to help you with this. It's so hard to find a pain-sensitive doc, much less a pain specialist, when we do find one we can trust and who can trust us, we have to honor that relationship by being honest and above board. I wish we lived in a culture where pain was not criminalized! But, we do. The problem with the drugs you're talking about is that they tend to slow breathing which causes it's own problems with low O2 sats, etc. good luck! Keep us posted! *Holly * *hollydorst@...* * * > ** > > > August 2 I picked up my prescription for oxycontin, which I have been on > for approximately 13 years. After about a week I realized I didn't have > enough pills to last until my next refill. I counted out what I had used > and what I had in my pill case at work, pill case at home and left in the > bottle and realized I was missing exactly 30 pills. I went to the pharmacy > and asked them about it and the pharmacy tech says she counted the pills > twice and knows she gave me the right amount. I was afraid to call the > doctor because it's just my word against hers and I didn't want him to > think I was just trying to get more pills. My husband takes tramadol and > someone gave me some vicodin. Separately they are not strong enough but if > I take them together they help with the pain. Even though they stop the > pain, at night I still get the jittery withdrawal feeling. I have been > saving my last few oxycontin pills for when I absolutely have to have them. > Now I am down to only two pills left until my next refill. So I got really > desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take > it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the > vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 PLEASE call your Dr!!!! Don't play with these types of meds. I'm sure your Dr knows you well enough to make an educated decision about which way they wish to proceed, but if they ever found out you were self medicating they will most likely not want to hear from you....... Early on in my illness my own Brother, who threw away a great career and everything that goes with it stole a fresh prescription of OxyContin off of me. I called my Dr. and the Police. My Dr wasn't too thrilled but knowing the situation had another script ready the next day. Honesty is always the best policy! Kirk. > ** > > > August 2 I picked up my prescription for oxycontin, which I have been on > for approximately 13 years. After about a week I realized I didn't have > enough pills to last until my next refill. I counted out what I had used > and what I had in my pill case at work, pill case at home and left in the > bottle and realized I was missing exactly 30 pills. I went to the pharmacy > and asked them about it and the pharmacy tech says she counted the pills > twice and knows she gave me the right amount. I was afraid to call the > doctor because it's just my word against hers and I didn't want him to > think I was just trying to get more pills. My husband takes tramadol and > someone gave me some vicodin. Separately they are not strong enough but if > I take them together they help with the pain. Even though they stop the > pain, at night I still get the jittery withdrawal feeling. I have been > saving my last few oxycontin pills for when I absolutely have to have them. > Now I am down to only two pills left until my next refill. So I got really > desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take > it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the > vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > > -- Everything in life sucks except things that should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes, I agree with , please don't mix the meds. Call your doctor and let them know. It is so much better to be safe than to take a chance. I know I haven't been on the board in a long time, but once in the hospital I actually had a bad response to a new pain medicine that when it was combined with my other medicines caused severe bradycardia. I do have hypotension (low blood pressure) and have had bradycardia before, but it was scary. So much better to be safe. My guess is that your doctor will give you a rx when you call. Hugs to all Alli Sent from my iPad > Please do not mix medications like that as someone else has said. I can be VERY dangerous! I would call my doctor and tell them what has happened. If it has only happened this once then maybe they will prescribe enough to take you until your next refill? Please keep us updated. > Wishing you the best, > > From: a > > So I got really desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. > > > ** > > > > > > August 2 I picked up my prescription for oxycontin, which I have been on > > for approximately 13 years. After about a week I realized I didn't have > > enough pills to last until my next refill. I counted out what I had used > > and what I had in my pill case at work, pill case at home and left in the > > bottle and realized I was missing exactly 30 pills. I went to the pharmacy > > and asked them about it and the pharmacy tech says she counted the pills > > twice and knows she gave me the right amount. I was afraid to call the > > doctor because it's just my word against hers and I didn't want him to > > think I was just trying to get more pills. My husband takes tramadol and > > someone gave me some vicodin. Separately they are not strong enough but if > > I take them together they help with the pain. Even though they stop the > > pain, at night I still get the jittery withdrawal feeling. I have been > > saving my last few oxycontin pills for when I absolutely have to have them. > > Now I am down to only two pills left until my next refill. So I got really > > desperate and got some morphine from a relative, but I am afraid to take > > it. I should also mention I take celebrex and gabapentin. If I take the > > vicodin, tramadol, celebrex, gabapentin and the morphine will I die? > > > > > > > > > > -- > Everything in life sucks except things that should! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 a, Maybe you can tell him that you have been in bed in severe pain afraid he wouldn’t believe you? If we let our fear stop us then it’s possible we won’t be able to get the care we need, and/or it could happen to someone else? Best wishes, From: a Subject: Re: Desperate Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 a, Maybe you can tell him that you have been in bed in severe pain afraid he wouldn’t believe you? If we let our fear stop us then it’s possible we won’t be able to get the care we need, and/or it could happen to someone else? Best wishes, From: a Subject: Re: Desperate Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 a, Maybe you can tell him that you have been in bed in severe pain afraid he wouldn’t believe you? If we let our fear stop us then it’s possible we won’t be able to get the care we need, and/or it could happen to someone else? Best wishes, From: a Subject: Re: Desperate Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 No one has said this but could someone have stolen your pills while at work? Or someone besides your Hubby at home? I know that it's not a thought place that's happy to go to but to me after the pharmacy mistake, it's the next thought I would have. Most of the people around me know that I'm on pain meds. And I've heard that they can sell for a few dollars a pill. I don't lock up my pills but I'm careful with them, not saying you aren't. I usually use two pill bottles or a pill box so I'm only carrying a small counted amount with me. You may want to talk with your supervisor. Maybe there has been a small issue with petty thief. Most of my jobs knew a few years after I was hired that I was sick. So for me there would be no worrying about telling them. And cough cough cough, I happen to take cough cough mophr as my main pain pill with oxy as my break through pill. But that's for my body and what I need. Cough cough, do what you will with that info. Hugs, J.J. Sent from my iPhone > a, > > Maybe you can tell him that you have been in bed in severe pain afraid he wouldn’t believe you? If we let our fear stop us then it’s possible we won’t be able to get the care we need, and/or it could happen to someone else? > > Best wishes, > > From: a > Subject: Re: Desperate > Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 No one has said this but could someone have stolen your pills while at work? Or someone besides your Hubby at home? I know that it's not a thought place that's happy to go to but to me after the pharmacy mistake, it's the next thought I would have. Most of the people around me know that I'm on pain meds. And I've heard that they can sell for a few dollars a pill. I don't lock up my pills but I'm careful with them, not saying you aren't. I usually use two pill bottles or a pill box so I'm only carrying a small counted amount with me. You may want to talk with your supervisor. Maybe there has been a small issue with petty thief. Most of my jobs knew a few years after I was hired that I was sick. So for me there would be no worrying about telling them. And cough cough cough, I happen to take cough cough mophr as my main pain pill with oxy as my break through pill. But that's for my body and what I need. Cough cough, do what you will with that info. Hugs, J.J. Sent from my iPhone > a, > > Maybe you can tell him that you have been in bed in severe pain afraid he wouldn’t believe you? If we let our fear stop us then it’s possible we won’t be able to get the care we need, and/or it could happen to someone else? > > Best wishes, > > From: a > Subject: Re: Desperate > Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 No one has said this but could someone have stolen your pills while at work? Or someone besides your Hubby at home? I know that it's not a thought place that's happy to go to but to me after the pharmacy mistake, it's the next thought I would have. Most of the people around me know that I'm on pain meds. And I've heard that they can sell for a few dollars a pill. I don't lock up my pills but I'm careful with them, not saying you aren't. I usually use two pill bottles or a pill box so I'm only carrying a small counted amount with me. You may want to talk with your supervisor. Maybe there has been a small issue with petty thief. Most of my jobs knew a few years after I was hired that I was sick. So for me there would be no worrying about telling them. And cough cough cough, I happen to take cough cough mophr as my main pain pill with oxy as my break through pill. But that's for my body and what I need. Cough cough, do what you will with that info. Hugs, J.J. Sent from my iPhone > a, > > Maybe you can tell him that you have been in bed in severe pain afraid he wouldn’t believe you? If we let our fear stop us then it’s possible we won’t be able to get the care we need, and/or it could happen to someone else? > > Best wishes, > > From: a > Subject: Re: Desperate > Now I really don't want to tell him because how can I tell him without mentioning the self-medicating part? He will want to know how I've been getting along without the oxycontin these last few days. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I like JJ's, cough, cough,...info. Here's the deal.... You are waiting to say something and are more than likely completely miserale. You have almost waited until it's time for your new script. If I'm not mistaken you said you were due your new script on Sept 2. Which falls on a Sunday. So you should be able to go ahead and call your doc and get a Script. Just tell him that you never run out and you know you have been taking it as you are supposed to and there is no other logical explanation except you had to be shorted. I understand what you're saying about not wanting to tell your doc about self medicating because I agree it does make it sound more complicated I guess you could say. He will wonder if you say you were 30 short and then just now saying something. I don't know.... My opinion but I would danged if I would go another 6 days (assuming you were going to get he script on the 4th like you orig. said) being miserable. You are putting your body through some rough stuff. Just tell him and if he says no... You can go from there. Hopefully you have a loving and caring doctor that is concerned for you. I feel so bad for you. I know you don't want to be labeled as a drug seeker and I think that's what you are afraid of. I'm so sorry. It stinks you or any of us should have to go through this. Much love and many hugs!!!!! Angelia sent from my iPad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Angelia, you mentioned the one thing that sets me off like a BOMB! I had 2 E.R. Dr's and one Hospital Dr. accuse me of being a " seeker " ....I throttled two of them and was totally incapacitated with the hospital Dr, but my friend was in the room and gave him an earful. I have never in my life used drugs (yes I tried POT once but didn't see the attraction) and I have never been a heavy drinker, though I do enjoy good beer.....I just can't drink much as I've never been able to tolerate more than 2-3 beers at a time. These days I'm lucky to average out over 2 beers per month over the course of a year...though I usually only have any beer unless it is hot out, as I have no real desire to have any when it is cold outside. One thing that some of these Dr's have to realize is the difference between people with legitimate medical issues and the guy off of the street who is truly only there for one reason. Knowing my records are all on file at the main hospital I go to makes me violent when accused of that type of thing, and in each case I pursued each of these Dr's to make sure they never, ever try that type of S**T on me again. One was " let go " as he had numerous complaints against him, and I remember him begging me to forgive him, but I could not. I am the nicest, most friendliest type of man anyone could ever meet, and I'd give the shirt off of my back to someone who needed it....but once pushed past a certain point I have an internal switch that turns on, and although I will be totally aware of what I'm doing (I think on my feet very effectively!) I still allow my rage to dictate the turn of events. I know this may make me seem prone to violence, which I can be, but generally speaking I wouldn't bother anyone until they push me past that imaginary line....at that point all bets are off. Kirk. > ** > > > I like JJ's, cough, cough,...info. Here's the deal.... You are waiting to > say something and are more than likely completely miserale. You have almost > waited until it's time for your new script. If I'm not mistaken you said > you were due your new script on Sept 2. Which falls on a Sunday. So you > should be able to go ahead and call your doc and get a Script. Just tell > him that you never run out and you know you have been taking it as you are > supposed to and there is no other logical explanation except you had to be > shorted. I understand what you're saying about not wanting to tell your doc > about self medicating because I agree it does make it sound more > complicated I guess you could say. He will wonder if you say you were 30 > short and then just now saying something. I don't know.... My opinion but I > would danged if I would go another 6 days (assuming you were going to get > he script on the 4th like you orig. said) being miserable. You are putting > your body through some rough stuff. Just tell him and if he says no... You > can go from there. Hopefully you have a loving and caring doctor that is > concerned for you. I feel so bad for you. I know you don't want to be > labeled as a drug seeker and I think that's what you are afraid of. I'm so > sorry. It stinks you or any of us should have to go through this. Much love > and many hugs!!!!! > > Angelia > > sent from my iPad > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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