Ultracet - REALISTICALLY

[OxyHater]

My PMD does Rx nerve meds, anti depressants and other things in combonation with the oxy. It's just that he does not want to increase my oxy level. I am officially out of oxy today and I don't see him again until Monday. My neurologist gave me 100 Lortab 10/500. That should get me through, right? I would think that even with the substitution, I should not have bad wd's. Can someone please address that question? I took back the ultracet, because I read that you can have seizures if you are going thru drug wd's. The pharmacist was happy to exchange since I had not taken any. Thank you all for your wonderful posts. Now, about that Lortab question?

[Hope12]

Oxy-
I know how you're feeling,and you know what?? I'M sending you a big cyber hug,as it can be a slow realization/process to find your way out of this viscious cycle.You have a two-fold problem-1) You DO have a major chronic pain issue and 2) You are addicted to pain meds.As we all know it is not an uncommon (however unfortunate) situation that occurs when you have chronic pain.When you're ready,you'll find your way back,and hopefully that happens before something tragic occurs.But in the meantime,keep posting,keep talking,and let me know what's happening.I can see at this point you are smack in the middle of miserable active addiction,but you recognize that something has got to start changing.I still say seek out other MD's,a pain clinic,etc.There are better ways to manage your pain,more effective ways out there.Don't go anywhere,keep posting here,everybody is entitled to their own opinion and have different ways of expressing themselves.I've been on and off these boards for almost two years now,and I know there are some absolutely wonderful,supportive people here.I'm sending you strength,prayers,peace and....lots of HUGS!!!!!Keep me posted!!!

Peace and Love,Stacie

[OxyHater]

I know there are so many understanding people on here. I have been lurking and reading for quite awhile now. I KNOW I have a problem. I KNOW I have to deal with it. But, I can tell you this, the end is coming soon to this horrible addiction. I am not sure yet, how exactly this is going to happen and I have been going over different things in my mind. But, I realize that I am not even happy anymore, ever. These pills literally control my life and that is something that I cannot deal with. I have a wonderful life, husband, kids...I am scared, but I know I have to do something. Thanks Stacie, for your prayers and hugs. I totally need it right now.