See that’s the thing. I feel like the way doctors prescribe them is how so many fall to addiction. They increased your dosage. That’s the biggest trap in my opinion. They do it because you develop a tolerance. Before you know it, your dosage is so high you’re physically addicted because you can’t stop without being bedridden with withdrawal. I’ve been taking the same dose (15mg/day) for almost 8 years now. I’ll admit, I’m not listening to my doctor which many would see as reckless. Usually when I get my refill, I’ll take 1/3 of the pills and put them away for future emergencies. Then I take them until I run out of the other 2/3. This means I have to go without for about 10 days a month. I get by with lots of tylenol, water, and exercise. It’s not fun some days with the pain but I’ve managed to avoid a tolerance this way. I’ve been wanting to explain to my doctor that this could potentially be a good plan for other long-term pain patients but I’m worried he’ll scrutinize me for doing my own thing with my medication. I’m terribly sorry to hear about your struggles. I know it can be extremely difficult for some people. Unfortunately for my case, my pain has not gone away in all these years and my doctors don’t have any other options for me besides getting in better shape which has been my big struggle in life. I don’t get addicted to drugs, I am addicted to food. I just hope that once I can finally conquer my weight problem my pain will get better.
Is it normal that I’m able to take pain medication responsibly?
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See that’s the thing. I feel like the way doctors prescribe them is how so many fall to addiction. They increased your dosage. That’s the biggest trap in my opinion. They do it because you develop a tolerance. Before you know it, your dosage is so high you’re physically addicted because you can’t stop without being bedridden with withdrawal. I’ve been taking the same dose (15mg/day) for almost 8 years now. I’ll admit, I’m not listening to my doctor which many would see as reckless. Usually when I get my refill, I’ll take 1/3 of the pills and put them away for future emergencies. Then I take them until I run out of the other 2/3. This means I have to go without for about 10 days a month. I get by with lots of tylenol, water, and exercise. It’s not fun some days with the pain but I’ve managed to avoid a tolerance this way. I’ve been wanting to explain to my doctor that this could potentially be a good plan for other long-term pain patients but I’m worried he’ll scrutinize me for doing my own thing with my medication. I’m terribly sorry to hear about your struggles. I know it can be extremely difficult for some people. Unfortunately for my case, my pain has not gone away in all these years and my doctors don’t have any other options for me besides getting in better shape which has been my big struggle in life. I don’t get addicted to drugs, I am addicted to food. I just hope that once I can finally conquer my weight problem my pain will get better.