I joined MWO and didn't drink for over six months. I posted a success story somewhere on the site but can't find it. Good thing I printed it out to remind me of how good life can be. In my story I had mentioned 'tests' that I was being but through. Well, long story shortened, my dog had surgery, so she had to be on a leash for 7 weeks. She pulled me on wet grass and I broke my back in 2 places. I persevered and did what I had to do.
I stayed AF and lived with severe back pain. In December I had a procedure done to my back and now I will have to live with this pain forever. I was sent to a pain management Dr. I told him about my alcohol abuse problems (very hard for me); and he explained that if I start having addictive behaviors we will look at something different. Well, I didn't have any problems not drinking and just taking the percocet when I needed them. However, I had been taking them for almost 3 months (before seeing the pain dr). I got really sick when I ran out of pills and for some unknown reason I thought drinking would help my back. Big mistake...after ofver 6 mos AF
Now my problem is that I am supposed to take oxycontin 2 times a day with oxycodone as needed for breakthrough pain. I have a high tolerance for pain but it hurts to sit down and I have to drive a lot. I use a laptop on my bed to type since it hurts to sit in a chair. Now, I am not looking for sympathy, but does anyone else out there have a similar issue???
I have been drinking again daily for almost 4 weeks. I try to take the Topa (I have a ton and a script) but with the oxy it makes me really, really sleepy. It could be because I am drinking. My mind is screwed. I want to be drug and alcohol free but don't know if it is possible. I don't want to continue to be weak. Prior to going to a pain DR I tried acupuncture and massages.
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Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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