Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Dang.... Pickle

5 days clean! Feel great! Here is the thing I have had two of my wisdom teeth pulled last month. Soon I am getting my other two pulled. I will get prescribed 20 p10 and maybe more if I have dry socket. What should I do. That means I'll have to start over probly. Damnit
38 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Ok im a lil late chimming in sorry...
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
No you don't necessarily have to start over. What is key here is how you handle dosing yourself with the pain medication. Be responsible. Have your spouse or partner help you with them-have them hold them and give them to you as needed. You don't have to be in pain by all means but be responsible. You may only need a few. You have your mind set that you are probably gonna get 10-20 of them~I can see its already playing tricks on your mind. Just be responsible and try other non narcotic medications first or alternate. Don't start making "plans" with the pills you may or may not get. Keep up the good work!! ((hugs))
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
If you're doing well, why take one to help you sleep??  Better to not take ANY if you can manage it!  I'd rather you miss out on a little sleep than take a narc to help you sleep...no way Jose!
Helpful - 0
1801781 tn?1461629469
I hope you do well.  The only reason I said make a plan was I understand how bad dry sockets are and how painful.  My daughter did everything right and still got one.  She does not like doing pain pills and even with those was in major pain.  Guess I should have been more clear.  I stand by...taking them for real pain (with a strong plan) is still on the table.  I know that may be controversial, and yes, there are other ways to handle most other pain..but dry sockets are tough.  I was also going by what my dentist does.  15 hydros at a time and he will usually not do more.  That is for all of his patients.  He is a smart man!   We are human and severe pain is stressful to the body and mind.  You can't heal well when stressed.  However, 800 Ibuprofen is a definite good suggestion.  Anyway, get well!!!!!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
No pills yet but in pain. Taking half a 10 before I go to bed so I can sleep. I'm still clean in my opinion. If I don't hurt tomorrow in flushing them. Lol or selling. Hah. Jk
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
Fingers crossed all will be okay!!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I had two last time. I don't smoke and only dip. I did not dip the whole week and still got them. It is horrific pain and the only thing that stopped the pain was narcotics. I Havnt taken one pill yet! Keeping fingers crossed. I am just prone to them bc the extent of the wounds causes them. Its bc of my bad curved roots and all the trama they put my gum in. Its hard to clot. They did not do sutures in either. Idk y. I'll be ok. Good idea on the 800 ibuprofen tho! Thanks!
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
Dry socket is a whole different story, and like I said, steps can be taken to avoid that.  The majority of people who GET dry socket are the ones who were noncompliant with the post-op instructions...they smoked too soon (big reason), or other things.  Like I said too, it is not as common with winsdom teeth because a lot of times they're sutured closed afterwards.

No doubt dry socket would be something very hard to endure without some heavy hitting pain meds.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I would just like to add that if you have not experienced a dry socket then you have no idea what the pain is like, I experienced one many years ago and the pain was horrific, it lasted over two weeks. Even though I had it tended to at the time I was still getting bad pain in my jaw that got progressively worse over the years, then it became 24/7 and NOTHING took that pain away. No amount of narcotics would take the pain away and after years of pain I ended up on methadone, end result was that the dry socket never healed and caused me necrosis of the jawbone, three surgeries later it started to heal. Not sure why I added this, just telling you how I ended up on methadone I guess. Anyway I hope the dry socket doesn't happen.
Helpful - 0
1827057 tn?1397520277
Yeah really try the motrin! it was actually the only thing that worked for my severe tooth pain and I was even taking oxy at the time.The oxy only got me high and did little for the pain.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
gnarly and nursegirl hit the nail on the head!  Motrin. Big time motrin, like 800mg of motrin. That's what my DDS prescribed after my wisdomtoothectomy a few years ago.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I just had a abscessed molar that had my whole face swollen pulled.....the doctor told me that ibuprofen worked better then narcotic pain meds becuse it was also an antinflamatory it worked great very little pain...........Gnarly  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
We are owing thur the same thing..I had a root canal .. Te week I wanted to top. I stopped the next week. Now I need to have a tooth cut out my gum/jaw.. I put it off for 1 year.. I wanna give my brain time to heal if I do need pain meds.. Good luck & be strong
Helpful - 0
753324 tn?1457819192
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junkie. I'm a "junkie" by definition. Again I apologize. I can see where you would take offense. Best of luck to you in your recovery!!


@ lotlost I apologize for jacking up the thread.

At the end of the day only you can make choices in your life. we can only share what we've been through and pray like hell you learn from our mistakes. IF you decide to take them it sounds as if you've taken the right precautions for the situation. Only time will tell. What works for me may or may not work for you. All I can add is tread lightly my friend, its a slippery slope. To answer your question..Maybe, maybe not. Your gonna have to outweigh, is the pain in my mouth worth the pain I've been through the last few days. I can tell you for ME...EVERYTIME I used early in recovery I continued to use. Dont let the directions on the bottle fool you. Best of luck!!
Helpful - 0
495284 tn?1333894042
COMMUNITY LEADER
Being 5 days clean i wouldnt worry about the wd's, i would worry about what they will do to your head.  The head games are tough and when we wake the beast it can get ugly.  I know you mentioned dry sockets but if your mom is a dentist she can pack them and that will bring you relief.  Stay strong, you can get thru this!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
If you use them sparingly for a short time, you will not have the same level of withdrawal. If you take them as prescribed for long enough, you will have the same withdrawal again. There's a mystery with addiction. It's progressive. Once addicted, it doesn't take as long to get back to where you where. I had a week of withdrawal in the early days, last time it took 90 days to feel okay and 6 months to feel good. Each time we get physically addicted and quit, it gets harder and more severe. Hopefully you won't need them, but if you do, try not to take them every day.
Helpful - 0
4113881 tn?1415850276
"I only have one more question, if I take as prescribed will my withdraws return to their previous state? "

You started off your post with "5 days clean! Feel great!" If you only take a couple it shouldn't have any effect on your withdrawal symptoms...if you take the full script...Id imagine you will be dealing with withdrawals again. Hopefully you can manage without them.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
And please y'all let's not argue. Statements on this site should be treated very delicate do to the nature of the people reading these posts.

God bless!!
Go app wrestling!!!!! Lol
Helpful - 0
4113881 tn?1415850276
Its all good man...I apologize too. When I read "street junkie" I saw red. Yes, it did hit a nerve...LOL I do get your point and it was a good one to make. You know, I been on this site just kinda reading posts and watching...never really responding until the other day. Ive been more active in the Hep C group. Anyways, Ive read some sound advice on this site as well as some....well, Im not going to get judgmental. But, I just feel that there are some terms you don't use in any context...but maybe that's just me...maybe that only reflects what I feel...who knows.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Ok guys.  I can follow each and every one of your posts. It took 2.5 hours to take out two of my teeth bc the roots hooked. I have given my bottle of perks to my mom for today and tomorrow. Then my roommate will get them. As previously posted in earlyer post I am an addict. As smart as I am the addiction makes you make excuses. I understand this and when I said I am going to stop abusing pills I am serious. I will only take them when I need them because I see no reason an "addict" should suffer in pain bc they use to be hooked on them. I'm applying the necessary procautions in my opinion. Thanks a lot for all the concern guys it is really upliftting that people do care. I only have one more question, if I take as prescribed will my withdraws return to their previous state?

Really thanks guys/gals.

Lost ( Wes)

Ps. I Havnt even taken one pill yet, Hopfilly I won't have too.
Helpful - 0
4113881 tn?1415850276
I don't care what context you use it...as an addict who's lived on both sides of the fence, I take offense to ANYONE seperating and classifying addicts in separate categories.  I understand the point this big made and even agree with most of it, HOWEVER, where I live in LA, at NA meetings, there are drs, bums, business men, etc who abuse OTC meds, meth, weed, and would all take offense to the street junkie comment....we are not junkies in any form or fashion, no matter how you try to sell it or what context it's used....a different choice of words would be more appropriate to a site designated to eople trying to changes there lives and not be reminded what others in society who haven't walked in our shoes and doesn't understand us classifies us. I'm not in grade school anymore...name calling should be left for Facebook and myspace.

Good day to you
Helpful - 0
753324 tn?1457819192
Guess I hit a nerve. Please know I had no intention on offending you or anyone else with that statement. Nor was I trying to "classify" anyone. I used the word "stereotypical" for that reason. I can assure you I dont put myself on any totem pole. Maybe I didnt articulate that as well as I should have. I am truly sorry it offended you. You're right..an addict is an addict, unfortunatly non addicts dont always see that. Again I apologize for offending you. I'll choose my words more carfully in the future.  


Thank you nursegirl. Thats EXACTLY what I was trying to get across.
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
"Wow, ....I didnt know we classified addicts in to upper class and street junkie as it was so eloquently stated by thisbig. An addict is an addict no matter what his her social status is. And FYI, the "street junkies" as you called them...he'll, ME....use And abuse OTC opiates just the same as you....enough, sorry lot lost, I didn't men to high jack your thread."


The quote in its entirety:

I'd bet my right arm your mother would be very proud of you if you went to her and talked. This **** is all over the news. The majority of people hooked on these things are not your stereotypical street junkie. Moms ,dads, laywers, buisness men and women, hell even DRs are becoming addicts. You may be VERY surprised how receptive she is



Acting, you totally took that quote out of context.  It wasn't a dig or a judgement...the point was that as a medical professional, the OP's Mom is probably very familiar with the enormity of the Rx abuse problem, and how it can affect anyone...not just a street-level user.  The point was to encourage the OP to be open and honest with his Mom, which would help a lot in the situation.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
My wife had teeth pulled and two c-sections, she took one norco to fall asleep from the second c-section. She's not an addict and doesn't want to be one. Ibuprofen did the trick after the first day. I was amazed, she had that script for 5 years and finally tossed it. I would have taken them, if norcos did anything to me at my high level of addiction. Even if I tried to just take one, I would have finished the bottle and hunted something stronger. Nothing hurt more that a life of active addiction. I would talk to your mother about this, telling your secret will make your accountability more real. There is nothing to be ashamed of, opiate addiction is gripping people of all walks of life. Opium poppies and barley for beer are the oldest forms of agriculture. The Sumerians where addicted as far back as 5,000 years ago. There are other options to hiding and trying to have self-control. If you play with fire, you will likely get burned.
Helpful - 0
2
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

Top Addiction Answerers
495284 tn?1333894042
City of Dominatrix, MN
Avatar universal
phoenix, AZ
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.