malpractice???

[gia1234]

Well, I have my last script and can't afford to get any more and REALLY want and know I need to stop taking this sh*t. I've heard some bad things about the long term effects of vicodin, wondering if they're all true. My doctor had me on a number of things...tramadol, somas, xanax, vicodin es, mezcline.... I'm wondering since he has never run ANY tests to check my liver/kidney function, if I have any damage. I don't have ins so can't just run to a dr at any time. Plus I'm broke as hell. Wondering if I should just go to the free clinic right before I quit and tell them about the problems I've been having. Then maybe they can run tests. And since I didn't know about long term damage, or even that I could get addicted, I'm wondering if I should try to sue my doctor. I feel like this is his fault. Instead of fixing the sources of the problems I have or referring me somewhere else, he just kept giving me pills. Anyone know anything about this?

[checkmeout]

perhaps some folks here a being a bit rough on you.  i don't know... it's only natural to be angry at someone who you feel has enabled you.  i never had a scrip, but i sure was pissed at my dealer during the detox.  fact is it's not your dealer's fault.  you kept going back.  I refer to your doc as a dealer because he sounds like any other street pharmacist to me.  if you ate vikes for that long and never realized you could get addicted you're not the sharpest tool in the shed.  but i suspect that's not really the case is it?

[abadaddict525]

I understand how you feel, I felt the same way when I first realized I had an problem with the pills. I was more angry though that after I reached out for help the same DR that was giving me the pills wouldn't help me out. Ultimately I had to realize it was my decision to take the meds and abuse them. Part of recovery is accepting responsibility and it doesn't sound like you are doing that.

It is okay to be angry, but direct your anger at the real source... YOU!!

I wish you the best of luck in getting clean. Keep posting and listen to all these wonderful people giving you advice!!!

[IBKleen]

abadaddict525..that was a great post. Thank you.

[gia1234]

You guys seem a little bit too judgemental for being addicts yourself. FYI, MY DR TOLD ME I COULD NOT GET ADDICTED AS LONG AS I TOOK THEM AS HE DIRECTED. Which i did. I even took less. And yes I went to him for pain but never experienced vicodin for recreational use. Then I got my first script and it felt good. I told my dr that I liked them and everything. He just kept giving them to me so as not to have to refer me to another dr or give me the surgery i need. And yes maybe he was trying to help me relieve my pain, which he did, but I still think he is at least partially to blame.

[gia1234]

Let me guess.... you are a doctor? Your comment really hurt me and I don't appreciate it! No one is better than anyone else. I admit I have a problem, but I didn't start out this way. I'm really angry at you. Don't post comments for me anymore. "Get a grip"? What the hell is that? I need professional help? Who the hell are you to tell me? This site is supposed to be theraputic. You just made me feel like ****.

[avisg]

At this point it would probably be better to put your focus on getting healthy instant on placing  blame .This site is full of wonderful information to help you . I hope you stick around .
avis