Shell, by law, your doctor can call in a three-day supply of pain meds, but a script for any amount over that must be mailed or picked up in person. I was on Oxycontin for over 7 months -- believe me, I needed it -- and renewing my prescription was a lot easier when I "hired" a pain management specialist to oversee the whole pain-meds process. Ask your surgeon or your primary care doc for a referral to one in your area.
I was on long-acting Oxy and short-acting Percocet, and I withdrew from the Percocet first. Then after a couple more months on the long-acting Oxy, I withdrew from that. By the time I went off the Oxy I was physically dependent and had a few uncomfortable days, but it was definitely manageable.
I had never taken narcotics before and have a lot of respect for them now. I could NOT have functioned without them.
I was on long-acting Oxy and short-acting Percocet, and I withdrew from the Percocet first. Then after a couple more months on the long-acting Oxy, I withdrew from that. By the time I went off the Oxy I was physically dependent and had a few uncomfortable days, but it was definitely manageable.
I had never taken narcotics before and have a lot of respect for them now. I could NOT have functioned without them.
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