Back to Square One
January 6, 2009 2:56am
I managed to kick my oxycontin habit without having to involve my trusting doc. I have my psychologist's appointment …
Goal Completed on Jun 30, 08
tirebiter888’s Profile
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tirebiter888
is feeling Good
Hello everyone. I am back. I am getting some psychiatric help and it is going well. I am glad to be back.
Recently: 6 hugs received, 3 hugs given more …
About Me
I was forced to retire early due to chronic lower back pain. I am very happily married and have no children. My wife is a wonderful person. She has confidence and high self-esteem. She is my best friend, so I must be doing something right. I am broadly educated and have lived an adventurous and physically active life. I am pretty much an asshole with a golden core and "I coulda been a somebody". I am a cynical person but not without a sense of humour. I have suffered from depression most of my life and have self-medicated with food, sex, drugs, sports and work. I am beginning to see my own mortality and have decided to search my soul full-time. My goal is to be unafraid when death comes to my door. In the meantime, I hope to be able to give something back and perhaps experience some true peace and happiness.
Interests
Puttering, fixing things, research, cooking, understanding human nature. Pre-arthritis interests: Tennis, squash, badminton, serious walking, white water canoing and work.
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Recent Activity
Yesterday
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tirebiter888 commented on their journal entry Back to Square One 11:12am
Thank you for your comments. I have a long way to go, but the direction I am going in is a good one.…
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tirebiter888 gave jitterygirl a hug 11:09am
Hey you!…
Tuesday
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tirebiter888 wrote a journal entry: Back to Square One 2:56am
I managed to kick my oxycontin habit without having to involve my trusting doc. I have my psychologist's…
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tirebiter888 changed their mood to Good 2:56am
Sunday
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tirebiter888 wrote a journal entry: The Addict Brain Wins Again 10:23am
When I was a kid, my brother used to try to get my goat, as older siblings will. He used to say,"You…
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The Addict Brain Wins Again
January 4, 2009 10:23am
When I was a kid, my brother used to try to get my goat, as older siblings will. He used to say,"You have TB!" And …
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Pain Medication
December 18, 2008 8:56pm
I am not doing a great job of keeping up my journal. It's not so bad though because I spend a lot of my time …
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Slacker
December 2, 2008 7:17pm
Wow. A lot of time has passed since my last entry. So much for my daily journal. This is so typical of me. I am motivated by …
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A Half-step backwards.
November 26, 2008 5:33pm
I screwed up last night. I stayed up until 5 a.m. and watched a science program on TV. That is ok, but part of my therapy is …
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You have to love the avatar. That is so funny.
Moment of Peace
I couldn't think of going on my trip without asking how you're doing. Have you tried the Cymbalta? As I said, I haven't taken any prescription pain medication since the last of October. I'm not saying I haven't had any pain but I've been able to tolerate the kind I've had or taken a couple Ibuprofen. I truly believe in the Cymbalta that I'm taking once a day. I got it filled for the first time Fri. though as the doctor had been giving me samples. It cost me $146.00 for a bottle of 30 - 1 month's supply and I don't know if I can fill it again at those cost. My state insurance doesn't pay for it unless my doctor writes a letter telling them that we've tried this, this, and this, etc. and it didn't work. At any rate, I've got enough until I return from my trip to FL. I leave in the morning (Wed.) so think of me!!! Good luck to you also.
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Well Done
Here's for kicking the other brains ass end. I'll take a lesson from that journal also and drag my carcass self to the doctor, the other part of me is getting sick of dragging it around.
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Celebration
How was new years eve..did you go anywhere? We just stayed home as always, didn't want to go out in that weather anyway. Watched Dick Clark in times square and the ball drop as always. No drink for me because of my stupid stomach problem, but that's okay, we toasted with champagne for my husband and hot chocolate for me. Good enough..I hope 2009 is a good year for you... Happy New Year!!!
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I’m With You
Hey guy. Happy New Year. May 2009 be a great one for you and yours.
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Close Back Pain
I have had back pain since my early twenties due to congenital problems. I have put my body through a great deal of hard play and labor. I was ambushed by Sciatica in August 2007. After the dust settled, the diagnosis is lumbar facet joint osteoarthritis. I am now an official chronic pain patient.
Treatments
- Bedrest Working / Worked
- Very limited activity. Half hour max sitting, then 20 minutes standing. Pain is tolerable now (4 months). Sleep like a log though.
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Very positive. Helped to reduce sciatica symptoms.
- Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
- Used with Hydrocodone, so its hard to say.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Works for sure. Was on it 1 month. Petrified of not having any if another attack comes. Very addictive though. Now on maintenance Oxycontin and Oxycodone as well as Arthrotec.
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Inconclusive. Doc says you have to go, pats you on the head. Not much choice, really. Works if you have the discipline to do the considerable work involved.
- Relaxation Somewhat Helpful
- Had my first attack while traveling. I am very afraid to get on a plane without some real meds with me.
- Stretching Considering
- I am really lazy when it comes to doing boring things. Stretching is boring.
- TENS Not Working
- I love the feeling. Turn it up all the way! Ya baby, ya! I think it is silly as a treatment though.
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