there are some here that will tell you that you no longer have sobriety. but if you are taking these meds as perscribed by a Dr for a medical condition, then you are still sober. you are not "abusing" this medication for recreational purposes

way to go on 13 days!
the way it was explained to me in rehab,groups, and my sponsor:
taken as perscribed and not picking up a drink, your sobriety is safe. look at all the other meds people take for other alements, good luck with day 14!

congratulations on your sobriety i say sobriety because it means abstinence from alcohol.I get sick of hearing about these naieve,narrow minded arseholes that say if youre using meds for a medical programme that your not sober.Ignore them theyre just arses with their heads buried in the sand..Good luck keep up the good work...

Way to go on your journey in to sobriety. In answer to your question, NO you do not lost your sobriety as long as you are taking the meds ONLY as prescribed and it sounds to me like the doctor doesn't leave any behind. You can rest easily because you are taking things the way it is supposed to be. The doctor doesn't leave it in your home so there's not a chance for you to abuse the meds and he is watching over your medical recovery carefully so you should be fine. If the urges do get too much to handle make sure you call the doctor and see if there is anything he/she can do for you. Sounds like you will have your hands full for quite some time...every chance you get go to a meeting, that may help with the urges. Best of Luck to you. May God Give you peace and comfort during your time of recovery

sorry about my earlier comment ive just had a very bad morning my real reply should go something like this.If you take meds to help ease your pain its a seperate issue,its a seperate medication..Youre not medicating by drinking and i dont see anything wrong with that.I take meds for osteoarthritis and bipolar im alcoholic and im sober because im not drinking.wish you all the best!!!!

As far as I am concerned you have sobriety, we still have to take meds as described to us, because not only do we have a desire not to drink we have a desire to live, or at least that was one of my main reason for stopping. So if my Doc says take meds, I take them.

Any one in the AA who says otherwise should try AA deprogramming counselling, as they have gone to far.

Well these are my thoughts

A BIG WELL DONE

Trickey

The doctor actually comes to your house to give you your injections? That's one heck of a health plan (sorry, an aside--I have not heard of a doc doing housecalls in ages--usually HHC nurse does this type of function....)
at any rate, here's the scoop......
1. Does your doctor know you have a substance abuse history?? This is IMPERATIVE!!
2. Have you informed your doctor of your cravings since the injections started? And what is his response?
On the positive side, the narcotics are being given to you under a very conrolled setting, which is the situation most alkys/addicts need if they truly need narcotic pain relief. Cancer pain typically is an indication for narcotic type pain relief. Neuropathic pain MAY be an indication if other meds have failed (gabapentin, tricyclics, etc.)However, if it is making you crazy, you need to let your doc know, in order to exhaust all other possibilities.
Also if you have thirteen days w/out drinking--good job!! But I want you to consider the differnece between "dry" and "sober". It is next to impossible for anyone to gain true sobriety in two weeks. Sobriety is a term that refers to the mental changes associated w/not using mind altering substances as much as the fact of not taking said substances. I may observe you have thirteen days dry from alcohol. Good job. But particularly due to the mental struggles you are having right now, I think you are still working on achieving sobriety.
I tend to be very blunt and get people upset. This is not to upset you but to give you food for thought. Your situation is very difficult and I give you a lot of credit for being honest about your struggles right now. Consider my suggestions if you like and take care.
Good luck!!!!

Thank you guys. It's reassuring that I'm not stepping back from 0. LOL. It is true here in nova scotia doctors do house calls for bedridden patient like me. It is great service. And it is good that the doctor doesn't leave anything behind. I did mention to the doctor about how it's affecting me but he said to deal with it as best as I can. LOL

I just want to say thanks for all your responses. I need down right honesty and you've all given me that. So thanks.

Pawn,you are doing what you must as far as the way you're taking needed meds.Those first days without booze are tough,especially in your situation.for me,it didn't start getting better until I began working the 12 steps of AA.That program really works.I would suggest getting in touch with them,get a sponsor and work the program for all you're worth.As far as your sobriety,a necc. med taken under a doctor's care should not affect it.Good job&hang in there!

CONGRATS! I admire you for all you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your sobriety is not in question. I know it sounds like a broken record,AA is really a great program to learn how to live and be happy without drinking. I was shocked, when i really began working the steps, at what a small part of the program is centered on not drinking!! The program is about life, Good and BAD. How to handle day 2 day issues without having to get drunk over any of it.Guess what....If you get in touch with someone in the group you'll find out that it is not uncommon for them to bring meetings to you.

Pawn,
I've been sober 23 years. Last Feb. I had a heart transplant. The meds I was on numbered in the 100's. Anything from Morphine to Xanax.It's what I had to do to stay alive. Today I'm 23 years sober,and alive.Go with God,and do what you have to do. Greg G