my wife took my pain meds and said that if I didn't get off them that she would leave but I need my meds because I broke my back two years ago .I havn't had my meds in about six hours and I'm hurting and getting real sick so what should I do?
2006-12-17 20:36:24 · 13 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Please, tell your wife to give you back your meds immediately! This is a prescribed medication from your doctor, she needs to be aware that she could really get into trouble for taking a prescription away from you as long as there has been no abuse of the medication. If she does not give them back and you are in so much pain then go to the emergency room asap. Then ask her to go to your doctor appointments with you so that she may express her concerns over your medications, maybe she feels these are causing you to act out of the norm and if so they might need to be adjusted. Your wife does need to understand that you can not stop pain meds cold turkey, your system would have to be weined from them or it would make you very ill. I also have very bad back and neck issues, your wife needs to understand that you need the meds to help you to function, as the pain gets worse; your ability to function normally will also decrease!
As far as her leaving you over this; ultimatums are never good in a marriage. If she feels this strongly about this then you both need to go get marriage counseling asap!
2006-12-17 21:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Poundpuppy 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
IF you need the meds for pain control then go to the emergency room. It seems that your wife is seeing signs of addiction (pain meds are easy to get hooked on) and she is looking out for your well being. Going cold turkey can be painful in its self. See your doctor and discuss with him the possibility of addiction. He can help you wean yourself off the offending meds and prescribe ones less addicting and hopefully just as effective.
Good luck, narcotic addiction can be a bi**h to kick. My father is a rehab counselor and he sees a lot of injured people that were not followed closely enough by their doctor and became addicted to their pain meds. It is not your fault if you are addicted but it is up to you to correct the problem.
2006-12-17 21:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously without your meds you are going to be hurting but if you are sick then you need to seriously find out if you do have an addiction. It sounds as though you are experiencing withdrawals. Meds are meant to take away pain not withdrawals.
2006-12-17 20:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by MeHurdu 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why should you need to take pain meds more often than every 6 hrs?? Sounds like to me you have become addicted to them...she had to have a reason for taking them away from you. You seriously need to discuss this with your DR. and take her along for the visit.
I agree with everyone else you have a problem.
2006-12-17 22:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 11:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there.......are you being for real here .....firstly let me ask this ....bare with me on this .....could it be that you are taking to many and that is causing her concern .....or does youre personality change on them .......im only asking as this could be her reason and if this is the case then you should go and discuss this with youre doctor ......now i really hope that youre still reading this ....if on the other hand that you are not over medicating ......then youre wife needs a good shake up ......this is causing you real pain and discomfort ......why dont you phone youre doctor and get him out to you and get this sorted out with having youre doctor explaining what she is doing is wrong and is not on .....with this coming from a doctor this will have a better strength and she should listen and if this continues then youre doctor will beware of the situation anmd assist you in anyway that he can to help
2006-12-17 20:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by a parent hows been there !! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your wife is sensing a growing dependency on the pills, which could happen very easily. I think you need to consult your doctor with your wife present and see if you are taking only what you need, or are hiding behind the pills.
2006-12-17 20:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by alstar333 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you buying it from online/phone pharmacies?
Be careful with getting addicted to pain killers.
2006-12-17 21:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go down to emergency and get some more or pretend to go to sleep and get them as soon as she is asleep. Take her to the doctor with you so she understands you NEED them.
2006-12-17 20:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by BlondeBarbie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Promise her you'll go to rehab but let her help you get through this one step at a time.
2006-12-17 21:22:08 · answer #10 · answered by yummybubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋