Today I went to the dentist for a root canal. All went well with the procedure. Dentist asked about pain meds and I said only ibuprofen. I havent had an opiate addiction but I want to stay “clean” even through this pain. My tooth hurts but not terribly. I find a strange sense of comfort knowing I am clean while recovering.
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Hope its getting better @marsha and you doing it in the right way. And i do like the way you thinking 
your mind is smiling knowing you do the good thing body and mind need well done
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Super strong. Congrats!
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I need to get my bottom wisdom teeth out, which are impacted so I know I will probibly need to be prescribed pain meds. (I am coming off of an oxycodone habit of about 1.5 years on and off) so I am waiting until I know I can take them without wanting to get high (I would snort them to feel the rush, taking them by mouth does little to nothing to me but help with pain, I’ve never had a problem taking them the way they are are supposed to be taken, the addiction started with my nose) I will use it as little as possible and I will not be in control of the bottle(someone in trust will), I know me. I am still nervous for that time, not even thinking about an appointment for at least 6 months. Great decision if you truly don’t think you will need them! Keep going
Thanks to all for the well wishes. I posted to keep myself accountable and to start the conversation about what we can do in our sobriety when these situations arise.
So what is the best way to handle this type of situation now that we are pursuing sobriety? I said no this time but what happens when one of us legitimately needs stronger pain meds?
Thoughts?
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