D E N I A L. Spelled out in caps, cheerleader style for you.

Just because you are approved for the special parking doesn't mean you have to use it when you feel well enough not to, but the situation you described, yes, you needed it. There might be times you feel well enough going in, and only need it on the way out, but that doesn't help. Err on the side of your health. What I described before in no way relates to you. I let both individuals know how shocked I was in their behavior and I removed myself from their lives. You need the help. Maybe it's a temp situation. Maybe not. The sooner you're proactive about your health (and this includes not causing flares due to vanity) the more likely you are to go into remission.

Oxy is an opiate. It'll likely be easier to handle after a short period of use. There are other types that seem less intoxicating to some. Breakthrough meds are Immediate Release--they hit you fast, and are effective for flares. Extended Release or Time Release are used to lower your baseline pain level. Many RSD patients use both.