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Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 19, 2017 | Replies (36)
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@contentandwell

Thanks @gman007. They always say to stay on top of the pain but I wasn’t sure when the relief is from a narcotic. I don’t think I have an addictive personality but not sure. Does being addicted to honey roasted peanuts count? ;-). Hopefully I will be able to wean off soon, I hate not having my independence. When you are taking them, can you drive? I am forbidden from driving.
JK

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Gary, Alumni Mentor | @gman007 | Nov 16, 2017

Who forbids you from driving? I try to arrange transportation when I am medicated beyond a point, but if I am comfortable, I will drive myself and that comfort has a very high bar when considering whether it is safe for me to drive. I think roasted peanuts is an OK addiction since my mother-in-law grew up on a peanut farm, we enjoy them every way. My wife has always been impressed by my shopping "acceptance", but she now uses it as a break from me. She should probably shop for others to get additional breaks from me.

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JK | @contentandwell | Nov 16, 2017

@gman007 Doctors generally will not allow a patient to drive while on narcotics. If you were in an accident or were stopped by the police for any reason you could be in a lot of trouble. Previous times I have been on things like oxycodone whichever doctor who prescribed it said I could drive if I only took it at bedtime but this doctor says no to that even.
Not only do I love honey roasted peanuts but fresh ground honey roasted peanut butter is very addictive. ;-). A definite downfall for me.
JK

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