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I have a great pain management team and they tell me that as long as you’re taking meds to manage pain, you are not at risk for addiction. You can be dependent due to chemicals, but that is different than addicted. There is so much shame be at the media for those of us who do depend on pain meds to be able to function, try not to let that define you. Best of luck in your healing journey.
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@ckeys
Thank you for your post.
I had a long talk with my neuro nurse practitioner.
I'm one of those who was afraid of becoming addicted to pain meds and as a result, I was underutilizing them.
My pain became unbearable.
I was told to stay ahead of the pain by taking my pain meds.
She said as the pain eases up, I will find that I don't need them as often and will begin to lower the dose naturally.
She also said that the team will keep a close eye on me.
Sadly, however, the first day I took all the meds worked great.
It hasn't been the same since.
As a matter of fact I actually took one in the middle of the night, last night, because I couldn't sleep.
The pain was so bad.
We'll see how today goes.
I pray for a better day.
Here's to a pain free day for us all....
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)