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The whole world of pain treatment with opioids became a big, new thing a few years ago. Why make people suffer when you can easily give them relief with opiodes? It became a medical speciality. Then it was, of course, abused, sold illegally and lots of new addicts! So, overreaction once again and everyone on an opioid was labeled an addict. People were put in anything but opioids which were doled out in minuscule amounts after huge, painful events. The governments of states as well as the federal government and pharmaceutical industry got involved in strict regulation. That’s really why you’re suffering. I’ll tell you later about my own experience. I’m really sorry.
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I agree with everything you wrote, especially about government involvement. I was told by my former physician and very dear friend, that if doctor's didn't go by the government's rules & regulations, as well as the pharmaceuticals, they could get their license taken from them. Doctor's are so afraid to cross the government for that reason. I would love to hear about your own experience. Thank you for responding and giving me this information. If you're still in pain, I pray you are getting the support you need and pray you're not being treated as an addict. It's a terrible label to put on people who really need the medication. There are times when I wish the doctor's could "see" my pain, even better, "feel" my pain. But I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Do take care and thanks again for your response. I hope to hear more about your experience. I had one of my own that I'll share too. God bless you.
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So sorry for what you are going through. After reading your issues, I don’t feel so bad for myself. I too have multiple issues with my bones because of RA. After this last surgery 5 weeks ago, a lumbar decompression and fusion (I’ve had 11 surgeries so far), they wouldn’t give me the level of pain meds I needed because I was already on opioids before surgery. Post surgical pain cannot possibly be helped with a maintenance dose of meds, so I suffered for 4 weeks, crying, screaming, and just miserable. Finally, I got a break and this week I’m at a level 8 pain. I still am unable to walk or stand straight, but at least I can lay down. So, someone abuses these drugs and the rest of us pay! Sad…