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DiscussionAbuse of Opioids takes away from all the good it can do
Chronic Pain | Last Active: May 8, 2023 | Replies (132)Comment receiving replies
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It is good to hear you have found some relief with prudent use of opioids.
I am reluctant to use the relatively mild hydrocodone 5 mg and acetaminophen 325 mg (Norco) for pain attributed to multiple spinal compression fractures due to a history of "obstipation" aka chronic constipation. Instead I limp along with about 2200 mg/day of acetaminophen but am very unproductive and limited due to the chronic, but tolerable pain.
Is constipation an issue for you or others using opioids? How do you handle it?