@faithwalker007 @lorirenee1 @jakedduck1 @jesfactsmon
and my other pain warrior friends.

I just spoke with my pcp. I reminded him that before my scs implant, I was taking mscontin 30mg tid, and dropped down to 15mg tid because the stimulator was helping so much. He finally gave in and advised 30mg bid until my November appointment with the pain specialist. He didn't want to increase it any more than that without approval from the specialist.

OK. Now for things he said. Opioids are for short term use only. Patients build up a tolerance. National protocol says that it loses its effectiveness in treating chronic pain. National protocol says that it isn't indicated for neuropathic pain.

I told him that I know all about that, but I'm one of those people whose pain is relieved long term by opioids, and because I've run out of options, because I don't abuse meds by taking more than I'm prescribed, and morphine is the only medication that's been of any help.

Oops. Time for my zoom with the therapist.

Jim