The demonization of opiates is hurting people.

[Fuddnik]

57. I agree 100%.

I've had a prescription for oxycodone for about 8 years. I hate that shit. They make me sick as a dog. Not always, but about 30-40 percent of the time. But, they work where nothing else will, and I only take them when absolutely necessary.

I have severe joint deterioration in the lower back, stenosis, and they're usually accompanied by sciatica. When it hits, I can't walk without them. And when I take some, I call it a day, and I'm not leaving the yard or house.

I declined back surgery and my orthopedist put me on a six day program of Prednisone. It was like a miracle. for almost a year, I was nearly pain free, and what I had could be managed with aspirin. When it came back, I went in for another treatment, and it's lasted for over a year. I haven't filled the oxy prescription in over a year, and half of it is still sitting in the medicine cabinet.

I can even play golf again. I feel it afterwards, but that's usually when I play by myself, and play 3 balls for 18 holes.