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In reply to the discussion: I知 dependent on narcotics; that doesn稚 mean I知 an addict. [View all]Prism
(5,815 posts)35. That makes zero sense
You would think shingles would be the one thing where a doctor would offer up, "Whatever you want until it's gone." I get that doctors are somewhat wary of oxycodone, but something like morphine sulfate just isn't as effective.
Ugh. I hope you start feeling better soon. Shingles truly is just the worst, and it seems like you've been going through it for a few weeks now ;/
I don't really understand post-surgical opioids for root canal. It's before the surgery that they're needed. Afterwards, usually ibuprofen will suffice in something like a 600mg motrin. My dentist friends says they do it because patients tend to "bother" them less afterwards.
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It's because the people with chronic pain issues are scared to death of being labeled as addicts.
hunter
Jan 2016
#3
As someone who is in pain management, and dependent on opioids to make it through the day,
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2016
#13
You are quite welcome! I try my best to teach people the differences between addiction andde
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2016
#16
You're welcome. I hope that it can shed a little light to a lot of people...
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2016
#27
Personally, I'm more worried about people who can't get adequate pain management
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#17
I know this is a bad time. I am having the same issues with shingles paint relief.
CTyankee
Jan 2016
#34
thank you, prism. Yes, I have had constant pain since Nov. 5, the day I first detected a
CTyankee
Jan 2016
#39
yep, exactly what I have which is Gapopentin and Percoset. You are right, this is exactly
CTyankee
Jan 2016
#41