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In reply to the discussion: How the hell does anyone get addicted to Oxycodone? [View all]csziggy
(34,136 posts)57. Opioids don't relieve the pain for me - they just make me stupid
I found that cold packs helped MUCH better than any pain medication after my knee replacements. The best cold packs for me were the home made ones: 3 parts water to 1 part rubbing alcohol (3 cups /1 cup in a gallon Ziplock, double bagged). lay flat to freeze. The mixture will stay flexible so you can wrap it around the joint. And it stay cold longer than most commercial cold packs. Be sure to put a towel between your skin and the cold packs.
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Be very careful with them, as this is classic reaction by those who are opioid dependent!
SheltieLover
Nov 2022
#50
Oxy was sold to doctors by salsemen as "non addictive" pain killer. The brainwashed doctors
mitch96
Oct 2022
#5
I was prescribed some for a root canal, never used it until I had a knee injury.
Ocelot II
Oct 2022
#30
I believe it was Hydrocodone that my doctor prescribed when I had TMJ and couldn't lie down or sleep
Rhiannon12866
Oct 2022
#31
I know someone who fell shortly after knee replacement surgery because he was dizzy
highplainsdem
Oct 2022
#35