re: Legit chronic pain people

I've heard people liken legitimate chronic pain to bring in a waking nightmare daily that you know you won't get out of.

Feds cracking down on pain killers while denying alternate forms of relief will cause a bubble that we haven't seen of suicides from the madness that the prison of chronic pain brings.

It's truly a shame the junkies & US drug policies will end up killing innocent asylum seekers

[quote]You won't die from pain[/quote

But you might wish you would

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Does taking tramadol and hydro have long term side affects even if not abused?

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The Mu opiate receptor builds up a tolerance over time, & on a long enough scale would take them just to not get sick.

They have cannabis in capsule form (cannibinol?), & other variations being developed w/out active THC. Right now it comes down to if you're fortunate to live in a legalized state. It's a completely avoidable issue if they would stop politicizing medical cannabis.

Civilizations have been using it for thousands of years for pain. (Including the US when it was founded into the 1800s).

Cotton Fitzsimmons

There are many treatment options outside of opioids-non narcotic meds, therapies, injections, several different procedure options, etc. I worked at a pain clinic several years ago, and from my experience, the cancer and acute pain patients were FAR more likely to NOT want narcotic paid meds than the minimal pain pts.

Needless to say, it didn't take very long to tell the druggies apart from the true pain patients.

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There is no real evidence showing that opiates improve their function and are associated with a lot of potential harms. There are a number of other therapies. Pain is a symptom, the cause should be treated. Opiates should be reserved for cancer and acute pain (sparingly).

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If this guy is a legit doctor he can go frick himself. How about every time you move it feels like someone is sticking a knife in your back.... guess you would get "treatments" only to discover they dont do jack shite.

Opiates themselves do not cause harm if not abused and they most certainly do improve function and quality of life. The biggest problem with them for legit people with chronic pain is that they are mixed with crap like acetaminophen to deter abuse.

Just had the nerves burnt off my spine with radio frequency treatment Friday for the 4th time. I grow my own opiate medication which allows me to work full time and provide for my family without being on disability.

Who cares if junkies overdose on prescription pain meds? Whoopie doo! Why make it nearly impossible to obtain for people that need them?

My doctor prescribed me 120 pills of 7.5 Norco NOV 2015, I've only used a 3rd of that to this date. If I were to need more, she'll write me a prescription because she knows I won't abuse it.

Do not rely on the medication itself. It is not healing your problem, only helping you manage activities of your daily life.

Get a co-management team of specialists together and "fix" the "problem" causing you to have pain. A nutritionist/dietitian (board licensed), therapeutic massage (board licensed), a podiatrist, a psychologist (not psychiatrist bc they don't talk just write more Rx and tell you to see a psychologist), a chiropractor, a physical therapist, an athletic trainer (licensed), if you do not have any contraindications then use a home TENS unit, cold and hot packs, correct your postural ergonomics against gravity (the way you sit, stand, bend, lift, reach, stand, and laying down), take beginners yoga classes. And there is much more however what I've listed is a healthy and safe start.