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In reply to the discussion: Prescription Pain Killer Rant: Just had major abdominal surgery... [View all]tonyt53
(5,737 posts)1. You have every right to not be in pain. But unfortunately, this is what it has come to.
I also had a tumor removed back in the spring. But fortunately, it wasn't to the extent of what you had, and it was done via laparoscopic surgery. The largest incision (four total) was only only about 1.5". I only too the pain meds for four day - I just don't like the way they make me feel. HOWEVER, after a couple of weeks I started taking them again. The pain from the incision areas was bad. The muscle and tissue healing was painful. I cannot even begin to comprehend the pain that you are experiencing with such an incision through those muscles and tissues. I wish there was some way to get around our current laws in this regard, but i don't see it happening. I wish you the best and hope all turns out well for you.
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You have every right to not be in pain. But unfortunately, this is what it has come to.
tonyt53
Jul 2016
#1
as with taking shoes off at airports, i wonder how many abuses these measures actually prevent
unblock
Jul 2016
#3
And how many desperate cold turkeyed chronic pain sufferers have turned to street
tblue37
Jul 2016
#7
I've had patients try to hold me hostage for narcotics by stating they would go to the street
Aristus
Jul 2016
#119
Agreed. And, you know, bottom line: so what if SOME forged scripts get through?
Coventina
Jul 2016
#8
Yes. I live in Kansas, so I could never access cannabis oil, but as a chronic severe pain
tblue37
Jul 2016
#42
A company I own stock in is in Phase2 clinical study of a non Opioid pain drug. nt
Snotcicles
Jul 2016
#100
I can only offer sympathy but your story is anything but rare. I have a chronic pain problem.
Shrike47
Jul 2016
#15
Thanks! Yes, I am looking forward to an improved quality of life, once healed.
Coventina
Jul 2016
#26
Under the new laws, the doctors are no longer allowed to phone or fax in the scripts for pain meds.
blue neen
Jul 2016
#27
"There are a few states that allow the scripts to be electronically submitted"
rickford66
Jul 2016
#77
I agree. It's f*cked. For post surgical pain management you need consistent dosaging.
grossproffit
Jul 2016
#28
I know someone personally who is the same as you - cannot tolerate the narcotic pain meds.
Coventina
Jul 2016
#43
I had some of my liver cut off for a tumor 5 weeks ago. Have an incision from sternum that
Waldorf
Jul 2016
#45
I think (and it does seem reasonable) that she wants to talk to me every 30 pills.
Coventina
Jul 2016
#50
Oh that's awful! I suffered like I never had before, the day after this surgery.
Coventina
Jul 2016
#65
The worst pain I have ever endured as an adult (and I've given birth) was cellulitis and MRSA.
Shrike47
Jul 2016
#82
Ridiculous. Plus ibuprofen kills kidneys among other serious issues so taking huge doses
anneboleyn
Jul 2016
#96
I was terrified of calling my doctor when I got the end of my 2-week pain Rx.
aikoaiko
Jul 2016
#106
You're lucky they're not drug testing you to verify you're taking them not selling...
ileus
Jul 2016
#124
I had major surgery last year and my problem was finding a pharmacy that carried oxy.
Glimmer of Hope
Jul 2016
#130
Wishing you a full recovery! I know exactly how much of pita it is to get pain medicine.
Solly Mack
Jul 2016
#132
Weird, I had a pair of surgeries a couple of years ago and got 30 pills for the first
mythology
Jul 2016
#136