A day in the life: Chronic pain and the fear of prescribing medication to those who suffer has created a world where depression is more worrisome than the risk of overdosing on legitimate opioids
I feel like I’ve been on a down slope. Many of the things you’ve described I feel daily. Thanks for your honesty and always admire that You are all about Understanding what the hell is going on. Which then leads to you finding a solution if possible.
We need so much more of this style in everything.
Sorry about your situation with pain meds.
I had to jump off the pain meds train years ago. As I was using them as antidepressants and it alll became too much. This was way before fetynal showed up.
But I will say. If and when I find myself in a chronic pain situation. Yes. That’s what the medicine is for..
A family member passed away a decade ago, and he felt as you did (that he was being treated like a criminal, hated the constant drug tests, etc) for the prior 4 years. So the problem has been in the US for awhile. And it is a problem. I would like to see how many of the current fentanyl deaths are from
kids wanting a high, and how many from adults looking for pain relief who can't get it from their doctors.
Yes. I think by just saying blanket opioids are the problem, the actual problem is overlooked. A 10 mg. Hydrocodone is not the same thing as fentanyl or heroine or even oxycontin. They are all opioids, but they are not the same.
Thank you for sharing about your family member. Because I know what I know now, I feel really sorry for their situation. It needs to change.
I have RA and other I injuries. If you ever want to message me I can tell you how I broke free and am happier,healthier and fitter now. Sending you so much love!!❤️❤️🙏
I think there are many more of us than anyone with the power to change the rules is willing to admit.
Yes, I have been tested for everything they can test for, I think. Sometimes, they throw around the fibromyalgia, but not one doctor is willing to make a definitive diagnosis.
I feel your pain, literally and otherwise. I wish nothing but the best for you and all like us who suffer needlessly from cruel and unusual practices. I truly do.
Just found your blog.
I hear you Brandy.
I feel like I’ve been on a down slope. Many of the things you’ve described I feel daily. Thanks for your honesty and always admire that You are all about Understanding what the hell is going on. Which then leads to you finding a solution if possible.
We need so much more of this style in everything.
Sorry about your situation with pain meds.
I had to jump off the pain meds train years ago. As I was using them as antidepressants and it alll became too much. This was way before fetynal showed up.
But I will say. If and when I find myself in a chronic pain situation. Yes. That’s what the medicine is for..
Get a new doctor. You can find one.
Got a friend with RA in her med 60’s.
Every day is a battle.
You are a force for all that is good.
Thank you
A family member passed away a decade ago, and he felt as you did (that he was being treated like a criminal, hated the constant drug tests, etc) for the prior 4 years. So the problem has been in the US for awhile. And it is a problem. I would like to see how many of the current fentanyl deaths are from
kids wanting a high, and how many from adults looking for pain relief who can't get it from their doctors.
Yes. I think by just saying blanket opioids are the problem, the actual problem is overlooked. A 10 mg. Hydrocodone is not the same thing as fentanyl or heroine or even oxycontin. They are all opioids, but they are not the same.
Thank you for sharing about your family member. Because I know what I know now, I feel really sorry for their situation. It needs to change.
damn
I have RA and other I injuries. If you ever want to message me I can tell you how I broke free and am happier,healthier and fitter now. Sending you so much love!!❤️❤️🙏
Yes. I would love any advice. I want my body back. Thank you. 🩵
I don't want to talk about it in this forum though. One day I may write about my journey.
I will never trust another Dr again.
I think there are many more of us than anyone with the power to change the rules is willing to admit.
Yes, I have been tested for everything they can test for, I think. Sometimes, they throw around the fibromyalgia, but not one doctor is willing to make a definitive diagnosis.
I feel your pain, literally and otherwise. I wish nothing but the best for you and all like us who suffer needlessly from cruel and unusual practices. I truly do.