The US Opioid Crisis

[SunsetBengal]

(08-10-2017, 07:24 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: In which case the adverse effects from side effects outweighs the benefit of the pain medication.

Yeah, I gave the opioids an earnest chance, when I was first diagnosed with two herniated discs in my back.  That was torture.  I tried cutting them in half, etc.  Family was telling me that meds were making me "meaner than a snake", I was trying to physically act normal while loopy, and causing my body to seize up.  I was much better off, just feeling what was going on, and moving cautiously. 

Then, with the shoulder surgery, I explained said back adventures to Surgeon.  He prescribed the weakest he was comfortable with.  I took them as prescribed, for almost two days.  I started to actually get used to them.  Then, I decided I wanted to walk to the mailbox and back.  The heat about knocked me on my tail, and I work outdoors.  So, that was the end of that.  I did my rehab, doc said he was amazed at how well and fast I came back to "normal" function.  Presently at 90% of lifting numbers, one year post surgery.  And, I'm 48.