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In Remembrance
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SE Kansas.
Posts: 374
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In Remembrance
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SE Kansas.
Posts: 374
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Hi John,
I never looked into long-term effects of these drugs. I figured they gave me significant pain relief, and I don't really care about long-term effects.
I have taken opiates every single day since April, 1979, so I'm not gonna worry about antiseizure meds; all those oxys are gonna catch up to my liver someday. They are killing me, but without them I would kill myself; the pain would be too intense.
The last time my doc suggested a liver enzyme test was 1997. I asked how he would change my pain meds if he knew I had a liver disease, and he admitted he could only keep prescribing me opiates.
I don't want to know about bad news I can't do anything about; surprise me. It would be nice if the surprise came quick, and quiet, and tomorrow, but I'll hang around and wait for the call.
I don't think the situation with anti-seizure meds is that extreme: There are a lot of people who begin taking these meds in childhood, and they can expect to take them for the rest of their lives.
I'm not a big Pharma fan (in fact, they **** me off), but I think that they would have some hints by now, and would be warning pts about potential risks; they know the vast majority will continue because they have no choice.
I think you're right in trying to learn all you can, but I imagine it will come down to how much pain relief she gets. We'll do and try almost anything to lower the pain...Vic
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