Ali and Ada, thank you both! I think that the narcotics were not helping the pain nearly as much as Reed thought they were. he's realized now that he's not in alot more pain than he was. There was a kind of security there, knowing he could take a lorcet if the pain got really bad..even though it rarely done much good.
There really are so many side effects to meds.. even ones we sometimes don't realize. My Grandma used to say "it will cure ya, or kill ya". I think she was right. LOL
I hope you are all doing well, and Ali, I'm praying for a great holiday for you especially. You've had a terrible time lately.
Gentle hugs to everyone!