I think,, that unfortunate as it is, our friend "DEW"s problem's with the Opana is more indication of this "test dumby" syndrome, that our docs and ourselves must deal with.
It takes so dam long, often just for a proper diagnoses.
Then, it takes so dam long, to find out what is the proper course of treatment, and to "fiddle" with it, and get it tuned to our "ever changing" bodies age and conditions!
Besides pain, we adjuncts for the "main pain reliever".
then, we need something for anxiety, that life or pain causes.
then, our sleep problems.
Then, our groggy problems.
It just goes on and on.
And, if you have TOS, TBI, discs, depression, and on and on (that's just me), the fun really starts!
Finding the right doctor is like a needle in a haystack!
Then, so often we need an attorney..
Then, we have disbelieving family / friends...
then......
Sorry if I'm repeating my rant...
pete
Asb