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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Hi ~ I too am a recovering alcoholic who needs to take pain medication. I don't "worry" about it as much as I used to, because I take the medication for PAIN -- NOT to get "high" or to get a buzz. The incidence of people becoming addicted to their pain medication is quite low BECAUSE we are taking it for pain. I hope you're not feeling guilty for taking the medication just because you ARE a recovering alcoholic. I assume you don't drink anymore -- at least I HOPE not, as that would be very dangerous.
I'm glad you finally were able to get some sleep. I know how the lack of sleep can make the pain worse.
Take care & God bless. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.
Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live..
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