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Originally Posted by alt1268
Recently I had an argument with my attorney about the fact that I have to take pain medication and should not drive. He stated truck drivers do it all the time. I stated that I was not going to be responsible and have it on my concousines by driving with pain medicine in my system and hurting someone else. Not to mention it is concerned a DUI in Delaware. I would like to get others feedback on their opinion.
anita
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It sounds like you're noticing a real impermanent of motor and perhaps even mental skills that's because of your medications. Common sense says why would you want to hurt yourself or anyone else if you're feeling this disconnected when driving?
What I'm finding odd is that you're noticing such a huge difference now that you're taking these pain medications. I'm on 3 kinds of morphine (including an internal pump) and have never once felt mentally diminished once. I see on TV all these people who have severe reactions when they're taking pain medication yet I've never felt anything other than a little sleepiness when I first started to take them that lasted only around 2 weeks. My doctor explained that my pain is literally eating the medication hence the reason I've noticed no difference with my mind or body even though I'm on quite a truckload. Maybe your dosages haven't been set quite right?
I'm pleased that your taking personal responsibility for the difference you feel now that you're on pain medication but I know I'll fight tooth and foot to not loose the freedom of driving even though I've already lost body parts and a few other things that don't make it near as easy as it once was. Only you know your capabilities. It's nice to see someone who cares about being safe. This proves you'll make the right choice. You don't need validation from any attorney or doctor when you've got this much common sense already working for you. You'll make the right choice, don't worry.