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01-06-2012, 04:30 PM | #1 | |||
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I (and I'm sure some others here) suggest you go easy with those (endocets) and the activities, and keep aggressively pursuing alternatives. Pills don't do anything curatively/healing-wise, and they only mask the pain. Because you feel so much better, there's a tendency to overdo, and you can wind up doing more damage, and not realize it because the pain is masked. There's also the slippery slope of tolerance & dependence. If you wind up being on them for a long time, there's a possibility of adrenal hormone suppression (from longterm opioid use) - just something to be aware of.
http://www.practicalpainmanagement.c...-pain-patients If I may suggest some reading.... http://www.foresttennant.com/pain_ma...self_help.html Then Google: talk doctor pain and peruse a few articles there. We're Open 24/7 - Never a Cover Charge! Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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