I think I’ve made it clear, that I’m talking about chronic pain and the use of opioids. Short term pain issues, from surgery, kidney stones, labor etc. etc. need pain meds that are effective. People don’t get addicted to short term pain use when they’re in pain.
I have Bilateral Neuropathy in all 4 extremities and have had it for 10+ years and it continues to get worse. So far it has gone from toes in the early stage and has progressed as far up as My knees. What used to be in My fingers has progressed to halfway up both forearms.
I live with feet that are like hundreds of needles poking them, cramps, lightning bolt zots (Not Sciatica, I know the difference) extreme cold, sometimes numb but still painful, pressure on/off My feet is one of the worst problems, My hands are the same plus loss of dexterity in addition to all the problems in My feet.
I've been to a herd of Doctors from GP to Surgeon, Neurological (2 different ones), had CT and MRI's, EMG Testing and the best diagnosis I've been given is the epineurium has broken down and the nerves are "shorting out".
The neurologist even wanted to have a 4 inch section of the main nerve in My calf removed for Testing.I have had 2 spinal taps done for 2 different neurologists.
I have found that Morphine ER Tablets provide the best control of the endless pains and allow Me to have a semi-normal life. Without the Pain Meds I can't pickup small or even medium sized objects, change My Grandson's diaper, safely use kitchen utensils, turn door knobs, walk around, take out the trash, Etc. Things most people take for granted every day. I choose to not drive because I have to look at the pedals to make sure I pick the right one. Not driving was My choice for Everyone's safety.
So until/unless you have lived like this day after day DON'T TELL ME TO TAKE TYLENOL BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK!!!