[LonePalm]

I take 4 7.5/350 Oxycodone/Acetaminophen (Percocet) daily with a 5^th tablet about one day in three. This primarily occurs if I have to go make the hike around Walmart. I have to be very careful to time my trips. By the time I get home I'm always past due for a Percocet and a wreck.

This is merely to remain semi-functional. I normally spend 22+ hours a day either in bed or in an orthopedic office chair. The chair was $1700 twelve years ago and worth every penny. It's a shame the VA wouldn't cover it. It is one of the few places I'm not in pain. If I had to, I'd pay double and consider the money well spent.

I'm fortunate not to have any cravings or other issues from the medication. As a recovering alcoholic (19.5 years) I know how bad that can be.

SpyNavy

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[Bob Ireland]

***I normally spend 22+ hours a day either in bed or in an orthopedic office chair. The chair was $1700 twelve years ago and worth every penny***

Bless your heart! I had no idea; you come across well on line. I thought that you were probably still 'active duty'. It is true that the opioids are not too dangerous if proportioned to the pain and used with disciplined control - which few folks seem to accomplish, understandably.

While I abhor addiction, my main deterrent with opioids, as I say, is related to bowel problems. One set of difficult challenges is adequate for me, thank you. 🤷‍♂️

Fantastic news about the 'chair'! I also have a chair, not so fancy, that offers peace for a while - if I don't fall asleep! 🙂

[LittleLinda]

I normally spend 22+ hours a day either in bed or in an orthopedic office chair.
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I’m so sorry to hear that, LP. I had imagined you were spending your days on a sailboat somewhere. I’m sure you have great memories of the days you did spend on the water before the pain confined you. I hope you’re able to get out occasionally, even as a passenger on someone else’s boat. I’m sad to read about your situation.

[nclaurel]

I never knew of your health issues you are so positive and informative. I am so very sorry and pray for your relief.

[Bigg Red]

Prayers for you.