[xone]

I was on oxy/its relatives for almost three years for back to back knees. Never would have lived through it. No addiction no desire for it now unless in intractable pain.

[stylin19a]

dang...3 years on it...glad you got weened.
only thing strong for me is tylenol-hydrocodone

[Bob Ireland]

***I was on oxy/its relatives for almost three years for back to back knees. Never would have lived through it. No addiction no desire for it now unless in intractable pain***

I understand. My doctor asked me a couple of days ago how often I take oxy- for my pain; I answered, 'Maybe once a year.' I DO take hydro- (5mg, 7.5 mg) perhaps once every month to six weeks.

I avoid them because of the bowel problems they cause me. BUT the pain can really drain our energy and our resolve - our concentration. Mine is stealing my ability to walk and get things done. I keep seeking benign pain management solutions... much time, $$$ plus surgeries spent there for little gain.

The source of my agony is a constricted 'pinched' spinal column at the Lumbar, cauda equina. I am not sure that medicine has a solution in my case (three surgeries) but I cling by faith to the belief that the Lord WILL heal me - just when? 🙂🤷‍♂️

I am getting an MRI next week, just to clear the air; we will see.... Satan has his own staff of 'doctors'. 😠

I hope your pain case is better at finding relief.