Doesn’t necessarily mean he’s taking pain killers/narcotics. He could be on other meds for his back problems, too. Like Gabapentin for nerve pain for instance.
It’s annoying that the press (or the paramedics) blabbed this... Of course everyone is going to assume it’s some narcotic. It COULD be, but there are a wide variety of medications used to treat back problems BESIDES “pain killers”.
I’m not angry with any of you, so please forgive me if this post comes off that way. I just see it as a typical “low-blow” by the reporters and it’s just not right...
Gabapentin is wonderful for nerve pain but can’t be stopped suddenly. There is a very high probability a sudden stop in the medication will bring on seizures.
I’ve used it for over a year and have been warned by my doctor repeatedly NEVER to stop taking it without is permission and attention.
I’m sure Rush told them everything he is taking (if he was unable someone who has knowledge) realizing the risk of the media learning of his medications was nowhere near as important as his life and health.