Re: Re: Hi - I'm new here and feeling a bit overwhelmed

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My name is . I just wanted to agree with Cheryl 100%. I am on a high

dose of Oxycontin 3 times a day for pain and no one can tell that I'm on it.

It takes a few weeks to adjust but then things taper off. constipation is the

only major problem that I have experienced with this and it is manageable

several ways and well worth the extra effort to keep it under control.

I can function again although it is limited but I don't have the severe pain

now. I don't want to be completely pain free just so I don't overdo it and

injure myself further but my pain is controlled to a tolerable level for me.

Good Luck!

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>Hi, my name is JoAnn Unfortunately I cannot take most pain medications due to

the fact thatmy autoimmune hepatitis has caused liver damage (Stage II).

Morphine is allowed but I have to work (I'm the only breadwinner in our family),

so I cannot use it.