Re: Here is an example of complexity gone amok! to Laurie

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In a message dated 8/25/2005 12:30:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hhessgriffeth@... writes:

Your comments are thought provoking, and when presented that way, I

couldn't agree with you more!

It is of interest to note that every political/legle position, act, or law

concerning opiate type narcotics has for the past 100 years had it's support for

exclusively political and social reasons rather than medical reasons.

But, since the doctors are incharge of the drugs, something the profession

worked for so that it gave their profession power, they must bow to the

laws and perceptions of the regulations and political bodies. BTW, the USA

most likely has the strictist control of opiates than any other country in

the world. And, it seems like the perception of the largest and worst drug abuse

problems also. We Bad . . We Bad . . We Just Bad

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

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Laurie wrote:

> Another thing to keep in mind too though, is that from a

surgeon's perspective, the only way to treat a patient is to hack

something out (or physically reconstruct it).<

> I would think that if anything. their research may lead them to

believe that use of narcotics is one sign that the disease is

present in a more serious form.<

> And.....why should withdrawal of opiod use be the endpoint to

determine the success of surgery? If the goal is to " cure " pain

only, then why isn't eliminating pain by the use of narcotics not

MORE acceptable than hacking away at the body, which risks

inducing long term pain from the procedure itself.<

> It is as ridiculous to deny us the medicine that makes us able to

live life as it is to deny the diabetic insulin or the asthmatic his

inhaler.<

> just my humble but cynical opinion.

Laurie,

Your comments are thought provoking, and when presented that way, I

couldn't agree with you more!

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should

not be substituted for professional medical consultation.