Re: Hoarding Meds To Deanna

[Guest guest]

Dear Deanna,

I know you understand, and you weren't the originator of that expression,

because you were just going through a situation where you saw the

practicality of having some unused medication. Before you mentioned it

though, I didn't know that doctors felt that was a sign of addictive behavior,

that was a surprise, but one I don't doubt, unfortunately. Seems they jump to

conclusions and quickly affix negative labels like " drug seeking " or " addictive "

before they really know a person's true medical background, and I hate that!

Acute CP pain is absolutely the worst pain I've ever experienced. To know

that we go through that, all of us, at some time, and walk out ready to tough it

out and go on another day is testimony to our strength. The fact that we

sometimes need analgesic help just to make it through that next day, just to

function, shouldn't be labled as addictive behavior and I really resent anyone

that puts us in that category.

I better get off my soapbox now and back to the business at hand. Be careful

if you are going to talk to your doctor, though. If he's already expecting you

to get by on so much less, he's probably not going to be receptive to an

increase.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted for consultation with a medical professional.