Re: to Lucy from Kimber RE: Pain

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Lucy,

Actually, I go by Kimber. I'm sorry that the methadone didn't continue

to help with the pain. Yes, I had heard about your injection in the

spine. Nasty stuff.

I know a little bit about Oxycotin. I know that it is the slow time

release version of oxycodone, which I take for my breakthrough

medication and that is not addicting unless you are taking it for

recreational uses such as getting a high. So, I'm sure it's the same for

the time release version. I do know that it is popular with drug

addicts because if you crush it, you get all the medication at once

instead of over time. This is VERY dangerous and easy for someone to OD.

However, about it being addicting in general. According tomany medical

studies they've done about ALL pain medications, they found out that

people rarely end up addicted to pain medications if they take them

solely for pain. They may become physically dependent (VERY different

from addiction. Addiction requires a psychological dependence on the

drug), but very rarely become addiction. Physical dependence is easily

taken care of by slowly reducing the pain medication amount until the

person is no longer taking the medication. Since you aren't

psychologically craving the medication, you are unlikely to be addicted

to it. I know how worrying it can be. I was very worried about

addiction myself when I started taking pain medication. However, I

worked with nurses everyday when I was still working and they all

assured me that I had a very poor chance of becoming addicted to my pain

medication. Also, my pain management class (a 10 week class required by

my pain management clinic) carefully explained the difference between

physical dependence and addiction.

I am glad that your house is safe and that you didn't have to leave your

house. I know how hard it can be to go on the computer when you are

feeling sick, so don't be worried about not reading my email till now.

I really hope you find a good doctor soon, one who listens to you and is

willing to help you in any way he/she can.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

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Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.