Please..if you are takeing the pain medicine as directed for pain, then you really should take it...becoming dependent on pain meds or opiates will happen to ANYONE if they take them for an extended period of time for ANY reason..your body can't tell the difference between it..like, you have to make sure you take your scheduled med or you will have some withdrawals, that is only because your body has become physically dependent on it, and not because you abused them at all..I went thru this myself and it is hard but if you are as I said, doing the right amounts and times then treat your pain my dear..if you are that concerned or worried over the dependent issue then you should talk to your prescriber and see if they can taper you then switch you to something non-narcotic that might work too. Having good communication and trust with your doctor is priceless when dealing with an issue such as this one. Good luck, I hope you feel better, Happy Holidays!!
Hi guys, just wanted some advice and support I guess. I take up to 300mg of oramorph a day (20mls (10mg/5ml) x2hrly) for chronic pain due to my kidney. Now I have not had any since Friday. I decided I had had enough and wanted out. It's now 6am on monday morning (also Xmas eve) and I am feeling awful, can't sleep, settle or anything. Now I can collect my script at 9am and I don't know wether too or not?? I hate this all from a drug I have been prescribed for one reason!! Help