I don't think that's the 'norm' by any means... That's why it shocks me so much - like, are docs getting THIS scared of opiates that they are now prescribing sketchy new pseduo-synthetic-painkillers for broken bones!! (One of the most painful things to endure)

I tore my rotator cuff, diving into a lake off a cliff, about 3 years ago - and was prescribed Hydro for a few weeks, and then he cut it down to Tylenol#3 (300/30) after that for another 2 weeks or so.... And THAT didn't even keep me from wincing in pain every time I lifted my arm or moved my shoulder....