bratchild
Newbie
Reged: 09/10/03
Posts: 29
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If seeking drugs to alleviate pain makes me a drug seeker, then I guess I am.
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Brat
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summer
Veteran
Reged: 05/21/02
Posts: 563
Loc: East Coast
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If these idiot Dr's would stop labeling legitimate patients as "Drugseekers" life would be easier and less expensive for all off us. I am sooooooooooooooo sick of my Dr telling me " I don't want to treat you with pain meds because I don't want to turn you into an addict" as I'm sitting there in agonizing pain wih 4 and 1 yr old sons I have to take care of. And the powers that be(Gov't) wonder why we turn to ops. I either have to medicate myself to alleviate my pain, or suffer in pain and not be a "good" mother for my sons.
Thanks for listening-
Summer
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shane369
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Reged: 03/07/02
Posts: 155
Loc: USA
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Quote:
If seeking drugs to alleviate pain makes me a drug seeker, then I guess I am.
couldnt have said it better
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"Actually I'm a mouse in the early stages of an elaborate scheme to take over the world"
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kittykatbone
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Reged: 06/20/03
Posts: 150
Loc: City of lost Angels
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honestly i HAVE to pick "C" & "D" 
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some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug
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mkeough
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Reged: 11/11/02
Posts: 36
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Well stated!
many, if not most, "pain patient", "anxiety patient" and the list goes on has been offended by a "medical professional" by these types of statements. Most family doctor's do not understand enough about pain patient's issues, so they choose not to deal with it at all.
I persoanlly feel that there are several catagories that patients may fall into: Addiction verus to dependence. If you are addicted you are using a medication or something when it is not medically needed.
Now, "dependent" is completely different. No can depend on something to enable yourself to improve your quality of life. Whether it be medication, a TENS Unit, a cane, cast, even a freind, etc...
There is absolutely nothing wrong with someone who "SEEKS" what every it may be that improves your quality of life. You point out being labeled a drug seeker, but if you are seeking relief due to a medical condition.
That is why some of these online medical service have been created. I started NetPain.com due to the many people that need an outlet like an OP.
I hope this make sense and at least make one person feel better.
Take Care.
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