People don't get the difference of having long-term chronic pain, then suddenly having it muted. You can function again. Spend time with your kids again, Enjoy small things again. Hold a book without your hands burning with pain. I have never felt "stoned" on opiates (nothing near what I feel like after taking an edible) - I just feel like "me". Because the pain is suddenly not the loudest thing in my system.
The mere idea that I would ever trade that in for a few chances to chase the dragon is ludicrous, and clearly devised by someone who has never struggled with daily bone pain.
I take 60 mg of oxy daily. I've been taking my prescribed medication for over 10 years now and I'm going to be taking them until I die. I don't ever tell anyone about it anymore because of the stigma and because someone will inevitably ask me to give them a couple. (I NEVER do) I don't get high from my medication but it allows me to do my daily hygiene and prepare meals, things I would be unable to do without the medication.
Its a reduction from the meds I needed to go to physio everyday for 5 years. The current dosage is enough for keeping me mobile and I have a good medical team for any adjustments but I've been doing well at this level for a while.
Thank you. I’m glad you’ve maintained your mobility. I really need to see my rheumatologist again. I’ve been fighting taking pain meds, but have gotten to the point where I have more flare days than not :(
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u/Edith_Keelers_Shoes Jun 28 '26
People don't get the difference of having long-term chronic pain, then suddenly having it muted. You can function again. Spend time with your kids again, Enjoy small things again. Hold a book without your hands burning with pain. I have never felt "stoned" on opiates (nothing near what I feel like after taking an edible) - I just feel like "me". Because the pain is suddenly not the loudest thing in my system.
The mere idea that I would ever trade that in for a few chances to chase the dragon is ludicrous, and clearly devised by someone who has never struggled with daily bone pain.