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**Impurrfect** · 05-21-2008, 09:09 AM

(((Ksos)))

Although I am fortunate to not have to deal with chronic pain, I was a nurse for 12 years and knew many people who did.

I agree with nandm...it's not like you can adjust it to get more. I also know of several people with severe pain that were on pretty big doses of morphine and you would never know it. They were able to go on with their lives and not be in constant pain. I honestly think that when you're pain is relieved, your MORE able to work on recovery issues. Yes, it's a risk, but it looks like you've thought this out and done research and gotten second opinions.

I wish you the best!

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

05-21-2008, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,275	(((Ksos))) Although I am fortunate to not have to deal with chronic pain, I was a nurse for 12 years and knew many people who did. I agree with nandm...it's not like you can adjust it to get more. I also know of several people with severe pain that were on pretty big doses of morphine and you would never know it. They were able to go on with their lives and not be in constant pain. I honestly think that when you're pain is relieved, your MORE able to work on recovery issues. Yes, it's a risk, but it looks like you've thought this out and done research and gotten second opinions. I wish you the best! Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)