[lostbutterfly]

I used to feel pain, especially abdominal, way more when I smoked. I could never work out why people smoked for pain relief, but assumed I was just strange!

I think all addicts are envious of people who can take drugs and handle it, like alcoholics are envious of social drinkers. I certainly am.

I think it is very admirable that you are being so honest with yourself about your ability to handle it. BTW, I've heard of other people getting withdrawal symptoms from giving up puff, so you are not imagining it.

I assume your pain medication is an opioid of some sort. Glad you don't like the way it makes you feel, but keep an eye on it regardless. That is no fun to get addicted to either. There is a forum specially for pain related drug problems on SR as well that you might find helpful.