Dealing with chronic pain is part of my story.
I have had back problems for 20 years and its a struggle. Im hoping the surgery is going to be the start of resolving some of that.
One of the problems I had in the hospital it that I use (as prescribed) pain meds on a fairly regular basis. I have such a tolerance that it is difficult to manage the pain and ONLY take the meds as prescribed. I hate it. I dont think Im addicted...yet.
Unfortunately, even 800mg ibuprophen doesnt help and wrecks my stomach even more.
Its dancing with the devil.