@neilmccahill: People deserve to understand the difference. Opioid dependence and addiction are not the same thing, and confusing them can have real consequences for people living with chronic pain. #chronicpain #opioids #painmanagement #amputee #chronicillness
I was dependent for 22yrs and quit bc I thought I was an addict bc of the withdrawals! I'm ok but my quality of life sucks, I can't do anything or go anywhere bc of pain
2026-07-01 20:03:45
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Joann Sullivan :
I am becoming dependent. Acute back pain. Percocet 10mg once a day. I don't abuse it.
2026-06-30 01:03:01
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jrock420 :
yes opioid pain meds have gave me a life where I can function with out them I can hardly go they have gave me a life without steady telling everyone I can't go because I don't feel good .
2026-06-30 01:27:57
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miss gigi :
Same..I’ve been on my pain meds for 12 years same dose and hasn’t changed..I hate the stigma..it makes me so angry
2026-07-01 14:01:17
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Tracye :
Exactly thank you! The Judgement is unreal. Not only Dr's office, E.R.s for issues having nothing to do with Chronic pain, Judgement affected my care.
2026-06-29 23:37:58
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✨TessaBHealing✨ :
Important information. Thank you for spreading the word.
2026-06-29 21:51:04
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Carrie :
Absolutely agree!! I’m a chronic pain for 22 years
2026-07-18 00:26:51
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mdlindenlauf :
I gave up trying to explain the difference to my family 😳
2026-06-30 22:09:54
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Missy :
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve said this so many times. I’m not taking 3/4 pills at once trying to get high. I take as prescribed because I don’t wanna risk running out because I can’t get out of bed if I don’t have. This life is miserable. I wish I didn’t need the meds.
2026-07-01 04:49:51
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Marlene's Truth & Substance 💙 :
Absolutely thank you been on 5mgs of oxy for 10 years. never asked for more I'm a fusion patient
2026-06-30 12:03:47
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Sherbear1968 :
absolutely 💯. I have PTSD when seeing a new Dr or going to the er
2026-07-01 01:22:51
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BullButtr' :
I've been on the same dose for 15+ years. took myself off for about 6 weeks. nothing else helps me through my day like they do. unfortunately. you're definitely correct 👌
2026-06-30 01:05:25
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❌️lonewolf❌️ :
Do you have fantom pain and does anything help? I've had my leg amputated above the knee and have severe fantom pain and have not found anything that helps
2026-07-02 21:52:50
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Special Jones :
yes cause when I would go to ER first thing they say did you take your meds. yes my body chronic pain is horrible more dependent I have spinal issues osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis pain outta this world
2026-06-30 04:38:05
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Pamela Kaia :
Absolutely! Thank you for clearing that up!!
2026-07-01 18:54:34
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redsolo84 :
another smart human. I like you
2026-06-30 00:42:26
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Rich :
Exactly
2026-06-30 12:49:50
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Lori :
I’m actively seeking no pain! Back surgery and titanium is no JOKE!
2026-07-09 18:15:14
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Kay Eller :
Absolutely!
2026-06-30 01:50:17
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deb harrison555 :
thank you 💯
2026-06-30 00:12:50
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happymom975 :
I have heard that they can add a naltrexone molecule to avoid addiction
2026-07-01 21:01:08
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Bert :
most people have no clue what constant pain does to you.
2026-07-03 11:53:50
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🇺🇸🇮🇪proud :
I've been without them for so long and I'm in pain daily but I have never and I mean never had withdrawal problems
2026-06-30 22:40:52
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Mejaneu💙☮️✌️🙂♌️♍️♊️ :
I agree.
2026-06-30 20:29:31
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