Posted by shelliR on March 11, 2002, at 19:12:42
In reply to chronic pain -- it's baaaak, posted by Elizabeth on March 9, 2002, at 2:25:20
Hi Elizabeth,
I hope you are still checking in even though it is hard to write.
My father just called me to tell me he was sending me an article about pain from some MS association that he donates money to. He said it was not directly related to pain and MS, but all pain.
Both my parents were dead set again me taking bupe or any opiate again, although I told them I couldn't stand to live with my pain. Anyway, my dad must have let his mind open a little to send me this article because it talks about how the director of a pain center at NIH (I think a Dr. Berger) is of the opinion that a person should not suffer chonic pain, even if it means they take opiates. But she also says that the person must work with a person or clinic that understands the use of opiates; even oxycontin is not "bad" if it is used properly.
So I was just wondering about the pain you are suffering, and whether something for pain would help you. I know it is best to use other alternatives first, but maybe increasing the buprenorphine might help your pain.
Even though I am able to get bupe via the internet, I miss the support of a doctor. I am finally realizing from the advice and Judy and others that I might be better off going the pain route instead of the pdoc route. I realize that your situation is different, but I hope you explore *everything* that might give you relief for your pain.
Take care,
Shelli
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