Some of you know that I have suffered from moderate to severe chronic pain since my early 20s. I'm 71 now. That's a long time.
About 10 years ago my doctor put me on vicodin. It was a miracle. One pill a day than two than 3. Then 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
I was never addicted or abusive, but the longer I was on the drug the more subtle the effects became. I could still function- sort of, but I was hung over all the time.
Wednesday, I got a cortisone shot for my back pain. 3 pills, 2 pills, 2 pills. NO PILL!
I am virtually pain free with no hangover.
If I offended anyone on these boards because of what I wrote in a vicodin fog, I apologize. If I offended anyone for basic ill manners or stupidity, I also apologize, but I will accept the blame on that one.
May we all take pause this memorial day to remember....