Saturday

I need to "Discuss" medication's and Pain Management!

We "Need to KNOW"!
Depending on your injury and prognosis the gauntlet of medication's available are endless! They're regulated and depending on the state you live in, the resources and availability is limited.
Firstly; you need to remember two VERY important points; 1.) Your personal chemistry is different than other people. 2.) Your injury isn't the same as other's. Looking at these issue's appears to be clear but it's NOT that easy to understand.
I've been asked, told and questioned by countless numbers of people regarding "What kind of medication they should take?" and told "I don't want to take medication because I don't want to become addicted". Valid question's and points, however you need to know that you're treating an injury that only you can feel. The idea that a person can say "they know your pain" is an assumption not reality. If you haven't experienced the insults of family, friends or even strangers; I'd say you are in a small community and people know your strength's, but if not I warn you, people judge constantly; they push you without any thought that you're in severe pain.


~ Addiction ~
Approaching this term "addiction" is so non-specific, you have to see there are two types (three really); 1.) Physical addiction: This is where your body and brain takes over. You can't decide that you're NOT addicted to most narcotic's. The physical reactions are apparent and again vary by personal body chemistry. They can include all the warnings that come with your medication from the pharmacy so *PLEASE , read that paperwork and ask several physicians for their opinion.  You need to know what to look out for. Even some fruits can cause troubles, so read and share what you've learned with whomever prepares your food or lives with you. Keep a list of your medications in your wallet so if ever in an accident the responders have a clue and don't accidentally give you a medication that can cause disaster!


We touched on physical addiction's and I'd like to tell you "It's not bad to take medication that you need to be comfortable!" Personally, I don't get any feeling's of euphoria or "goofy actions/thoughts", I stick to my Doctor's advice and provide feedback to him regarding my pain levels. It took a long time to get the right combination of medication that I found helpful for me. Speak to your doctors and tell them if any medication is making you feel strange or out of control. The goal is to contain the pain to a tolerable level. This is the perfect segue to talk about Psychological addiction.

"Thinking you NEED a Medication"

It's hard to tell sometimes if you're physically addicted or it's "all in your head". Some of you may of heard this before... Some medication's can be complex, they can interact with receptor's in your brain and organs. However there are some medications that are not physically addictive. Most people I've talked to that say they "are addicted" to a particular medication that I know aren't "physically addictive" require psychological help. There is no shame in getting help when dealing with these issues. The we all need to look out for the Doctor or PA giving you a medications when only meeting you once for  five to ten minutes. Tread lightly and keep your eyes open!

I pray you and everything you care about is safe and in order.

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