I take opiates for pain. I've been taking them, in a steadily increasing
dosage, for seven years. They are a double-edged sword for long-term
palliative pain care, but other methods--invasive and otherwise--have not
proven effective enough to allow me to function productively. The major
downside to long-term treatment with opiates is physiological dependence.
Withdrawal, even in the short term, is no fun. Missing a dose, even by as
little as 2 or three hours, results in extremely uncomfortable, flu-like,
symptoms.
My tuppence.
-Kyle
-----Original Message-----
From: Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 12:25 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Bobby, university, Zanaflex, etc.
Jenn,
I did not mean to be nosey, but I taught one summer(1983) at the
University of Calgary in Alberta. I know what you mean about the tunnels and
the winterized double doors. I saw them on the UC campus even though it was
July.
I think you should try baclofen, from what little I know as well as from
what you tell me. Opiates are best for pain, that is what they are designed
for.
Bobby
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