>I know what you mean, Bobby. When I had surgery 7 years ago for a "female"
>problem, losing an ovary, and a tube, I was giving self-administring
>morphine. I was off it in TWO days. *grin* Then, 2 years ago, I had to go
>in AGAIN for more surgery (same problem), and was "ordered" by my OB/GYN to
>NOT get off the pain killers for at least a week. Because I was walking the
>next day. *sigh* Anyways, I was off the pain killers (heavy stuff) in a
>week and a half. When I have Tylenol 3, the prescription usually lasts me
>several months, and this is 30 tablets. Having to use 24 tablets in a WEEK,
>made me realize that I need to do something.
>
>I've participated in clinical trials for baclofen and valium in regards to
>CP. This, however, was about 12 years ago... *sigh* And I still react the
>same when I take BOTH drugs together. A major space cadet. I haven't
>touched Valium in about 10 years, because it makes me so spacey.
>
>Dana

Dana,

        You were smart to get off Valium. Opiates have never been my thing.
In '83 when I had four by-passes, I was on hydrocodone for about 3 weeks. I
would wake up at 4:00 AM, pop a pill and read a true Viet Nam war book
until I got sleepy. I started wondering why I was depressed all the
time!!!! I was also on Halcion(now, that will gork you out coompletely!

Bobby