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In reply to the discussion: More anti-painkiller nonsense, and it's punishing my 95 year old grandmother [View all]aikoaiko
(34,171 posts)14. Its really amazing how doctors can't seem to think for themselves.
Last edited Thu Nov 22, 2018, 05:32 PM - Edit history (2)
One hopes the policies are developed thoughtfully, but always with the recognition that there need to be exceptions.
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More anti-painkiller nonsense, and it's punishing my 95 year old grandmother [View all]
Coventina
Nov 2018
OP
So they won't even give her like a few or a couple...how bout 1 pill? Can you think of anyone who
UniteFightBack
Nov 2018
#1
No, the only result is that the people who were getting prescription are now just getting
Coventina
Nov 2018
#4
Yes! I have been through late stage cancer and I have fired a couple doctors along the way.
Glimmer of Hope
Nov 2018
#13
Look into giving her Elecampane or a Herbal Medicine's product called Lung Tonic to clear the lungs.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2018
#8
There are warnings on the labels saying specifically to not mix with anti depressants. I see that
UniteFightBack
Nov 2018
#23
If she's okay with Tylenol 3 per the doctor, she's okay with Vicodin or Percocet ...
mr_lebowski
Nov 2018
#32
It's actually meperidine, not mepregan ... just a random factoid ... afaik, demerol is never used
mr_lebowski
Nov 2018
#56
At a time when more effective medicine is available to alleviate her pain, it's unconscionable that
suffragette
Nov 2018
#42
Sounds like they fell down on the job in telling you waht ot watch out for post surgery.
Ms. Toad
Nov 2018
#52
The U.S. won't listen to experts on addiction: We need treatment for those who become addicted, not
lindysalsagal
Nov 2018
#50