I agree, it's a sad problem for legitimate patients, Golfingnut. Does your sister feel like she's "addicted" to pain meds after so many years?
My dr. recently gave me a prescription for hydrocodone (Vicodin) to help alleviate pain associated with an autoimmune condition. I was a bit leery because of the addictive properties but honestly, I felt nothing when I took it. Relief of pain, yes, but certainly no euphoria or any other kind of high or mood elevation or buzz. Absolutely no change.
Thankfully, the pain subsided on its own after a few months so I stopped taking the meds. I noticed zero difference then, as well. I dunno. Maybe the dose wasn't high enough or something. *shrug*
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