At Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Jenny wrote:
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>Hey everyone,
>
>I was wondering if anyone here knew very much about oxycontin. I have
>been taking this through my pain management doctor since last summer. A
>friend of my husbands said that it is derived from heroin. That really
>bothered me. I did look it up myself and found out that it is an
>opiate. It is nicknamed "Hillbilly Heroin" or "Rich Man's Heroin". I
>heard the word "Heroin" and got pretty freaked out. I just want to get
>off of all these medications. Has anyone here taken this for their
>adhesions for pain management? Has anyone who took it before since had
>surgery and been able to get off of it? Did you have any problems
>getting off of this medication? I know I am asking alot of questions,
>but like I said, it really bothered me knowing it is compared to heroin.
>I have never been addicted to any type of drug, alcohol, or
>smoking(anything). So the thought that my body could possibly get
>addicted to a medication really bothers me. So if anyone could help me
>with these questions, I would be so grateful. My gyn that is quitting
>told me that he has never seen anyone go into pain management that was
>able to get out of it. I am determined though. Never say never!
>Anyway, thanks to all. I hope you have lots of pain free days.
>
>--
>Jenny
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