Top Ten Things Your Workers’ Compensation Pain Management Provider May Not Have Explained:
Jan
10
After years of narcotic/opioid use….
- Erectile dysfunction/reduced libido is normal,
- You may need a pill to sleep and a pill to wake up,
- Some days its chronic constipation and some days it uncontrollable diarrhea,
- This drug regimen might be “off label” and not FDA approved for your diagnosis,
- Long term utilization can increase your pain through “pain rebound”,
- Indigestion and acid reflux issues are normal,
- You won’t believe how much you have aged,
- Depression symptoms are not uncommon,
- You may never work again,
- Count on a reduced life expectancy.
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