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Originally Posted by Renato1
At the moment I'm puzzling over whether I am an opiate addict, as every so often I REALLY need the pain-killers, though that coincides with pain from my having done some difficult exercise or activity, as I push myself trying to get back to normal. Anyhow, my intention is to do what my doctors tell me, namely to keep dropping the dosage of pain-killers as the level of pain drops, and see what happens.
Regards,
Renato
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Slowly weaning off is the way to avoid excessive symptoms, but if you only need the drugs intermittently you're not addicted.
My wife's side of the family has bad backs and a few (successful) fusions. The doctors recommended walking, swimming and laying down during the lengthy recovery and to avoid sitting. No bending or lifting at all.