Terri Ring Thank you for your concern. It's hard for me to relate to people who become addicted to opioids as I don't seem to have that problem. I've been using hydrocodone for many years for chronic pain and only use it as needed. I go many days without using it at all.With the cough syrup, it was only once, or at most, twice a year and my hacking cough was evident over the phone. No desire to use it when it wasn't needed and the bottle oftentimes had plenty of "leftover" syrup. It truly was a game changer in getting that hard, physically painful cough to subside.One of the things I like most about my doctor is we have a partnership in my care. He truly listens to me and we work together on treating my existing conditions. I'm truly fortunate to go to him. He would never just prescribe anything harmful for me. We have discussed possibilities for treatments & he has explained why some are not options for me. No rushed 15 minute appointments. He listens & trusts. I'm so very lucky to have him. Truly.Thank you for your concern. I know opioids are easily addictive for many. A young woman in the extended family died from that addiction. However, many of us don't get addicted and they can provide essential pain relief. It's cruel to force unnecessary pain and suffering for something that isn't a guaranteed problem. My 91 yo Dad suffered greatly while hospitalized. His PCP prescribed Oxy on his release. He got the rest he needed and stopped taking them. We're all different.

Terri Ring Thank you for your concern. It's hard for me to relate to people who become addicted to opioids as I don't seem to have that problem. I've been using hydrocodone for many years for chronic pain and only use it as needed. I go many days without using it at all.With the cough syrup, it was only once, or at most, twice a year and my hacking cough was evident over the phone. No desire to use it when it wasn't needed and the bottle oftentimes had plenty of "leftover" syrup. It truly was a game changer in getting that hard, physically painful cough to subside.One of the things I like most about my doctor is we have a partnership in my care. He truly listens to me and we work together on treating my existing conditions. I'm truly fortunate to go to him. He would never just prescribe anything harmful for me. We have discussed possibilities for treatments & he has explained why some are not options for me. No rushed 15 minute appointments. He listens & trusts. I'm so very lucky to have him. Truly.Thank you for your concern. I know opioids are easily addictive for many. A young woman in the extended family died from that addiction. However, many of us don't get addicted and they can provide essential pain relief. It's cruel to force unnecessary pain and suffering for something that isn't a guaranteed problem. My 91 yo Dad suffered greatly while hospitalized. His PCP prescribed Oxy on his release. He got the rest he needed and stopped taking them. We're all different.

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