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Severe Tumor In Uterus. Issue With Opiates. On Suboxone. Do I Have Opiates In My System?

ive been in pain for 5 yrs with a severe tumor in my uterus. Finally removed back in oct. TG for benifits!! now i have an issue with opiates but put myself on suboxone myself off the street . now i have appointment with dr tomorrow for this suboxine program. I have no real opiates in my system. will they still help me??
Mon, 27 May 2013
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It is not necessary to be on opiates for pain relief as there are several alternatives .You discuss with your doctor. Opiate4s have a tendency to dependency and habit forming , so request for alternative unless your pain is so severe to warrant opiate without any other choice
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Severe Tumor In Uterus. Issue With Opiates. On Suboxone. Do I Have Opiates In My System?

It is not necessary to be on opiates for pain relief as there are several alternatives .You discuss with your doctor. Opiate4s have a tendency to dependency and habit forming , so request for alternative unless your pain is so severe to warrant opiate without any other choice