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In reply to the discussion: I've been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer [View all]Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)2. OMG I'm so sorry ... that is terrible, terrible news ...
        Lost a friend to bone cancer in the back, same sort of thing.  He made it a couple years after diagnosis but he was only 28 y.o.
Again so very sorry to hear this.  We're here for you.
 
 
And yes, tolerance to opioids is semi-permanent in the sense that, while it doesn't return immediately if you've been off them for some time (which actually causes a lot of OD's), but it returns much quicker (than it developed initially) once you return to taking them.
So will their physical withdrawal effects.
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        Good care and a great attitude is so helpful.  Wishing you continued strength and spirit all the way
        JudyM
        Apr 2023
        #97
      
        
        If cannabis is legal in your state you should be able to get it at a dispensary.
        JudyM
        Apr 2023
        #115
      
        
        This is terrible.  May all the forces of The Universe surround you and send healing and peace.
        LoisB
        Apr 2023
        #17
      
        
        Long may you run, SoD. May you go home, feel less pain, feel all the love your heart can hold.
        ancianita
        Apr 2023
        #24
      
        
        frankly cancer should be drug out in to the middle of the dam street and filled full of bullets
        dawn5651
        Apr 2023
        #31
      
        
        Holding you in my heart for strength and peace. You are not alone, you are dear to DU.  n/t
        TygrBright
        Apr 2023
        #32
      
        
        I am praying that every day you have is FULL of blessings and zero pain! Keep it up! Life's worth it
        keopeli
        Apr 2023
        #42
      
        
        So sorry to hear this. You ave already been through a ton. Hope you get out in the 10 days.
        Evolve Dammit
        Apr 2023
        #52
      
        
        Oh no, I feel awful for your pain and having to deal with this. It sounds like are facing everything
        TeamProg
        Apr 2023
        #57
      
        
        Shit! I don't know your beliefs, but mine... and unless hundreds of NDE'ers are hoaxters... say
        Karadeniz
        Apr 2023
        #67
      
        
        I am so sorry you are in such pain.  I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through
        judesedit
        Apr 2023
        #73
      
        
        Dying well, if that must be, is a part of living well.  You seem to be very capable of that.
        Atticus
        Apr 2023
        #86
      
        
        {{{{{Mark}}}}} No, I can't imagine what you've been dealing with. Like others here, I'm in awe of
        highplainsdem
        Apr 2023
        #110
      
        
        As one in medicine it is horrible that I am helpless to bring some alternative to you.  I can only
        hlthe2b
        Apr 2023
        #106
      
        
        Oh I am so so sorry, especially for the pain that isn't managed well, and for the bad news.
        LiberalLoner
        Jun 2023
        #124