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How Long Do I Have To Wait To Get Surgery Without Getting Depended On Drugs Again?
Hi I have been on morphine for about 7 yrs for back pain from pain management, now I notice that im getting very bad headeachs lately so I decided to slowly get off the morphine on my own. This is my 3rd day and Im feeling not too bad, but now I found out I need toe surgery, will I be depended on drugs again after the surgery? If yes how long do I have to wait to get surgery without getting depended on drugs again? Thank worried
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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if u want to get rid off of your dependency over drugs you must stay away from them for atleast 90 days and same for surgery, you ll get desired result.
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How Long Do I Have To Wait To Get Surgery Without Getting Depended On Drugs Again?
if u want to get rid off of your dependency over drugs you must stay away from them for atleast 90 days and same for surgery, you ll get desired result.