DVT Myth #3

Myth #3: Narcotic pain killers are dangerous and addictive

DVT causes pain. Your doctor may prescribe strong "narcotic" painkillers to relieve this pain. When it comes to narcotic painkillers, a good rule of thumb is to throw caution to the wind. After all, pills solve all of life's problems - even pill addiction!

Narcotic pain pills are special pills. Because they're a "functional" drug, no one can ever tell that you're high as as kite as you go about your daily business! Whether you're driving to work, crashing your car, fleeing the scene of an accident, or curled up in the fetal position in your office bathroom wondering what you've just done - narcotic pain killers are always there for you when you need them to help you cope with your daily routine. 

Keep in mind that these medicines are not addictive or habit forming. The so-called "medical journals" and "four-part documentaries on the pharmaceutical industry" will try to convince you that prescription painkillers cause withdrawal symptoms. I can tell you from personal experience that I've taken these drugs every four hours for the last two months and I've never experienced a single withdrawal symptom.

Because of the myths surrounding what quack physicians call, "Addiction," doctors are always on the lookout for pill seekers and are wary of prescribing drugs to people who don't need them. You should only ask your doctor for narcotic pain killers if you are afflicted with a serious condition like DVT or if you're bored and have a free afternoon. 

At the end of the day, don't worry about taking painkillers or demanding them from your doctor or taking them from your grandmother's medicine cabinet. After all - DVT sucks. You deserve to be high! See previous myths here.