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A member asked:
Do people with narcotic abuse have a lot of pain?
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Yes: Paradoxically, patients using narcotics chronically have more pain when they are injured.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: People who abuse opioids chronically may suffer from generalized pain if they wait too long between doses, even if started without any pain. It's a withdrawal symptom. The need for higher doses over time is called tolerance. Addiction is more about trying to prevent withdrawal than getting high.
Answered 3/3/2012
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Some do: The concept if opioid induced hyperalgesia exists. This means that those taking high dose opioids can be extra sensitive to painful stimuli.
Answered 7/5/2012
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