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GenyaJ -> Pain Killers (6/26/2008 11:18:53 AM)

Hello family. I have loved the Lord for over 30 years and serve Him with a grateful heart as best as He gives me the strength to. In the last several years I have been in a lot of pain and have been able to take mild pain killers, prescription. Lately I am concerned that this is not what a Christian should depend on for relief. I try to stay away from these but the pain both physical and now even mental is more than I can bear. I daily cry to God to be free from pain and these pills. I never thought I would end up like this. My life is precious and also actually good when I do take the medication. I am afraid I may be missing the Lord/The Holy Spirit. Can someone share their testimony on this or share their heart with God on this?
God Bless.



agapetos -> RE: Pain Killers (6/26/2008 5:29:43 PM)

If you had diabeties, would you continue to take medication or would you stop taking it in case you missed the Lord? If not, why are you stressing about pain killers?

I take medication (including for pain) for different conditions. My pain isn't really strong, but because it's constant it affects me. I don't take painkillers every day, but I do take a course of pain killers at times.

You may want to look into different ways of dealing with your pain. Here (UK) there are pain clinics ~ there may be something available and suitable for you where you live.

I do believe that we should look at the medications that we take and evaluate them regularly to see how we're doing on them. My asthma meds were changed recently ~ I use the new one daily, but hardly touch the old one (which I can still use). It actually works better for me because I'm not having as many asthma attacks. I'm looking at coming off some meds (at some point) to see how I do without them. May work. May not. It will be under a doctor's supervision.

If you need the meds, take them. Being in pain may make you miss the Lord more than taking the meds would.



Kat_D -> RE: Pain Killers (6/26/2008 7:56:49 PM)

I am so sorry for your pain.

In order to answer your question, may I ask a you few questions?

-What is the pain medication?
-What is the condition you are taking it for?
-How long have you been taking it?
-Are you taking it exactly as prescribed, i.e., no more than it says and no more often than it says?

Thanks and God bless.



agapetos -> RE: Pain Killers (6/26/2008 8:21:12 PM)

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Are you taking it exactly as prescribed, i.e., no more than it says and no more often than it says?
I agree with all Kat's questions, but would also point out that it's important to take medication the right number of times a day as prescriibed too. Taking it too few times can be just as bad as taking too many times.



beachcooky -> RE: Pain Killers (6/27/2008 12:36:54 AM)

It's fine if you take these pills, only if you're not abusing them. A lot of nonchristians don't think sleeping pills are right either. But I have insomnia. And I would rather sleep then stay awake all the time. So I take them. haha.



kyl -> RE: Pain Killers (6/27/2008 8:55:19 AM)

I take pain killers every day and have for years.
I went through feeling guilty for a while too.
Now I look at them as a necessity,
Without them I can not walk,sit,lay,sleep or even bathe myself at times because the pain is so overwhelming.
I have no quality of life without them. With them I can do most things and care for myself.
They never take away all the pain but at least I feel like I can function as a human being.
I never thought I would end up like this either but I have to face the reality of it.
I dont abuse them and take the least amount as possible.
I thank the Lord everyday for the releif after suffering for many years.



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