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From: Sally Grigg
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
Sent: May 8, 2001 2:05 PM
Subject: Some startling information from Sally
I've spoken to Dr. Redan, who kindly called me back. He told me that the medications I am on (morphine (?) patches and roxicodone (all opiate derivatives) were bad for people with adhesions as they slowed down the small intestine. And if I didn't get off them, there would be no point in having an operation. I agreed to begin a slow withdrawal immediately. However, after spending all these years thinking I had great medication that allowed me to function, I now realize I've been hurting myself, even though it's kept me alive and free of agony. What happens when the agony returns? I don't know. Please respond, Love, Sally