I have (or had) a bone condition which is now called idiopathic osteoporosis. When it started with me pre-menopausally, in 1992, there was no name nor could any reason be found why I ended up with 62 fractures over the couse of several years. Ribs would crack when I rolled over in bed. My metatarsals broke numerous times making me limp in pain with every step. The condition worsened until I ended up with a total hip replacement, total knee replacement, 8 major surgeries on my left leg, and other such things.

I became addicted to Percocet, naturally. I say naturally because I addict to other things very easily. I've been sober from alcohol for 13 years. That switched to food, spending money on jewelry, collectible items, and unnecessary purchases. Lots of stuff! At one point I was taking 3-4 pills every few hours. I knew the risks to my liver but I didn't care.

So, it seemed like a set up for me. I really did have a great deal of legit pain following a fracture, but my condition was chronic. I only used Percocets prescibed by my doctors. I don't know how to get them illegally at all. Besides, they would cost more on the street. I needed that money for jewelry! LOL!

Fortunately, one of my doctors cut me off. I was afraid to ask the other MD for a script. The cravings went away after a few days. I was out of pills, so I had no choice.

I don't take pills any more. I have found there are other ways to deal with pain.

But, now I eat all the time. I'm huge and my health is not good. This is even more difficult than alcohol or opiates.