I take pain killers on occasion for a very bad back.

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I have had one fusion, am looking at another since I have a chronic weakening of the spine . I have a prescription for Oxycontin for bad days. I rarely use it, maybe once a month but it keeps me moving on the worst pain days. I have never abused it in any way.

I was informed by my insurance company that they will be requiring me to prove that I have tried everything else in order to get the prescription refilled. I will also be required to get monthly urine tests and quarterly blood tests.

I know there are a ton of people who abuse opiates, but for every one of them there are two people who benefit from them. I am just pissed right now.

I keep going back to personal responsibility. Are they going to make alcohol illegal because some people become addicted?