Should Opioids Be Restricted for Chronic Illness?

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* 1. Do you have a chronic or recurring condition that requires medication or treatment for pain?

Yes

No

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* 2. If so, what is your diagnosis? (Mark all that apply.)

Fibromyalgia

ME or CFS

CRPS

Arthritis (rheumatoid or osteoarthritis)

TMJ

Lyme disease

Chronic back pain

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you currently take opioids (narcotics) for your pain?

Yes

No

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* 4. If so, how often do you take opioids?

Daily

A few times a week

A few times a month

As needed

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Have you tried other therapies or medications to relieve your pain?

Yes

No

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* 6. If so, how do those compare to opioids?

Just as effective

Not as effective

Effective when used along with opioids

Don't know

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* 7. Do you think restrictions on the use of long-term opioids for chronic conditions harms chronically ill patients?

Yes

No

In some cases

Don't know