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Originally Posted by tekniaektos

Do any of you know how percocet (or any narcotic pain killer for the matter) affects the Atkin's diet? I know some would say you don't need them but I wonder if they have ever had pain that pushes you toward suicidal? Anyway, I would like to know. Thanks.

(wasn't meaning that I'm suicidal, just saying it's bad bad pain)

I suffer from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, which has a pain rating of 42 on the McGill Pain Index--that's higher than terminal cancer. We have a special pain chart at UVA Pain Management which starts at 1 and goes to suicidal--yes they use the word. So, yes, I know about that kind of pain. I still refuse narcotics because of the rebound pain, which leaves you needing more and more for it to work next time. The doctors are very put out that I refuse narcotics, but that is up to me, just as it is up to you whether you need it or not.

That aside, when I am hospitalized, I am not given a choice. I spend a fair amount of time in the hospital and have taken oxycontin, percocet, vicodin, morphine and a few others. This was while on Atkins. I never noticed it affecting weight loss or any other aspect of the diet.

Even if it did hinder weight loss, if you and your doctor think you should take it, then you have to do what is best for your overall health. Pain causes your blood pressure to soar. You release Substance P and cortisol, both are very bad for your health and wellbeing.

You don't say what causes your pain, but when I went on Atkins with nearly no processed foods--almost totally whole, natural foods--I almost immediately had less pain of every kind. All those chemicals in processed foods cause all sorts of health hazards. They are poison. Try to eat as clean as possible and you will soon have less pain naturally.