I have a genetic defect called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It does cause some physical issues (joint dislocations, breaking of skin, massive amounts of pain). I live with it quite well. I have a few things I can no longer do, and I walk with a limp, but otherwise I've learned to overcome my disability. My wrists are fused (no mobility), and my elbow is permanently dislocated so it hangs at a 90 degree angle. My ankles tendon is no longer connected to the bone correctly so it causes me to walk with a limp. I am currently pregnant with my 5th child, so even with my issues I don't let them hinder my ability to be the best mom I can.
Because of the massive pain I am in a pain clinic. I take prescription narcotics on a controlled schedule, but I do take them daily around the clock. I don't act like someone on narcotics. I function completely normally. I've been on them for 3 years, and for someone with my disorder I'm actually on a low dosage (but high for the average person). I can drive fine, I can do everything normally.
Am I morally or legally obligated to tell my parents that I have to take narcotics? I worry that they'll think I'm stoned, when its really no different than someone taking allergy medication or any other medication they have to take to function normally.
Because of the massive pain I am in a pain clinic. I take prescription narcotics on a controlled schedule, but I do take them daily around the clock. I don't act like someone on narcotics. I function completely normally. I've been on them for 3 years, and for someone with my disorder I'm actually on a low dosage (but high for the average person). I can drive fine, I can do everything normally.
Am I morally or legally obligated to tell my parents that I have to take narcotics? I worry that they'll think I'm stoned, when its really no different than someone taking allergy medication or any other medication they have to take to function normally.
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