I was looking for some information online and found your site. I have been on dialysis for 7 years due to lupus. Initially I took no pain meds for several years. Then I had some problems and began taking Percocet. I have now been taking Percocet for several years. Usually about 2 a day in the morning only, but sometimes I need to take more (not very often) #1 am I additicted because I don't take it around the clock and it should be wearing off after so many hours? #2 I dont have too many side effects that I can identify, maybe more constipated, but I offset that with herbal stuff. I was reading someone elses comment that they had no sex drive and I did not realize that was related. But I have no need for that in my life right now. Mostly I take it for energy at this time. I can't barely get up sometimes and it makes a real difference. I realize this is not a good plan.
But what I really want to know is can long term taking this at this amount cause numbness or decreased sensation to my legs and feet? I have a lot of medical things going on due to my history of lupus and currently being on dialysis so I don't know which thing causes what. #3 Also, although I seem to feel "energy" when I take it, could it actually be responsible for some of my long term fatigue?