Natasha never expected to become addicted to prescribed opioids while battling endometriosis
Natasha Trajkovski shares her experience of becoming addicted to prescribed opioids while seeking treatment for endometriosis. Her story highlights the challenges of pain management and the potential risks associated with long-term opioid use.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the intersection of chronic pain management, medical prescription practices, and the opioid crisis.
It has been over two years since Natasha Trajkovski has taken opioids. ( ABC News: Jonathon Kendall )
Link copied Share Share article Natasha Trajkovski was 21 when she was first prescribed opioids.
After having a C-section, she was diagnosed with stage 2 endometriosis, and said she was living in constant pain.
Ms Trajkovski said her doctor prescribed her low, daily opioid medication to help her manage, but her tolerance to the medication was rising
At first, the prescription helped her get back to her life.
"That's why I took the tablets — to be able to be a mum again and not have to be in pain," Ms Trajkovski said.
Natasha Trajkovski says when she first began withdrawing from opioids, she did not know what was happening. ( ABC News: Jonathon Kendall )
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