Tired of being judged for taking narcotics

Is there anyone else out there that is being judged harshly for taking narcotics? I worked as a sectretary in an ER for 20 years before I became disabled because of chronic pain after having 5 back surgeries. Someone looked at my medical records and found out what meds I'm taking. I went from being liked and respected to being a scum in their eyes. If anyone of them hurt as bad as I do they would take meds too. Some people treat me like I'm a drug addict and it's not fair. I can't get out of bed if I don't take my meds. Why do people treat others so bad when they really need to take the meds? I just don't understand. I wouldn't take anything if I didn't have to.