2016 Cdc Guidelines For Prescribing Opioids For Chronic Pain (Page 7)

Hey all fellow patients out there, did you know the CDC has published a list of their proposed 2016 guidelines for doctors who prescribe opioids for chronic pain? That includes oxycodone, lortab, percocet, hydrocodone, opana, suboxone, morphine, and any other drug that has an opiate ingredient in it that so many of us count on to lead normal lives!

This affects all of us and the comment period ends on January 13 2016! That's about a week from now! You know the doctors are going to have to follow whatever federal rules pass so if you are worried that you might not get the care you need please go to the gov web site for the office of the Federal Register and submit your comments to them before it's too late!

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the opening of a docket to obtain public comment on the draft CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (Guideline). The Guideline provides recommendations regarding initiation or continuation of opioids for chronic pain; opioid selection, dosage, duration, follow-up, and discontinuation; and assessment of risk and addressing harms of opioid use. The Guideline is intended to be used by primary care providers (e.g., family physicians or internists) who are treating patients with chronic pain (i.e., pain lasting longer than 3 months or past the time of normal tissue healing) in outpatient settings."

https:/­/­federalregister.gov/­a/­2015-31375

Editor's note: Please note that the above statement "You know the doctors are going to have to follow whatever federal rules pass" is technically correct but may be misleading in this case because the CDC draft says that it is "not a federal regulation" and that "adherence to the Guideline will be voluntary."

Editor's note # 2: The title for this discussion thread has been updated to reflect the topic most effectively.

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Wow the 1 who knows anything you obviously never read my posts or just don't know how to read...Again let's make this clear Obama's name has not been written in posts.
2:) I never said I was allergic to everything.

You are purposely acting ignorant so other people can not have a true discussion which this post was designed to do.
Spew all the B.S. you want to thankfully I have faith that there are quite a few more people that know not only how to read but most importantly can comprehend and most of them have seen many previous postings and are intelligent enough to know. Attacking people till they are afraid to talk fortunately is not working. Come back in 15 years when common sense kicks in hopefully we can have more of an intellectual conversation. Calling people addicts that yout don't personally know let alone have not fully read is truly sad. I will no longer read your posts nice thing about it. Soon enough commonsense posts will out way yours. To many people are sickened by the sterotype you put on people in need.

Sorry to anyone that has more stress in life than reading these senseless posts. Getting attacked out of nowhere on a bad day. Normally don't reply to them. Not sure what post is being referred to even. Going to read posts that are worthwhile now =)

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To One who knows Well I'm not a Drug Dealer And you could not make a turnout you really bring this on your self. You can Be Brave on this thread I'm Brave Where Ever I Am we have a old saying ALL ON ONE ONE ON ALL. You need to just chill out STOP THE NASTY NAMES if you are in pain what goes around comes around wish I knew where you are I Bet I know people there who could Esucate you.

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BL and spyz, the amount post was in reponse to what you so graciously took time to respond to one of my previous posts, before it all went insane. Spyz post caught attention I was told way different about what could and couldn't be covered. We all know the more education the better when dealing with ins/doctor's etc so any information I get is appreciated.. however I never remember blaming only Obama in posts. there is far more than that going on.. besides, I only post what I am personally told or have read and your inputs have been valuable some for clarification some just to vent to people going through same issues. The cdc post was what doctor warned me about however he was thinking medicare next he didn't think V.A. he is fearful that if successful all insurance will be mandated and it infuriated him any good dr. knows we are all individuals. I do have good care however all learning together what can be done and can't. Thankfully they have seen me for years and know I don't take free rides. Always got yelled at for pushing to hard pain and bad luck got best of me. If I judge my whole life on a few bad months might as well roll over and die. Also thankyou again for kind word Robert.

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To Jenny I'm Robert R and I'm not the only one who dislikes a Bully u know who I'm talking to there I think name calling is Bad when u don't know the Peeson but I Have Never Picked on someone who did not ask first I am Ashamed that I took the bait but I can stand but so much crap. I'm sorry the one who don't have a clue does not know the LORD. HE SAVED ME BUT I HAVE TEMPER PROBLEMS NOT AS BAD AS IT WAS ONCE BUT I CAN STILL TAKE TEETH. STAY SWEET AND DONT LET A BULLY MAKE YOUR DAY WORSE I'm going to Follow You and I won't read there post either Unless she has a address for Educational Purposes. Less Pain and Peace Robert R

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You'll keep reading them and you'll keep responding. If you wanna get high then contact the hells angels. The Dr's aren't your dealer.

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some1whoknows, Jenny's insurance is Not through ACA. Tennessee did Not expand Medicaid.

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Robert R., when you say you're disabled, do you mean that you receive SSI or SSDI ? The reason I'm asking is because if you do, SSI comes with Medicaid and SSDI comes with Medicare. Did you say that you have insurance through ACA, or did I misundersand ?

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I hope Hells Angels are getting rich off of thieving Ins. and Gov. killing people and leaving them in inhumane pain even at end of life. F*** the pharmacies. If we need med to live Americans will go somewhere else. Ur not getting rich off of pain and death.

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BL you have misunderstood, my wife has a good job we have the crummy insurance that her job gives. I had 2 procedures at Laser Spine in Tampa Fla in Dec. This was my 4th back 2nd neck procedure. I was in pain 24/7. I now have a level of 2 as long as I don't lift anything over 25 lbs that's hard to me. Yesterday and so far today I have took no opiates just ibuprofen for the first time in 20 yrs. I kept working in a machine shop till 2000, that's when my neck gave out. I left the shop went to the hospital and they operated that night. I worked a shift from 3:30 to 8:00. I liked it that way, all I needed was the prints for my parts. I do miss that it's a big piece of this man. I wish I could work but I'm no count for that anymore, if I get to ride one of my motorcycles, I have 4. I can't go far but I can ride a couple miles. That is what I like to do. I've been told I shouldn't but I am as long as the GOOD LORD GOD lets me breathe. The insurance that my wife gives me paid 100,000.00 for the back. They tried to say the neck was not a medical necessity but they have relented as Laser Spine made them aware it was who would have any surgery for fun? The insurance co and I have had some nice talks but the credit for anything good comes from the young Lady who does the benefits. She tried to get my last prescription but the Dr wrote it wrong for the first time ever and yes I get my disability. I worked all my life even when I rode with my Friends. I worked If a mandatory run came up if the place I worked would not give me time off I went anyway. I could always find a job. I was a Good Machinist. I learned young. I needed parts for a Motorcycle I was bringing back to life.

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I should have not Said anything about the MC each person does there own Thing It's Not Orginized Crime it's a motorcycle Club. That's what it really is and I don't like insurance cos either I have been Out a Long time I Don't know what anyone is up to So Please Leave them Out. Please it's not fair.

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Everyone be nice. We are all in the same boat.. Let's not be mad at each other. Be mad at the system. No need to physically hurt anyone

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I Don't know of anyone wanting to Hurt anyone And I Pray it Is That way WE CAN DISAGREE BUT STILL RESPECT THE OTHER PERSONS VIEW BUT WHEN ANYONE CALLS ANOTHER A BAD NAME. IT ENVITES A ILL WILL IN ALL I HOPE FOLKS WILL THINK OF THE DAMAGE A UNKIND WORD OR TWO CAN DO AND WE DO NEED TO BACK THE THROTTLE BACK AND COOL OFF WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ADULTS WE ALL ARE IN PAIN AND WE ALL DESERVE MEDICAL MEDICANES FROM OUR DOCTORS AND BE KIND AND HAVE A TENDER HEART ILL NOT DO AS I DID I KNOW ANYONE WHO WANTS CAN TURN AROUND. EVEN ME I APPOLIGUSE IF I OFENDED ANYONE LETS ALL CARE MORE FOR OTHERS NOT JUST OUR SELF ATLEAST THATS WHAT I WANT JUST BE KIND. ITS EASIER THAN BEING MEAN. ROBERT R LESS PAIN PEACE

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Robert, now this question is not for myself. I only wish, however my husband back pain is severe and I myself have always been reluctant about back surgery. Having known so many throughout my life once done having to go back multiple times and did not hear anyone of them say it helped. However the laser spine is sparking my interest. I personally don't know anyone that used it as of yet. From what you posted it sounds promising. Would you recommend? Anyone else have opinions or know someone have feedback? Would be a life changer for him atleast if something is out there that does not put him in hospitals over and over again.

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Jenny the toll free no for Laser Spine center is1-866-DOCS -LSI all you do is find the nos from your phone I know you knew I'm just saying. I lived in a 8-9 -24/7 and now if I don't do much no lifting over 20 lbs of weight that's hard but I guess it is what it is and I Pray that Your Husband Can Find Relief They Are All Over The Country is see they can tell if they can help or they can't and that happens some Bur I Pray That Your Husband is told they can help him GOD BLESS. ROBERT R

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Jenny, you need to check for online patient reviews of Laser Spine Institute at sites besides theirs. If your husband has Medicaid, they don't accept it.

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Laser Spine institute is a joke. It is such a fraud. Unlike the commercial you will get no relief. It only works for those with minor herniation.

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I had to get an ALIF/PLIF fusion with instrumentation after spending $11000 at the the Laser Spine Institute

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okcgirl , I haven't heard any good things about it either. That's why I suggested Jenny check the online reviews from patients.

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Oklgirl I'm Robert R I went in dec bad 4 th lower Back and 2 bs Neck I had very serious problems I lived in a 8-9 pain level I have a 2 at best if I don't do much that invokes lifting or any bending it's been a GOD SEND TO ME they Cannot Fix Everyone's Injurys but belive me they look at your MRI and Can Tell You That They Can Help Or No They Can't. That last one is a Rough thing to hear I heard that at UVA in Virginia where I lived at the time 9 yrs ago a lot has Changed I Tell You It Has Helped Me Anyone In Pain Should At Least Check it Out My Spine Was In Bad Shape Where the Nerves come Out of Spine At Lower Back To the point I could Hardly walk Sooo that being said this Is Not A Paid Endorsment I So Not Have Any Thing Finacaly To Gain THIS IS THE EXPERIANCE I HAVE HAD ROBERT R LESS PAIN PEACE.

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Robert I was just speaking from my experience. Not trying to be mean nor offend anyone. I too went to LSI and I was disappointed. They reviewed my MRI said they can help. I left in the same as I came. Still had to have a surgery and iI can say spinal fusion is awful and recovery was extremely painful for 3 straight months after. I cried forever and pain meds didn't help at all

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