Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 134)

I have a serious problem. My dr. had two patients start dr. shopping and has decided it is too big of a pain in his butt to continue prescribing, even though I have gotten MRIs and Xrays to prove my problems. I have over a half a dozen herniated discs in my low back, along with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and arthritis in my facet joints. I am currently on5 30mg oxycodone a day for breakthrough and 60mg of methadone for my long lasting meds. I REALLY need a doctor in the Denver, CO area who will not judge me because of my age, thinking I'm just some drug seeker as I TRULY need my meds to function. I am even being placed on disability until I can get my back healed because if something doesn't change I will be in big time pain for the rest of my life. If ANYONE knows of a good doctor that prescribes strong meds willingly in the Denver area please let me know. I am in desperate need of help as I am going to be SCREWED if I cannot find a good doctor. SOMEONE please help me with a doctor!!!!!

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Wendy, It's so good to hear u r doing better!
JetMech, I want to make clear, no one is trying to critize u! We all have been on the very same boat u have been in and have questioned treatments, what folks say but I truly don't understand what your needs r! We can't help if we don't understand what u need!
There's been a ton of work done to get the group to this level and I know at times it seems overwhelming because everyone seems to know one another but honestly this thread was started to try to help one another get the help they need, understanding the pain management process and lots of panic because it's when changes in legislation were occurring! Changes r very scary especially when most of the folks here have been having issues for years and like me, have no desire to start all over again when no other treatments have worked! I want to live my life, not spend it on the couch and this is the only thing that's worked for me!

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JaneyGirl
I've been going through something new for me, I hit the mental pits and couldn't pull out. I've had lots of experience with depression since a teenager, but this time was different. I went to the doctor and I started Wellbutrin, which after a nearly two weeks, it seems to have given me the little extra that I needed to pull out of this. Not completely me yet, but I feel as if I have the strength to get there now.
I always question if it's a part of the disease, just the length of never being well, or a combination of drugs LOL Any idea?

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JaneyGirl, Jetmech, my goodness, sure not trying to be critical, but I'm sort of getting a little peeved, especially since I asked several people, who were getting angry with him, to give him some time. He insulted Smalls for no apparent reason, and I still haven't seen an apology for that. I told MtnGrl, I'm getting a little paranoid about him now. Some of the remarks are starting to sound a lot like that Junkie person. See along with depression, I must be having paranoid episodes too LOL. For me, one of the best things about this thread is that lots of people have explored so many options to help themselves. Not all successful, but that hasn't stopped that effort. Everyone tries to help each other and that's wonderful too. The experience that's here is great. Chronic illness is a set of stages and I find it helpful to hear what stages people went through and how they dealt with it.

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Wendy
You know the whole thing with the shunt makes me angry. I don't understand why something that is so necessary is so difficult to get.

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Marie -- I am with you -- I have all my records too. I just came in from NYC... And I've already had to fly home twice. I am in BOULDER Colorado and can NOT find a Doctor. the review at Mapleton is now taking 2 months. I still have NO idea if they will take me. I was already declined by another Doctor. My records are lickity split clean.. No issues. I get drug panels every month. never failed. Always have left overs that I bring to doctor.. and all this should be in my records..

Now to be fair... dependency, addiction can look very similar. I had issues many many years ago.. I never went to more than one doctor. I have had the same Doctor back in NY for 10 years.. Coming here to help my Dad with some things, and finding a Doctor for myself has been a NIGHTMARE.... I did find a Doctor who would see me but was strictly cash.. I felt uncomfortable doing that and would rather a Doctor who would take my medicare... The other place declined me without giving a reason... But the guy I spoke with who told me this news was very nice, very polite, he didn't understand either --- BUT its all about what the Government is doing!!

I did find a Primary Care Doctors office who very much agreed that this situation is causing a NIGHTMARE for both doctors and patients.. Thankfully she said she will help me out. because I was very honest with her.. told her everything, all my issues, etc... My Doctor back in NY too is also troubled at the problems here.. He was even willing to talk to the Doctors here who refused me and that didn't even work..

I'm with you... Anytime you wanna talk to vent.. hit me up.. I have RSD/CRPS that started in my leg, went to my back, neck and face. Also have Listhesis,(dislocated vertebrae), herniated discs/buldged discs in my lower back and neck. I know pain, dizziness, loss of balance, over all discomfort and malaise. Just awful crap we have to deal with....

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Insurance bs hun , I'm sick again I thought I was better and now I'm puking up god know what .I'm sick of being sick .

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Wendy my lover... if Tom is working when they can do this procedure just let me know and Eric and I will coordinate so that we can drive you or do whatever you need. But I beg of you please get that shipment cleaned and replaced. Is it insurance holding you back or you just not getting to it because its not been a problem till now. If it's the former then now is the time. If it's the latter then we can fix that.I also wanted to say hello to everybody it's been a crazy month. After I was let go from that job after 5 hours I was fortunate enough to receive a call from someone who noticed my resume online and thought that I was a perfect fit as a project manager for a company that installs and services fires suppression system and alarm and security. I made it through two and a half weeks... Working with the CFO who is very happy with my work and then the owner returns on week 3 and after having spent my first day 3 weeks ago in 2 days during week 3 he decided I wasn't a good fit. I was totally taken by surprise because the CFO was setting me up to get a key to the building and according to him he tried to keep me on but he could not convince the owner. After asking several times why I was being that go after I had words about 10 hours straight a day for my first 12 days and I'm salary. He would not give me an answer other than to say it wasn't a good fit.I'm at such a loss because my immediate boss the CSO this very happy and virtually all the other employees told me how happy they were that I was there and making their lives much easier in such a short. Of time.all I can think of is that he ran a background check after I was hired and I have a DUI from 2009 which was caused by taking Ambien the night before and waking up and driving to Boulder where is Heron li left the scene of the accident. That's how I know I was in Boulder when the folder please came to my house. I told him that I know Shin to the driver to meet me and I couldn't find him so luckily I just was ticketed for failure to stop. The day got worse apparently... I still have no memory of that day in are going off of police report... So from Boulder I headed 2 the old Stapleton Airport at which point I got into a more serious accident accident and apparently I was so out of it I was cited for a DUI whichever ultimately downgraded to the GW AIand it was 5 years ago after the suicide of my sister but on paper it doesn't look good. All of those people close to me believe that that is what happened in both cases. I wish they would have brought it up to me so I could explain that I no longer take embion and that I choose not to drive because I am so fortunate that I did not kill an innocent child or adult while I was driving around with my eyes open but my brain and body asleep.. And I was extremely discouraged having back to back short firings when I was arriving early and leaving late and have been very depressed which is when you won't hear from me. I was recently hired as of today to do bookkeeping for a woman who owns several businesses and there is much to be done in bookkeeping by December 31st so I should have many hours these next two to three weeks. In January there will be more work to do but I don't see it being full time come February or March. Read at least I have something to get to get through Christmas and catch up on some much needed bills. I am also a registered tax preparer so if all else fails I can do that from January through April it's just that it pays 9 to 10 dollars an hour plus a commission on each return which as I found out last year does not make up for the $10 an hour insult. But at least I know it's there if I need it and for sure I'll do it at least part time. I'm still seeing the same doc... I've told him he must keep me on lol because he its the first time in a long time that I felt completely comfortable with a medical personnel. He agreed to cheat me on as my PCP and treat my chronic pain as long as I follow the standard pain contract that he doesn't yet have. I have given him a boilerplate of a pain contract and she may or may not use it as you know they are not a pain clinic and should not be spending much non billable time on chronic pain patience. So I admittedly agreed to live up to my end of the bargain so for now bose me and my boyfriend will continue to be treated by him. I know there not taking any new pain only patience and they are discharging those who are seekers or do not has proof of their pain I e x rays c t scan mri it cetera. I will be seen in urologist for my several of my chronic conditions but they cannot see me until mid january.because I believe it will provide a lot more information and possible a new modality of treatment. its been a long so I will stop here that I just wanted to say hi to everybody especially to my VSS Wendy and FYI I use speech to text and I don't always have the energy or time to fix the mistake so when you see them just you know I'm not really an i**** just too tired or lazy to go back and fix them. I also wanted to let you know I do check meds chat pretty much daily so if you have an urgent request from me please post it and I will respond immediately. These last few weeks have been strange because I think it was Dan who asked me some questions on getting some damage and I immediately told him where he could go gave him the phone number etc and yet days later I see him posting that I never responded to him and I don't ever want people to think that. So just know if you ask me a question I can answer I will do so immediateed Some posted questions I do answer using that person's email because it's not something that would be useful for the group. I see my red battery light so goodnight and here's to a better tomorrow.

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C O Susie, the Wellbutrin can b functioning in two different ways to make u feel better! It works well as an antidepressant, also pain folks tend to have issues with sleep, it may help with that but it is also known that many antidepressants help with neurological pain! It's not unusual to c antidepressants and pain meds given together and seem to work miracles as a combination! So it maybe just the extra trick u needed to put u in the right direction! I'm glad it's working!

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Janey,
Thank you

Wendy,
All I can say is OMG, when are they going to help you?

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Hey Wen
Feeling any better today? How's everyone else.
Hope y'all have a pain tolerant weekend!

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Lucy
Oh my goodness !! you have the worse time with employers. I've been fighting the depression thing. If I were going through what you are, I know I would definitely be in a fight with depression.

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Thx Susie ..the ironic part is several yes ago I was so overly dosed and I had no problem. Lol And when I did get a sudden pink slip it was because I had NY head on my desk full asleep. First the nod and then full sleep. And they didn't fire me until the third time in as many weeks. Till Now I'm intentionally under medicated (which means mind is sharp but so is the pain) and I can't keep a job for nothing. It has become a lil bit of a joke now. My kids can't keep up with where I'm currently working and what I'm doing. We have celebrations when I last longer than the previous time. Pretty soon we'll be betting on it. My cycle has been interviews, start, dismiss...then Mom takes to her room and hangs with my dogs and cats and binge watch TV. Eric will come and hang with me and at least one of the kids will be there to share in my despair reminding me what I taught them... I learned a very long time that virtually EVERY successful person has several common traits.. The most important one is that what really matters is how fast you start.the climb again. Every phenomenally successful person will typically have many failures before they reach their goal. So I was taught to learn from the experience and then put it in the past..lioking forward hopefully a bit wiser. So in the past when ivlost a job I wud be in a severe depression unable to do more than care for animals (as the kids were grown) and ufbI didn't HAVE to take the dogs out I would have been thrilled. But seriously the basic care of my 4 legged babies was such a hardship. I never experienced depression before my chronic pain started in 2009. I'm currently on Prozac and I think its great for placebo effect. I never realized how PHYSICALLY debilitating depression could be. I've been encouraged by my family to apply for SSI but many pain docs tell me their patients get worse when they are no longer working.

So..Susie..it's virtually impossible to live with chronic pain ans not be depressed. When I need to snap out of it...I force myself to walk the dogs for 30 min or so it hurts my sciatica like hell but I'm better mentality. I also ponder my blessings... For each and everyone one if us..there are nany others far less fortunate. We were dealt a lousy hand but that shouldn't stop us from getting joy whenever u can.
So..for the group.. Those of u on SSI...do u feel urself diminished in any way? More pain? More depression!? Or less. And I'd love to hear how you fight thru the depression if for only you need to !! Happy Weekend. I'll be working. Xmas is on irsvway so $$$$$.

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JETMECH2, If I worked at a convenience store, I would be proud to say so, because at least I could say I am a contributing member of society. There is no shame in offering great customer service and making an honest dollar. And yet once again you prove my point in demeaning your fellow man even though you haven't got a clue about them or their profession. May I suggest you stick to repairing engines because as far as I am concerned you are no good at relationships of any kind. I do have a fabulous career that is highly profitable and I am educated, just so you are aware.

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CO SUSIE, you my friend hit the target. It is the sanctimonious A## stuff that gets to me. I completely agree with everything you said. There is not a darn thing wrong with honest work, I can honestly say that when I was younger, I was a store manager for a Diamond Shamrock and it is hard work. Also I tried working fast food, lasted 3 days, no kidding; it was, in my opinion, to much work for the pay. I applaud those who are able to do it and do it well, first and foremost, where would the rest of us be if we all were jet engine mechanics.
Never be ashamed of who you are and what you do, as long as you are happy in your own mind, body and spirit, nothing else matters!

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Wendy, are you looking for a neurologist that takes Medicaid? If so, I have found 3, one is at University. Google: (neurologist in Denver that accept Medicaid). I had to call 6 before I found one that was accepting New patients for my adult child.

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Oh bless u thank u, can you post the nuero's info for me. I just got out of hospital again this morning. My immune is horrible now I have that violent flu. LUCY I MISS U TOO .I miss Cindy , Susie , Mt , everyone on here. You all are great. Susie stop the depression crap you keep my butt going. Your a wonderful lady. Rainbow miss u too hang in there. Don't you ladies get I need u ? Your my friends my laugh at life crap partners. CALL ME if your down.

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Tell Em Smalls :I posted a long love u all post but I guess it needs review ed.Yes smalls plz send me some neuro to my email .Ty sweetness.Lucy , ladies I'm ok just got back out of hospital. Now I got the flu on top of bad shunt .

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Wendy
Oh my goodness !!! You know it's not necessary to have more than one thing at a time LOL. I have to remind myself that I am allowed to be sick with only one thing LOL. Did you get a flu shot, or is it some other strain?

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Wendy, I can probably get u doc's as well! Smalls idea of University is a great one! I like the fact that u have extra doc's residents and such looking over u as well! I know many there take medicaid! Everytime I post with doc's names, it seems to get held up for ever! Another thought is that most hospitals have case managers to help with these types of issues! I was all set up with University to have a full mouth extraction due to them breaking my teeth during CPR! True CPR not the doc office! The day before I was to do my pre-op exam, my doc called and he quit to take a job in Europe! So days within my surgery it was all gone! I'm on a tight schedule because my pacer has to b changed every five years and that time was up the end of November! Out of frustration, I called my local hospital and spoke with their case manager, who went right to work on finding me someone! Although many doc's list that they won't take medicaid or Medicare, they will depending on your medical needs! I got a really good doc, with a great reputation and he is willing to take only what medicaid will pay him! Believe me, I understand when u don't feel well, the last thing u want to b doing is calling around only to get some secretary say, I'm sorry we don't take your insurance! I know I was lucky and got a case manager that cared but it's worth a try, as she told me that many doc's r like this! It's worth a try and don't just think because u were in that hospital that they would have looked into this for u! With all this crazy stuff with insurance, it seems they only reach out if u ask! Also, r there any doc's from the hospital u worked with that u feel comfortable to approach? I've used many of my old buddies for "favors" of finding someone to help me out with my pacer and port line! Many r happy to help once u get past the office staff! I don't like the fact that u r having headaches and that shunt isn't working! I can make some calls for u also, although most of my guys I worked with r in the St A's area, when I did workman's comp, I now have folks all over town that I can call, even if the folks I call don't take these insurances. They usually know of someone who will! Let me know how I can help and I will! I'm praying for u everyday!

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I forgot to get it and the walgreens etc don't take medicade.Im a mess , I ssmell look like I'm homeless .I can't stand me right now .I can't eat and I'm starving .I need to xmas shop , haven't decorated either .

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