Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 161)

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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OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Now I'm crying out of happiness! U guys r truly the best thing that's ever happened to me! I keep telling myself that God only gives u what u r able to handle but I'm thinking he has a mighty big feeling about what I'm able to handle. Everyone of your responses has touched me in a way I've never been touched before and I realized we really DO make a difference, even if it's just to not feel alone. I am so blessed to have each and everyone of you and I'm proud to call u guys my friends! I love each and everyone of u! U have all made this just a little bit easier! Bless u all!

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JaneyGirl
I to believe that God only gives you what you can handle. I have a little plack by my phone that says "Faith makes all things possible. Not Easy"

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Ladies, no way! You guys are the best. If I cut y'all off it'd be me and the poodle that doesn't talk just grins at me like I have salad in my teeth.

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Hi, I've Ben reading the threads on pain management doctors in the area. I just moved here from ohio and need to find a good dr. who will help me with my pain needs. I have sciatica and lower lumbar pain from a botched surgery and lumbar punctures. I live in commerce city. If you could help me out I would appreciate it greatly. My email is {edited for privacy}

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Hello Mac, I found this thread online and I am new to Colorado. I'm in need of a dr that will help me manage my pain. I too am young (26) and have lower lumbar pain from a botched surgery and lumbar punctures. If
You could help me out I would really appreciate it. Thanks

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William... Welcome to the board. You should know that the founder of this thread, Mac, passed away in November. However, several of us have become a little bit of a family... And we will try to help. Please read the posts backwards and you will find many current references to doctors that may be able to help you. I know it takes more time than just saying a name, but there is lots of excellent info in those posts. The posts by Janey are particularly good.

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William,

My name is also William....or Bill. I am also fairly new to Colorado, but I lived here before. When I moved back, it was with no job or insurance....I was on Medicaid. If that is your situation.....look to Denver Health Lowry Clinic. I had all my ducks in a row and found Dr. Kornfeld. He kept me on the identical pain program that my old doc had me on and had no issues with it. Once I found a decent job with real insurance, I researched docs in my plan....and interviewed 4. I found a great Dr in Parker less than 2 miles from my house that also has no issues with keeping me on the same pain management program that I have been on for 3 years. His name is Russell Bloom and he seems great.

My issue is due to a knee replacement that went bad due to a defective part. I am a bit overweight....which makes things worse.....and being new to my job, I don't have 6 to 12 weeks to recover from a surgery. Hence pain management until things fall into place. With all of the top back and spine research clinics in the Denver area.....you just may find a doc that can fix things right.....best of luck to you on that!! Otherwise.....as for finding a good doc that will take you seriously, take a look at the 2 I mentioned, and look deep into the docs in your insurance plan. Do not believe for a second that going to multiple docs equates to Dr shopping.

I just got out of the hospital from a very serious infection that still may cost me my arm. I am on pain meds from the surgeon and infectious disease doc......and still have my active pain management contract. I will never get in any trouble simply because everything is very well documented and all done at the same pharmacy. I wish you nothing but the best. Almost no one deserves to live in pain and agony....except for rapists and child molesters! There are good docs that will prescribe pain meds if you have your ducks in a row and don't walk in asking for a specific medication. I simply supplied my record....explained that the meds they have me on work best for me in my situation, and am willing to discuss all options with them. Good luck.....and welcome to Denver! You will love it here.

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Hi, Jet! Nice to see you back. I'm very sorry to hear about your recent surgery and your arm. Do you mind if I say a prayer for you?
In your absence, we've had two deaths of active board members... So very sad. Also, we haven't heard from Wendy... I fear the worst for her, as well.
Anyway, I'm happy that you are, at the very least, safe.

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Oh its too bad he passed away he was about my age from what I understood. Thanks for all the replies it's helpful. It's been difficult since I moved here as I am on Medicaid. How did he pass if you don't mind me asking?

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William... I only found out through FB, and from what I understood, he didn't wake up one day. He did have health problems... And someone mentioned his heart, but that's just hearsay.

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Janey, I am very sorry for what you are dealing with. I'm having a whole issue with the prayer thing and my faith right now, but I will say a prayer that your end result is nothing more than a nonreactive cyst. You have so many medical problems yet you come on here and you are cheerful and welcoming to all. You willingly give out information on Drs, clinics and treatment time and again when someone asks. You are truly a gem in what can be a very frustratingly painful day. You have more patience than I, as I would've been throwing a fit with the Dr. about waiting to have a scan. I hope your other surgeries can be rescheduled quickly for you, so you may continue on your path to healing. Hang in there, you are one tough cookie. Please contact me if there is anything I can do to help you!

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Overdose of pain meds.

Janey how are you doing today?

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JaneyGirl
Do you know any new information?

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Hi Guys!

I want to thank all of u for your love and support. I'm not sure why but I didn't get any notifications the last few days. I sure wasn't ignoring u guys, for u all r my heart and support right now.
It's been really busy. Appointments with surgeons, lab work, I feel like I've been doing nothing but allowing doc's control my life, which I don't like. It's like when I first was injured. I allowed doc appointments, therapy and such to run my life than the two toddlers I had. I put a stop to that but not until after 5 years. I'm not going to allow that to happen again. I think u find health in living. I won't allow it any other way.
Although the BIG appointment isn't until the 27th and I made a choice last week. I'm going to most probably not have answers until a week after that. I'm keeping myself busy and concentrating on things I can control. The appointment is so late because they have to collect precious studies, obtain labwork that gives indications of what we r dealing with and such. So I'm helping a neighbor paint furniture, crocheting another neighbor a baby blanket for her first to b born in June and crocheting a shrug for my sister in law that's having a bone marrow transplant. I've worked in the yard. Painted steps. Did spring cleaning inside and out. Obviously, I've decided fighting them wasn't going to make my hurry up and wait wasn't going to b productive.I've gone through a ton, yet prior to this I've felt well. I'm not going to change this. We all make choices and I'm hurting as we speak, it doesn't stop me, I'm not about to let this stop me. I feel blessed to have all of u guys, something I haven't had before, now I know I may just end up rocking this whole thing. Bless all of u! I'll keep u up to date! And I'm here for all of u!

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JaneyGirl
I know it's hard when you have so much going on, but please keep us as updated as you can. Please let someone at your house know to keep us informed if you feel too ill. We are all so concerned. We are all hurting with you. The hurry up and wait is driving all of us nuts!!
You have always been a loving and wonderful part of Medschat. You are so knowledgeable and have always shared that with all of us.
I am a believer and am also a person who prays. I do most of my praying when things are going well, with lots of thank you. I save the asking prayers for the serious stuff, I've always thought that the less I ask for, the more likely I am to receive it. I'm using some of that asking for you now :) I hope it helps.
You are in everyone's thoughts daily. If there's anything any of us can do for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. Love.

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hi there I'm in the same situation I wondered if you ever found a doctor in Colorado to increase your meds or if you would ever tried to go onsuboxone to try to wean yourself off? I'm trying to find a new doctor and I'm not sure which route to take thank you for any of your help you may be able to provide

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Janey, thank you for the update. If you want company you say the word. I crochet too. I'm free whenever. I don't have your info but one of the ladies can share or admin.


Tracey, the OP is no longer with us, but the group formed here will be in and out to answer. Keep checking back.
You'll want to start by scrolling back. You'll find at least 10 names of doctors and/or clinics. I think I'm the only one on suboxone right now, I believe another member may start soon.
In my particular case I have rheumatoid disease and then several sub-autoimmune conditions. My body doesn't respond to treatment (or hasn't after 6 years) and there is no cure. I went on suboxone 8/13 as I felt like I needed to get off opiates to guage my real pain level. I didn't want suboxone, but rather real withdrawal at detox with the help of clonadine and so I was near medical help. Unfortunately despite knowing that my issue had zero abuse issues the still put me on it. It does help my pain and so my Dr kept me on it. I don't really care for it. Outside of the taste, it took 6 months to get my mind around my mind. It seemed to make me impulsive and high strung. To know me...I'm often accused of apathy because I am that laid back irl. Plus if I have breakthrough pain there isn't much to choose from. I found ritalin helped but after a few doctors retiring I've been left with no source since it's way off label. So my goal is to ween off suboxone this summer. I will likely have to have surgeries due to RA damage given that I'm 37 and only 6 years into this so the less meds I'm on the better I can recover from repairs.
Depending on your situation, that might change the dr one would suggest. Why are you looking for a different Dr? Be sure that you are clear and concise with the current Dr or you could find yourself labeled Dr shopping. You can read about our suggestions when looking for a new Dr. a couple pages back (we say this a lot lol) Is there a reason you'd go for suboxone? Janey had posted a lot of info about it a couple pages back. What part of town? This is anonymous (unless you choose otherwise) so please fill us in, that way we can offer better info. Not all docs are created equal, nor are we lol.

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I'm told (unanimously) that weening off is easy until you get to 1mg or less. I'm told the last bit is horrible.

The other option is going cold and waiting 36 hours and then starting opioids. The cold turkey I'm told makes opiate or meth withdrawal seem like a day at the park and it last well over 30 days if you don't start a different treatment.

Additionally, I'll say that my receptors are so full that even if I wanted a drink and my Dr okd it...no buzz in fact just makes you feel like crap. On opiates, other meds worked well, on suboxone its a one med deal for the most part. You may have to adjust other meds after your suboxone levels out. I did.

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That said I have never mixed meds and alcohol and I urge anyone who wants to...DON'T. One drink and one pill can and does kill.

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Hey i take 6 30s a day and 60mg of metdone I'm Lookn for new docter as we'll if you could please help me I would be great appreciated I am on disability myself and I need my meds to function to get through the day to take care of much of the kids in my if you can reply to this if you found a doctor like I said it would be very very appreciated thank you

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who else besides Mac did we lose? And I haven't heard from my best friend Wendy in months. I pray she's just busy!!! Lucy

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