Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 276)
UpdatedI 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!!!!!
Re: Bravesfan (# 5487)
I totally agree! We were even planning a get together and the it kind of fell apart. My life is really great, I have an Amazing Dr and we have a routine that has worked for a long time! I pray you have found relief as well! Hugs and take one day at a time and if that's too much, take one hour at a time. Remember, tomorrow will always be better!
Re: cliff j (# 5488)
Sorry! Some provider's make up their minds before they even look at a person. Some force you to lose weight that does not affect your pain, just to exert some power. Some force physical therapy, shots or other treatments. You must be your own advocate! Make sure you can say without looking at your chart what therapies you have tried, what medications you have tried, what works and what doesn't and WHY! I go in with an attitude of this is why you should help me, but all that aside, if a provider has made up their mind BEFORE meeting you, YOU CANNOT CHANGE THEIR MIND!
Hugs and good luck!
Re: fightpain (# 5497)
What do you mean? Have you had a bad experience recently? Some dr's are scared to death of losing their license! The FBI / DEA is looking for any reason to shut down ALL dr's who prescribe opiate pain medication! That's the main reason they make us, their patients, jump through hoops. Honestly, I would stand on my head, recite the alphabet backwards and twirl a baton to remain in the situation that I am in right now! My pain is being controlled and I am extremely happy with my hubby, kids and grandkids! Here's to a better life for all who need it! Hugs
Re: Smalls (# 5501)
Thank you so much for the kind words. Losing your best friend, the person who knew you inside and out and loved you in spite of your faults is very hard to deal with. It changes your perspective on things. Started to see how just an encouraging word in the right moment meant so much. There were times I would feel like I needed to speak but you know if you don’t do it immediately, the moment passes. I decided I was going to speak from now on when I feel the need. My NP at pain management is so good. When she found out about my husband she so wanted to help. She upped my meds for a few months just in case I needed it. I brought her a Thank You card telling her how much that meant to me and she cried. It was like she really needed to hear that. It took such little effort on my part. So from now on I’m not keeping quiet.
There were some exceptional people here at one time. I really enjoyed reading their posts and learned so much.
Wish there was a way to share my email with you but as I remember they don’t allow that. Thank you again. I’m going to start checking here every few days. Have a Merry Christmas!
Re: Bravesfan (# 5504)
You are very welcome! It only brings happiness and encouragement to share a kind word!
I am very happy you have a great NP!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! HUGS
Re: Smalls (# 5503)
I have an incredible provider! She is such a kind and empathetic person. I love her!
My pain is being managed wonderfully and I love a full and complete life. I am even looking for a job for the first time since 2014!
Re: David (# 1)
It's 2023 these posts are not relevant.
In case anyone ever wondered, Wendy was posting as "Sick of Junkies." I'm a forensic writing specialist, and her writing style is very unique. She regularly has an extra space at the end of a sentence before the period, which is unusual. Nobody else in this entire forum has this habit except three people: Wendy, her husband Tom, and Sick of Junkies.
She also has some unique spelling/capitalization hallmarks like "Noone" (usually capitalized even in the middle of a sentence) and "pist" for "pissed."
Also interesting to note that when it was supposedly her husband Tom writing to let everybody know she was almost dying, these same punctuation and grammar idiosyncrasies were evident in his messages, too.
Anyway, there is no doubt that she was the troublemaker on here years ago, just in case anybody happens to check back in years later.
Re: Smalls (# 5506)
Will you tell me the name of your doctor?
I am desperate.
So many post their wonderful doctors, but don't mention who they are.
I was abandoned by my doctor with no bridge medication. He doesn't care about patient well-being in general.
Help, please.
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