Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 67)

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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So is CPR cash only or do they take insurance cuz I no they do not take medicaid

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What/where is CPR? Thx

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fuzzy-
Good luck with that. That's why I am driving 2 hours to see a pain dr. Most of them were arrogant asses or didn't think they could "meet my needs" as my doctor

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whats his name??

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Hey MONICA...
I've posted on here a few times, but not for awhile...I'm really curious about your doc you're talking about being so excited to see again.I'm still looking for the right doc after 10+ years of same doc/same meds, until he stopped doing pain management :(
So, I know you wrote this a long time ago, but hoping you can help. I've been going thru the whole thread all morning...takes awhile! But, I'd really appreciate your help. Hope yall are having a great day! Thanks!

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Lucy I don't have medicaid. And my insurance covers it but I'm sure my premium will skyrocket. I'm just not willing to toss myself on all the government hand outs. Next it will be food stamps, Section 8 and so on and so forth. CPR IS COLORADO PAIN RELIEF IN WHEAT RIDGE

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Did you ever find a pain management doctor? I just moved here from Texas and seeing a pain management specialist for over 14 years. I need a Denver doctor, and so many are against pain medication. I have had back inj's., hypnotherapy, physical therapy, surgery, and the only thing that works now is medication. I lost part of my stomach and intestines due to cancer, and the medication choices are limited (no NSAIDs, etc). I take Oxy IR and it works, mostly. Cannot do much for breakthrough, as my liver is not handling medications well. No, I do not want to try marijuana, so that is not even an option. Thanks in advance everyone!

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For the love of God...listen to Mac and avoid Dr. Fine!! Some discouraging news.. CPR started the off site pharmacy company. So, 2 big changes.. Our scripts won't be filled til Day 30 and worst of all.. Any of us on more than 3 Oxycodones a day have to fill those at our reg pharmacy and CPR plans to have everyone down to a max of 3 within 6 months (cuz this new pharmacy won't agree to fill more than 3...so I will have to have mine cut in half which through experience does not work for me. Any ideas? Thx all...especially Mac.
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Why don't cpr just let the patients that have to take more go to their regular pharmacy as long as they don't have issues? Are they giving an option for anything else for meds then or just cutting?

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@Joeyciz i would really like to.talk to u i fully agree with everything u said I've been taking oxy ir for 2yrs now definitely need to get off of them the fact i am dependent.on these makes me very depressed at times all.a.doc.wantsto do is give me methadone or suboxone to try and come off but i refuse to take those and then b relying on something else. I want to stop completely.and.learn other ways to.deal with pain but im deathly afraid of withdrawls as i already have high blood pressure and anxiety....please help me let me know how u did it wat to expect etc....plz

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Blonde , going off oxy can kill u .If docs won't help start lowering your dose yourself .Fool your re sector's in your brain .Ask for a divan for the edge .I went from 120mg, to 20 a dose .Try mmj that helps a lot .

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Hey man. tbroke my femur and I got lpins and roads in my hips I my spin in get way bad successors u need to get s now beck that we'll understand my pay.
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Tammy...I totally agree. I thought it was odd that Dr. Glazer who JUST upped me from 4 to 6 last month mentioned I was on too much and dropped me to 5. The guy who owns the pharmacy has the docs convinced he "works with" the DEA so they are "safer" and its his rule they're following!! Also as of Aug 1 Medicaid will only cover 4 30s per day so I paid cash of 70$! I am not a happy camper. If u don't like the new system Plz speak up. I know 2 others who don't want to go back there. God bless!

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I don't think it is dr. May who is doing this, it is Leonard he believes alot of crap that really is not true or right. I think I will see what they say at my appointment and if anything changes I will have them make me a appointment to see dr. May because he will clear crap up real fast.

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Tammy... Will u keep me posted cuz I thought I finally found a place I could stick with. Charles...the egomaniac who owns the new pharmacy and admitted he's doing it so he can sell it off in 2 yrs for 2.5 million.. His words exactly... Also said "just between us" Dr. May is in big trouble. Why would he tell me and my b/f some big secret after 5 minutes of knowing us? Ive never seen May...do u think he will help? Im sorta freaking out. Any input would be greatly appreciated!! Thx Tammy

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Question: I started the fentanyl patches (150 mcg) a week ago (after yrs on Morphine E/R). How long does it take to really work. I have unbearable sciatica (this is new pain) on top of my chronic migraines and so far very little relief. And as usual..my timing is horrible..scheduled for a bunch of interviews this week. Anyone have any good news to help my day:) Thx all..this forum has really helped me not feel so alone and not so insane!!

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How is dr. May in trouble? I don't see how he could be he hasn't done anything wrong. This pharmacist sounds like he is just trying to get these pain management clinics to go through him then try to shut them down. We all need to stick together and speak up if this is not going good besides if they wait till day 30 and some end up wwithout meds because of delivery ect.. that is not good. I thought it was suppose to be a good thing but seems more like this pharmacy is a shady one.

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Im nt havin trouble gettin my meds but kaiser is tryin 2 change it from 120 all tha way dwn 2 at least 100 a month or 10 percent each refill I cant take morphine fentaly or methadone puts me in tha hosptial cuz of allergic reaction so wat can I do??? also only tha doctors at kaiser wil be able 2 do refills no Pa anymore and kasier is tryin 2 cutt off all ties wit medicaid I get told we will see u 4 now but in the near future I wil have 2 go else where so I have started lookin I just got this feelin that they just gonna cut medicaid wit a click of fingers and leave alot of us hangin besides CPR cuz they cash is there a pain managment place that takes medicaid

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Tammy, I completely agree. I don't know how Dr. May is "in a lot of trouble". I got the feeling this guy is trying to get docs to exclusively use him cuz that's how he makes a profit (he told us this) and this he didn't say but I believe, he is using the fear of the DEA on docs so they come on board. He claims the state of CO is trying to totally eliminate the 30s cuz of their high value and that this is a way in which "the patients will be better off using him". f/When you meet this guy, you will understand what I am saying. Seems real nice and then goes off on his "sales" pitch. I agree...we all need to speak up and soon. They will lose a lot of patients. I have already started looking (again..damnit) and if I am successful I will be sure to pass it along. Also, keep me updated if you will Tammy. Thank you.

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I'm confused Cpr can't give out meds anymore ?

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