Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 6) (Top voted first)

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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Why did they say that? I can't go from taking 30mg OCs to 10mg percocets with tylenol up the ass and ruin my liver.

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Good luck and please let us know, we've known the Doc
for many years. I was told it was cause a pt had died. Katie will not prescribe any more oxy per Dr. May's orders. I know three people who had appts and after I told them what happened they called and were told the same thing

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Not assuming but the said patient probably took too many and now we get punished? That's not right and they should call or send letters to patients then at least give us a months worth of meds if we are going to find another dr.

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They have no problem with THC being in your system. I know this for a fact. But I see Katy every time and have a very good relationship with her. I really hope that they will continue to write what I normally get. I can't take percocet..... That doesn't make sense. They will prescribe me fentayl and oxymorphone and hydromorphone but not oxycodone? I find that hard to believe. But I'm going to be PISSED if that's the case. If you abuse/take too many of ANY of these meds!!!!!!... Seriously. I thought I had finally found my good doctor. I pray this isn't true. But I will be calling tomorrow and going in on the 22nd so I will keep everyone informed.

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that's what we thought too,and no I've never taken too many pills. I've had three back surgery's and am fully disabled, due to a car accident in 2008. They gave me the patches and switched my oxy to percs...like I said good luck

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Maybe, but I think it's the DEA and not Dr. May. He's always been very understanding. But the DEA threatens to shut down offices and relieve MDs of their licenses if they don't comply. F*** that !!!!! Trying to take my firearms, my medications, WHAT THE HELL IS NEXT?!?!?!?

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MAC I concurr, and this is how it is this government was founded by thieves and ran by crooks.!!!! Born and raised in Mt, my uncle is a marksmen? Forgive me if I the jargon, oh ok he s a sharpshooter, my whole family own and definitely believe in the right to bear arms!!!! I wish the best for all of you in this SITUATION, this too shall pass,unfair as it seems, I would be getting a plan A B and C for your right to be treated for pain. It's a struggle everyday WITH THE MEDS!!! I know and then shot . Like this hurts the ppl who are already fricken hurt, then ppl wonder why ppl lose their mind!!

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Ok, so here's the deal. The DEA has "suggested", and technically, if you have chronic pain, this is how it should be handled anyway. But they suggested that anyone who has legitimate chronic pain should be on a long acting medication and they have one for a breakthrough, with a maximum of 3 breakthrough meds per day. Which I've ALWAYS understood that anyone who has legitimate chronic pain is on a long acting medication and they have one for a breakthrough. Which I am fine with because Opana is now generic and Purdue's patent for Oxycontin expires in April so by May or June there will be generics of the old school Oxy ER because I only have generic prescription insurance so that's why I've been on methadone, plus it helps with tolerance. So the doctors are taking people who will ONLY take Oxy IR who supposedly have chronic pain off of them especially if that's the only thing they'll agree to. It's not an Oxycodone clinic, it's a pain management clinic and by doing this they really are managing chronic pain in the correct manner and in the process possibly weeding out the abusers, because that's a red flag really in and of itself saying ONLY Oxycodone IR is what I'll take. So they're doing what they DEA is asking them to do, which is happening at many other doctors as well. If you have CHRONIC pain, you absolutely should be on an extended release med and have a breakthrough. And their goal is to get you to a dose of long acting medication to where you need a maximum of 3 break thru meds a day. It helps with rebound pain, tolerance, everything. So it's not a huge deal to me. As long as my pain is being taken care of I'm cool. No one with 24/7 pain should be on something that only lasts 2-4 hours and have to take it all the time. It just doesn't make sense.

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Ya unfortunately if that's their new policy that's what it is...... Sucks if you have problems with ER because they really are the best, no rebound pain all the time, lower tolerance. A good dose of ER and a few breakthroughs is actually ideal for chronic pain.

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I understand what mac is explaining. it does make sense, the DEA does have to "try' and do something, as i'm sure they are pressured because of death and abuse. Is this fair?? I don't think it's all fair but it seems logical...it would be terrible to not to be able to take ERs for my pain!! I feel better as before taking 6-8 Hydrocodone10 with acetaminophen.

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KING SOOOPERS,I have been getting oxycodone 10/325for a year and a half, no PDMP neither, I remember one time they held on to and waited for doc to verify an oxycodone 10/325 scrip.. I waited wasn t angry just a few days wait. Theyverified the scrip after doc called back . pharmacist tells doc "she's had other docs write vicodin for her" Doc fires me IMMEDIATLY!!! well a month later at a visit,welooked at thePDMP, doc and I. Yes I did receive vicodin from another doc...a year ago!! Soyesi went through pure harassment with them,but decicded sticking to them since they had verified,eveything. I really I didn t want to chance such treatment t a "new' pharmacy didn t want to look as though I was "pharmacy shopping".this was 8months ago, new PM puts me on MsContin (morphine Er) starting does 15mg.(plus vicodin 10/325 3 x day prn breakthrough pain) movin g forward about 2 weeks into prescription I asked doc for more vicodin per day,he just is/has increased the MScontin strength (now I understand why hindsight) so he increased me to 30 mgs ms contin. I dropped it off at KIND SOOPERS (same pharmacy mind you) I told the tech, this is an increase in dosage. I went back topick up the pharmacist "flew" from behind the counter to tell me "no this is still too soon" Noproblem I still had some 15mgs to take. So I had to wait idk estimate 10-11 daya to pick up this increase. Well I ended up getting increased to 60 mgs. This I told my doc I needed to increase that I increased on days of my menstrual cycle which magnifies my headaches from a cyst sittin on my pituitary gland...We are working towards finding a comfortable dose so no problem he increased it , and I told him that I switched pharmacies because Walgreens has no problem if it is a different dose or dosage they will fill and my insurance has no problem with it, It was that 1 pharmacist who said he will not fill another prescription of a higher dosage of my MSCONtin until 28-30 calendar days pass ..I ended up switching to Walgreens one day after going to 2 King Soopers and they did not have the amount of pills on the scrip I said screw driving ANOTHER en miles I went across the street, explained everything to the pharmacist at Walgreens, after making sure they had enough to dispense, she looked up my history ran my insurance , have had no problems with WAlgreens I this state at my location.. Different story in Tampa Fl Walgreens however

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Ya know Mac, I would rther be taking methadone because of the length the body regulates it, and it is a less expensive med. I have taken methadone for chronic pain but only for two months, in a different state, but I found significant relief in 20 mg s of methadone a day for back pain, I have back pain and cyst on pituitary gland now. I should ask my dr what he thinks. The morphine has been much needed because of the ER qualities, but it is still kinda weird, my body is still trying to adjust t,it is a lil rough on my tummy and does give me dizziness,but then at times i'm not sure if the dizziness is from the cyst,or accompanied with a my constant headache and the morphine kinda is weird...Will let you know if I get the nerve to ask him. I have anxiety very bad, and then at times out of control I get 'white jacket anxiety " some similar phrase describing dr. anxiety. That also come from being mistreated by and at the hands of dr.s who have that stinky God complex!! IJS thanks you everyone for your insight, experiences,joys pains and knowledge and understanding....This is why I feel comfortable here..With people also struggling to live somewhat comfortably...As pain is a part of life and it's a night mare because medication is only going to do so much, you have to accept that you are going to experience pain it will not ever be 100% gone, this I state for my condition.....So I try to enjoy those days when my pain is at a 4,!!

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Wade go to the first posts and you should find the doctor info there but we are un sure what they will do or will accept new patients but they DO NOT take insurance and it will be 200 for your first visit and let them know you are about out so maybe they can get you in faster.

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They have a questioner that they are doing now, to see who is at high risk and are changing to long acting meds for people on high doses of oxy ir which a lot of people are upset with but if I was on a high dose I would rather be on a long acting med if we could find one that works and I wasn't allergic to. So I am guessing that people who are high risk are getting the no on oxy period and others on a high dose are getting more of the long acting meds instead. I agree with how they are doing things now and they are actually getting the people out of their office that don't belong and could possibly keep us from our right to be pain free. The ones who have stayed are the people trying to work with them and are not just seeking, like u said mac its not an oxy clinic. They will work with you but if you require a high dose of oxy ir (example: 20 or 30 mg at one time) they will put you on a long acting med which is how it should be.

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I would tell u what they did with me but I don't want it to be public and if u still have my email address give me a quick email cause I have a new phone and don't have ur address in my contacts for some reason. If you want.

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Dr. May wasn't prescribing to just anyone, you have to have the same things as any other pain mangement he is legit and any dr can get fooled by a seeker. But I guess I will just go to his other practice that he has if cpr gets shut down cause he is a really good and caring doctor which is hard to come by most especially in colorado just want to give you weed which is stupid and just as dangerous. Rather be on a sugar pill thank you. Why would they even show you a list you have no ties with the dea and not a health care provider? Something doesn't sound right.

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I'm a patient of CPR and they are following all the guidelines asked by the DEA!!! I don't know why they would be getting shut down. They require diagnostics, drug tests every month, and they only write 3 breakthru meds a day. I'm a severe chronic pain patient and I go to Dr. May. I'm the person who started this posting. Skinnyminny is there any way you can help me out. We can even talk over email so it's not on here. I am 100% legit and I can't just stop taking the meds I'm on.

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My only issue is a mri doesn't show my issue for pain, I had a botch surgery and have chronic pain from that but have tons of medical records to back my chronic pain so would that be a problem with the doctor you have skinnyminny? I didn't think anything bad about dr. May I thought he was doing things by the book? There is form to fill out to get people's email but if you would please let me know who you see that would be great, your dr takes insurance right? Let me know if you will be willing to help me and I will fill the form out so we can talk private. Thanks

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That's what's up RGIII ONE!!!!!! It's good to hear that from someone else. I just don't see a doctor showing a patient a DEA form that I doubt is even given to doctors in the first place, let alone letting their patients see it. There are SO many laws of privacy protection that I just can't see a doctor having a list from the DEA about other doctors, and I DEFINITELY can't see the doctor freely showing it to everyone. Plus all the people who asked haven't received a response about this supposed letter that her friend saw first, but then she herself saw it!!! But I'm not worried. I am still a patient there and Dr. May told me exactly what is going on. Plus the comment makes no sense anyway. First she "knew" CPR is closing so she went to a new doctor, and then saw a DEA list with Dr. May's name. Makes no sense....

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I think the exact same Mac686 & Tammy. Someone got called out on their visit & didn't like the outcome! Those DEA papers are confidential, not easy to get ahold of like a newspaper! Like I said, Dr. May has been totally by the book every time I've been. Also a reali great & understanding doctor that actually listens to your problem & actually does something to help you reduce your pain!! There is nothing we can do about the situation anyways. They seem to be on top of what they need to be doing.I just hope if there are still more seekers coming in the office they catch them all & send them on their way!! I'm glad to be a patient of Dr.May & am not going anywhere & I doubt the doctor is either!! So tired of suffering because of people that take advantage of the system & the true chronic pain patients suffer!! Sori bout the essay. Good luck & take care all u legit pain sufferers!!!@

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