Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 2) (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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Well to clear up the lortab thing they do have a 5mg also. But if they looked at ur prescription history and seen anything that might be a red flag for them that wuld be a reason for them to not give u the oxycodone because when I went in my first time I was given my oxycodone and the 2nd time he asked if I wanted to up it to 10mg. So I can't say why they wouldn't give you what you said works, and no ur not a drug addict because you say only the oxy works for you cause I have tried norco, lortab(which is the same as norco), vicoprofen, methadone, nyucntas, alieve, tylenol, tramadol, ect. You name it and I probably tried it and oxycodone and vicoprofen worked. I agree that they are cautious but if ur doing the right things and ur history proves it then they are fine with giving u what works, not saying ur not. I would ask them why they did what they did and then u can explain or find someone else, I can only go by my experience and so far he is the best and most compationate doctor I have met besides my obgyn. I'm sorry for the experience but I'm sure there is a reason for the change and make sure some nazi pharmacist didn't red flag u for something stupid and if they say there was a problem with ur prescription history then ask to see it or get a copy tha alone will keep u from ur meds.

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My husband is a physician with 36 years of private practice. Under this obama regime medicine has devolved in many ways. He just quit his practice thanks to obama. Docs get harassed if they prescribe pain meds. Obama and Soros make untold amounts of money from the marijuana business and that is why they want to force you to go elsewhere for pain management. If you voted for Obama and you need pain meds, you can thank yourself for the pain. Sorry to be so blunt but that's what it boils down to. The only way to beat this is to starve them out of existence. Good luck. We all need it.

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Let's c if I can help make this. A clear as mud! When u start with a typical pain management doc, they will ask u what u have been taking, how often and if it helped! Do not expect for them to keep u on the same meds, typically the meds u have been taking r meant for short term use and not for chronic pain! Don't expect also to b comfortable for awhile! It's does take time to adjust your dosage, there isn't a magic wand to wipe it all away! U won't b in extreme pain but u won't b where u will end up! B patient! Most Dr's will put u on a long acting drug such as Morphine Sulfate, Opana or a patch' especially the patches take time to get to therapeutic range! The doc will also order for u a short acting medication, something similar as u have been taking, likel lortab, Percocet or oxycodone! Oxycodone is Percocet without Tylenol and can range in dosage from 5 to 30 mg's typically! They will call these meds your "breakthrough" meds! When starting on a long term medication most folks don't feel like they r helping and u will find yourself taking more breakthrough medication at first especially with patches, because it does take time for your long acting drug to get to therapeutic levels! It usually is within 3 to 30 days! U will find at first that may need to take all of your breakthrough meds! The doc's have a conversion chart, he will ask u what u have been taking, how often and how it has worked! Be honest with the doc! Not being honest will do nothing but keep u from being comfortable! Believe me, many, many patient's have been taking more than what they have been ordered or u wouldn't b seeing this doc! The doc then will use the conversion chart, most have it in their heads but they take what u have been taking and convert the short acting meds that u have been taking to a long acting drug! As above, u will need time for u to adjust to the new drug! Most folks complain That the long acting drug isn't working, believe me, it is but u don't feel that feeling of relief immediately like u get from a short acting drug! U probably will need your short acting drug close to the max u r allowed at first and then as the long acting drug starts to get to therapeutic levels, u will notice u won't need your short acting drugs as often! If u don't start to b able to decrease the short acting drug, don't b alarmed! This simply means that they need to increase your long acting drug! Don't expect them to increase your dose immediately, they will need at least a week before they can get an idea if u r at therapeutic range! The main idea is that your long acting drug should keep u comfortable about 75% of the time! Please! B honest! Let them know what u have been truly taking! Having to increase your meds doesnt make u a drug addict! It simply means u need your meds adjusted or a different drug altogether! So now we have u on an ER- extended relief drug which typically lasts between 12-24 hours! Your doc will probably order your long acting drug more often than the 12-24 hours and this is done to maintain your therapeutic level! U also have your breakthrough drug also! Your breakthrough drugs r used according to how u r feeling! One day u may need one or two, the next day none or some days u will need all need the full dose! It all depends on your body! U may do too much one day or the weather can change! Only u can tell what u need! If u find yourself needing all your meds they simply will increase your main med increased! It may take a few months for u to get stabilized! Being honest and taking the meds as ordered will get u to where u need to b faster! Believe me! These docs are pain management docs have seen it all! Don't b worried that they will judge u because u need more! They can easily see through someone who just wants meds! Seeing a pain management doc is to help u live your life! If your idea of "living" is taking your meds, lay on the couch, pop a beer and watch tv, then no Amt of drugs will help! If taking your meds allows u to go out and grocery shop, watch your kids play or playing with them, basically that u can do most anything u want without pain or at least still b able to do what u want but at a level of pain u can live with, then u r accomplishing what u want! So your goal should b to have your long term meds keep u comfortable 75% and your short term meds should cover u 25% of the time! Don't expect that u will b pain free! I live daily with a level of 4 and it's ok! I can function and b comfortable at that level! Only u can tell what level is ok for u! Additionally, don't expect to wake up one day and b totally pain free! Starting a program and getting it to work takes time, becoming pain free is sneaky! One day u will get up and still hurt, then all the sudden u notice u can get out of the car and it didn't hurt, then out of nowhere u r doing things u couldn't have imagined doing two weeks prior and BOOM all the sudden u have a life again! There is a huge difference between being treated with chronic pain and being a drug addict! Chronic pain is no different than being treated for any other chronic illness! There r going to b docs that will question u and being biased! I find being honest with these guys is by far the best approach! U don't have to apologize for chronic pain! Approaching folks in an honest and "professional" manner I find works the best! I feel ER visits are difficult! Here r docs that c drug seekers on a daily basis! U will always meet docs and staff that will judge u, u can't get away with not seeing one! I find telling them immediately that u r on a contract, telling them what u r on and asking them to send notes on the visit to your pain doc is by far the best approach! If what u r being seen for includes u needing pain meds, the staff need to know that make sure they medicate u appropriately! U may need a different drug or an increased dose to get u comfortable! I find telling medical staff immediately and approaching your pain issues just like u would any other chronic medical issue is by far the best! With the tightening of the monitoring of narcotics u have seen changes in who will write for narcotics, pharmacies that either don't carry long acting drugs or won't fill the script for the full amt or they demand to talk to the doc directly before they fill the script! Apparently from what I've read and correct me please if I am wrong but supposedly Colorado is second only to Florida in usage of oxycodone! This has been what started this tightening of scripts being written! The ER's and pain management programs or doc's that treat chronic pain have all tightened up the ability of writing for narcotics! It's made it impossible to find a pain management doc without jumping through so many hoops that it's impossible to get treatment! Doc's have been shut down, pharmacies will only fill a percentage of the script and ER's won't write for pain medication! Pharmacies have access to every medication u have been taking, doc's can pull that info up also, so if u have gone to other doc's it's recorded and u r questioned! I'm a perfect example of how difficult it is now due to legislation! I have had chronic pain issues since 1992! In that time I've had my program as far as what I've taken, twice! With all the rumors and actual closing of doc's offices, my doc decided he would no longer take chronic pain patients! He gave u 2 months to find another doc, so I was given a list of docs that did take pain patients! Having run a pain management program I didn't think twice about this! I had my list, I'd b ok and started calling! For days I called everyone on the list only to find that either u had to have an MRI or cat scan within the last year or that u had to have a referral from another doc but not including my precious doc but the surgeon who did my surgery who at this point had retired or that they only took patients that needed interventional treatment, no one wanted a patient who had been stable for years! So I got a referral to one doc, I go to his office and he tells me that even he wouldn't take me because I didn't need interventional treatment' I was told that I had to b referred to a different doc and again given the list of doc's signed up as "Dr's against pain" and a two week script to cover me until I found yet another doc! I had to laugh because this doc actually told me "why would he treat me for fifty bucks when during the same amount a time he could do a treatment and make 2 grand?" so I start calling again! Scheduled yet another appointment! I couldn't get in during that amount of time, so my cardiogist who I had my monthly visit with writes for me yet another script! Due to my other medical issues I also was seen in the ER 2 times! So I go to the NEW pain management doc! This guy needed a referral, which was nothing but the previous doc! Not either one of these doc's have any history on me, none of my mri's, cat scans or my emg's! No history what so ever! This guy takes $300 in cash only! Doesn't examine me, has absolutely no history what so ever, he reviews my print out of scripts I've gotten, he writes me my scripts, drops my breakthrough dosage by half, tells me the next appointment he was going to IV me and sends me on my merry way! Now I'm pissed off, upset and as I was in the medical profession decide thisa guy wasn't for me! Here I was, right back where I started! I called and called every doc in the area, as well as called hospital's "help lines" to find appropriate treatment! I won't go into detail but I've had back issues, had a cardiac arrest due to a medical mistake, so broken ribs as well as burns on my back and a totally numb left leg due to the back surgery, leaving with constant piriformis spasms and pain down the back of the left leg! I ended up in the ER, with the promise from the call a nurse line that if I was seen in their ER that they would get me hooked up with their pain management program! Sounded good to me! Now it been two or three months at this point! Going in and out of withdrawal several times! The Dr that I had been with for year's got a call from the ER I was sent to called him! He agreed to keep me covered until I found an appropriate doc! The pharmacy I always used did not have enough meds to cover my script but would be able to cover it within the 72 hour window u have! I forgot that I did not get my full prescription and didn't pick up the rest! I called my doc when I was close to being out, I called for an appointment as he wouldn't write for narcotics without seeing u! I go to my appointment, we discuss the issues with prescribing and filling narcotics, neither one of us noticing that it had only been about two weeks since my last prescription! I go to the pharmacy, not the one that I typically go to as they were out of my meds! The pharmacy looks at my profile and boom they call my doc! In looking at my profile I looked like the biggest drug seeker u could imagine! It didn't matter that prior to the last 3 months or so that I never picked up early, I didn't have lots of ER visits, never got meds from different doc's and had been treated consistently for four years! Well they didn't take that into consideration at all! They called my doc and told him that I had 5 different doc's write me scripts and that I had gotten a month's worth 2 weeks prior and neither my doc or myself remembering that I hadn't picked up the rest of my script! Well, right then and there I was "fired" from my doc! There I was, no where to go! Days later I called my usual pharmacy and they reminded me that I hadn't filled the rest of my script they called my doc and he took me back and filled the rest of my script but not without going through days of withdrawal! Thats when I roamed the Internet and found not this thread but a different threat that Tammy had written on and it was a pure gift from heaven! I went to CPR, it's been six months and I've never felt better! I had the most complete physical that I've ever had! The first month was a little iffy as far as pain but after that month as they changed my meds around I've never felt better! Now the legislators say that they probably were a little zealous over their crackdown on narcotics! A little? Although I am now comfortable, I still remain with this thread because if I, a medical professional who ran a pain management program has had these types of issues, I wonder what people who don't know anything about the system and how it works do? I can see and feel the pain these guys r king through! I thank God for Mac and Tammy for being brave enough to ask for help! Although I was cruising the net in desperation and it was only by luck I found this thread! Which brings me to a thought I've had! Exactly why is it an issue to give doc's or programs names and phone numbers? Is there a privacy issue or something? Those of us who have been around since Mac wrote his first thread have seen I've given out names and numbers of all kinds of practitioners? Very often I see "scroll through this thread, u will find it"' the last thing u want when u r in extreme pain to want to search for something that was pages upon pages to find this info! If the thread was as long as it is now, I would have given up and say crying! I wouldn't think sharing info that is right in the yellow pages or on the net! If it was one of our names I could see the reasoning but I can't see the issue with us giving names! It's just like saying I really like the new burgers at Micky D's? It's an opinion that's all! Like me, u also may not like or feel comfortable with someone u have seen and want to c someone else! I don't know about u guys but I don't want to "settle" with a doc that doesn't care anything about me other than the 300 bucks he's getting to scribble his name! I want good treatment! I want options! It's my body and I don't want my liver shot because no one told me that too much Tylenol could kill me! They don't have to b My best friend but they do need to care about me and my treatment! So if anyone has an answer to why we can't post doc's names, I'd love to hear it! Lastly, as a "gentle" reminder, this group isn't about what doc will give u the most meds! We aren't folks to direct u where to get drugs or a bunch of drug addicts looking for our next fix! We r a group that has chronic pain and can help with understanding issues associated with living with chronic pain, where to get help and support for one another in their journey to get well! I thank Mac for starting this thread, u will never know how many folks u have helped by being brave and asking! Nope! We aren't a porn sight, a place to b embarassed about belong to! We help with telling our stories, experience and support for each other! I'm sorry this is so long but I was reading through recent posts and through understanding treatment for our issues was needed! I sure hope this helped! I know I was miserable for too long and being in the profession, shocked at how much things have changed and the lack of good direction for all of us! All of u take care!

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FYI, when transferring to another DR. Make sure the new Dr .gives you either / or what you want , / what works for your pain management first, before you terminate your old Dr., becouse if the new Dr. doesn't provide you with what you need ,,your old Dr. MUST (by law) keep giveing you your scripts untill you are firmly established with the new Dr. ! Worst case senerio , yourold Dr. could "ween" you if you take too long in finding a new one. As long as you don't go over 30 days , you Dr. MUST continue treating you ! I know this 1st hand, trust me, they don't want you to know this ! Best of luck to you , & all other legitimate narcotic pain management medication users !

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They say they are only doing it in ER forms because most people get it as their long acting..... So idk..... I guess I'll find out when I go in. But they're putting me on SOMETHING instant release, whether morphine, oxymorphone, or hydromorphone. I'm not being punished because the DEA feels the need to be involved in healthcare. I say get rid of all major government establishments. All they do is mess things up. They throw out umbrella policies that cover millions over the actions of a couple.

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Thank you all for this great forum! I have moved to Colorado from Wisconsin for my husband's job and was climbing the walls trying to find a local pain management clinic to transfer my care to. My old pain clinic does not give referrals for any reason and I haven't yet established with a local primary care physician either. I saw Dr. Hong, as recommended on this board, and I absolutely love him. Very down to earth, upfront, caring, and considerate. I am in my late 30's, injured my back at the age of 20, haven't worked in almost 5 years due to my back injury, have had between 35-40 inj's. in my spine, done 5 or 6 courses of physical therapy, tried a spinal cord stimulator, etc, etc. I am willing to try anything if I have a chance of recovering some of my function and maybe the chance to return to work eventually. Dr. Hong reviewed my entire pain management record before seeing me. He was actively questioning me and listening based on the medical information he had. Heck, the fact that he took the time to read through the many pages of medical records prior to coming in to see me absolutely astounded me. Many doctors don't take the time to learn about their patients before seeing them. Dr. Hong took his time with me and I was an active participant in the conversation. I hate to pay out of pocket every month when I have 2 insurance companies, but I am going to keep working with him because he is the 1st doc in a long time who believes there is at least a chance of me recovering enough to regain some of the function I have lost. That belief gives me hope and hope is something I lost a long time ago. Dr. Hong is a very practical doctor and he is very up front too. Anyone not legitimately in pain shouldn't consider going here because you will be flushed out. I also LOVE that Dr. Hong is willing to allow medical marijuana to be used in conjunction with your treatment. My first appointment cost $290 plus $69 for the medical marijuana paperwork. The office will do all of the copies, money order, and certified mail for your medical marijuana license for an additional $40. I chose not to pay the additional $40. I wrote my own check for the $15 state fee and sent the paperwork by certified mail for less than $4. It was worth the $21 savings for me. I am actually optimistic about my future for the first time in probably over 10 years. I tried marijuana for the first time in my life About 3 weeks ago and it really did help a ton! I have never smoked anything and my first attempt at marijuana was a pre-rolled joint which promptly made me cough until I vomited all over my deck. It wasn't my finest moment and I am just glad no one else witnessed that failure. ;) I then tried premade edibles from the dispensary and I found my treatment method of choice. The only downside to the edibles is their cost. I finally found a machine that you can use to make canna-butter, canna-oil, and even tinctures. That is the most cost effective way I have found to keep myself comfortable.

If you haven't tried mmj, and your treatment plan allows it, it might be worth it to try.

Well that is enough rambling. I just wanted to thank you all so much for being so open and supportive on this thread. You all really helped me find a pain doctor who is truly trying to help patients. I am so grateful and hope to pass the help forward!

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Luvinlife a group of us will meet if we can all find a place/time to meet

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I don't mean to come off as insensitive but the best way for this for the most beneficial is to take the time to go back and read all the posts from the beginning. Many doctors names appear starting from 2012 when Micah started this forum. We are here to support everyone who shared in our painful every day experiences and all the changes that have been going on and that are not helping our pain levels as they once did. Again I highly suggest you go back through all the posts and gather your information there in terms of finding a pain doc. And remember as in anything else one man's pain doctor Is not going to work for everyone. The only way to really get it right if you call these docs and make sure they offer the treatment modalities you are seeking. This way you don't throw away the first time visit fee.

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Re: Lori (# 5310)

Lori and others...when I started out nearly 4 yrs ago I read every post from Day 1 and noted any doc names that I thought might work for me. I called several and discovered they were all cash pay. Initial visits ranged from $200-$500..an enormous amount for me. But I cannot function without my meds so I didn't have a choice. I am with Dr. Dex for the past 2 years and very very satisfied. He can be pricey but after the initial visit you see him every other month for $160 per mo. U/A's done every visit and blood work 2x/yr to check liver and kidney function...which I love. Rumor has it if you have NO insurance he will work with u on the labs and U/A's. Other places mentioned are CPR off Kipling and Dr. Lincoln downtown (not his real name but read back) and that's all I'm aware of at this time. I am a single mother of 3 and coming up with this $ is difficult. Very. But without my meds I cannot function. So if it means I don't eat or cut other things out I do. For my meds are as critical to my health as food and water. If you have valid scans, recent medical records and don't whine to them about the cost, and NEVER fail a U/A...I know these 3 are taking new patients. I don't mean to sound b****y (although chronic pain gives me a good excuse) but it bothers me when new people come in and expect a quick name and solution to their request. I spent a lot of money on initial visits only to find they wouldn't or couldn't help me. I'm happy to share my experiences if someone asks but at least do a little research on your own. I learned more than just doc names reading all the posts. I am aware it is probably 10x bigger than it was so if not start from the beginning read 2016 and I bet you can find what you're looking (or not) for!! My heart and prayers go out to all fellow chronic pain sufferers but I also realize it could be a lot worse. At least my meds make me 80% rather than 10% percent functional. It is what it is. We all have our own unique crosses to bear. Life is worth it!!

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I will definitely let you know as soon as I find one. I just wanted to say that because it frustrates me more and more everyday I can't find a new doctor. Thank god I have one that is at least continuing for a few more months but then he is completely stopping and he's not taking on anyone new. All because of a couple patients dr. shopping. Two patients screw it up for the other 30. It's just ridiculous. I've never once done a single thing to lose my opportunity to get the meds I need, and yet I still can't get them. But somehow the people who abuse them always seem to have them. It just sucks. But I will definitely let you know as soon as I find one. Wish me luck and I wish you the same!!!

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If u go to one of my posts on here I gave the phone# to one of them if u are in the denver area or even colorado springs they will prescribe but cash only it is 200 the first time then 150 every visit after. If u don't find it post back and I will get the # posted again for you.

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So I just called and apparently since most of their patients are on ONLY oxy for their "long acting" they are putting people on name brand OxyContin (which I can't get because I only have generic insurance) and then a short acting or other long acting ones. She just said the DEA isn't letting them right ir OC anymore. I think it's bulls*** to be honest. F*** THE DEA BEING IN OUR HEALTHCARE!!!! I can't stand the useless ass government.

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Hi. I am new to the denver area, and have pins and needles in my elbow, keeping it together. I am going through ATON of pain, and am in need of a new dr as well, was wondering if anyone had any information, and if so please contact me at
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I would really appreciate it! Moving from texas to colorado has made it worse considering that the altitude has increased the pain a ton. I had an excellent pain dr back home that really understood and helped me, and gave me the pain meds that I truly need. Someone please help so I can get back to work and enjoying life again! Thanks

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Hi everyone - Please note that we will be moderating this discussion thread more heavily. Trolling will not be tolerated and we will promptly ban any users engaging in that sort of activity. Please work together to keep this discussion thread helpful and enjoyable for everyone.

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I live in the state of Florida so I am not concerned about losing my doctor through the negligence of others that are passing my doctors name around as if they were the information oporator!

Yes ... I agree you must be more careful since you do not know all these people that you are giving the names of your doctors to!

Oh wait .... I don't have a doctor either, I just moved about 350 miles away from Centeral Florida to Southern Florida so I am in search of a new doctor as well. I have found a new primary care doctor who accepts my insurance and will go to the website which my insurance provides to see the pain specialist that my insurance will pay which are close to me. Then I will do some research on the pain specialists that my insurance will pay for and make my decision from that!

Now I know it is not always that simple but it does not make sense to pass the names of your doctor around along with the type and sometimes the quantity of the drugs that he provides for you and others .... to people who you do not really know!

I understand your wanting to help one another but you should be consider the consequences of your actions as it could lead to many of you being without your doctor!

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Were positive MAC od and past .Why would someone make that up ?That year we lost two .If you read the thread entirely you see we all kept personal contact with eachother.Tammy was close to him .When he got caught at CPR wich CPR admitted. They were going to press charges unless he left CPR .The next doctor MR S found out few months later fired him .Than Mac seeked outside help and took to many pills od .Wich anyone of us could do but the real pain people wait for next script and suffer it out.People we all should start back up our meet ups .Than we can help eachother without the seekers .We need eachother .Unite as a team .Everyone on here is smart and strong .

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Ok, great food at Taunaz tavern in Arvada. Great place to meet people. Especially on April 18.

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4145 JANEYGIRL
I am going to throw something out, you think about it a few days then answer. I am not rich, but I hate to see you suffering just because of money. What if I pay the pharmacy for a month of your meds, anonymously. That way you will be paid for a month in advance and you can go when you need to. So, I would give them the money for your June scripts, the money you would have used for your June scripts, you SET ASIDE so you can go to CPR on time. This way, you will always be a month ahead. I would give the pharmacy an envelope and tell them that someone will be in to claim it for their account. This way neither you nor I would have to give names or anything.
I would not expect you to pay me back, this would be purely a gift.
Don't answer now, think about it. Someone has done something like this for me in the past, so i am only paying it forward.

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Smalls,

I can´t thank you enough for your generous offer. Your kindness overwhelms me, as it has been a tough few months. My meds aren´t the issue, the doc appointments are. I´m trying not to make this a book, as I typically work and u would giggle at what I actually do. To make it quick, I had a cardiac arrest from a medical error, I was caught in the CAT scan, they broke all my teeth. I stupidly believed what I was told, allowed them to extra all my teeth for implants. Unknowingly, I had two bad fractures and the surgery ended up being longer and a much longer recovery. I speak as a job, folks can´t or couldn´t understand me. I am happy to report, I have finally been fitted for my implants and get to start back to work. Additionally, we are moving to a less expensive place this week. So things are looking up but that doesn´t belittle the huge kindness you have extended. It truly is overwhelming to me and thank you!

This was a big ¨WOW¨ to me and made me truly think about the many I've seen here that can use help time to time. I know, I agree with Smalls, in many ways, other than since last summer, I was very blessed and know I will again. If anyone needs this type of help, let us know! I have to say, I am in shock. What a truly beautiful thing to do?? I came on tonight because I just read something that really amazed me and wondered if anyone else saw this article? In huge words said, CU BOULDER FINDS CHRONIC PAIN LINKED TO NARCOTIC USE!! When u read the article, u will find out that it was a 3 month study and done on rats. Now, I´m sure most folks here have been talked to about the body decreasing it´s natural pain receptor outputs. It is a natural reaction of the body. My question is this... is this just more ¨reasoning¨ to take people off their meds? I managed a pain program. Sure, we weaned folks off meds but to put them on meds that managed their issues, so they weren´t mixing alcohol, street drugs and whatever to get comfortable. Most of these folks were either able to return to some type of work, had productive lives and weren´t depressed. Has medicine changed this much? Has anyone else also noted that on top of this narcotic issue, we are seeing how doc´s have mismanaged antibiotics and the government is looking over general admissions, care being given and such. I think this narcotic deal is just the start of revamping the entire medical system. Watch your TV, read articles, it isn´t just us. To be honest, what irritates me the most is our news sensationalizing everything. I´m afraid we are in for some big changes and I´d rather deal with facts.

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Can you tell me about any doctors who can prescribe Vicodin ## You'll get a much better response if you post back an...

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I have mouth cancer that is very painfull and have been taking opioids/pain meds for many years. My tolerance is extreme...

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I need to find a Dr. To write a Rx. For hydrocodin for chronic back pain, where can I find one in Southern Louisiana? ##...

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Does anyone know of a good PCP in the Columbus Ohio area willing to prescribe Norcos for pain of the middle to lower bac...

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My doctor had a stoke and was prescribing me 30 mg a day of methadone for a chronic pain syndrome..I am a 51 yr old that...

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Buldging disk in lower back and also broke my L2 vertebrae in 2006 pain is intolerable ## Hello, Tamtam! How are you? Du...

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Hi I am trying to find a doctor in the Rochester, NY area that will prescribe hydrocodone or oxycodone. I am even willin...

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I have been seen by the lexington va for 2 years now with constant back pain. I've had shots and therapy for the pai...

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