Doctors Who Will Prescribe Pain Medication In Los Angeles, California (Top voted first)

I need a dr that will prescribe heavy pain meds and Xanax in the Pasadena California area.

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I live in Micbigan. My doctor prescribes me Oxycontin for severe chronic pain with Dilaudid for breakthrough pain and Xanax for a different form of pain and assistance with sleep. The group he practices with is trying to set a limit on the number of milligrams a PCP can prescribe because of CDC/FDA/DEA stuff. The fact is, nothing that has been put out by these agencies is law or regulation; they are "suggested guidelines." And they try to send doctors into a panic about their prescribing by publishing the names of what is literally a handful of doctors who've been prosecuted and lost their license for gross overprescribing--which is actually a relatively infrequent occurance. The point he makes with his colleagues is that, one, he has some patients whose pain is not controlled by the level of medication they want to make the top dose and, two, a patient who has been taking these medications for years at the same dose with no increases is both responsible and also can't just have the dose slashed because of physician cowardice and government interference. Also, such "suggested guidelines" don't take individual needs into account. We decided to try a pain clinic (my third try). The "pain" doctor, by his own admission, knew virtually nothing about fibromyalgia, couldn't answer my basic questions about the disease, left the 20 minute appointment three times to attend another meeting (after making me wait 2 1/2 hours past my appt. time) and kept his eyes closed during most of the appt. He asked me no questions, suggested no solutions--basically, did nothing. Then he charged me $300. My other two pain clinic experiences were equally horrific. One doc said he couldn't find my records and couldn't help me--this was immediately after walking into the examining room and not talking to me or examining me. (The records were at the front desk--I picked them up on my way out of the office.) I also saw the head of another pain clinic and didn't have a good feeling about her. WHen I asked her opinion about fibromyalgia, she said, "Some people just like attention." These three clinics were in three different states. Pain clinics are not the answer. Prescribing needs to be done by a doctor who knows you and your whole health picture, and who has built a trusting relationship with you based on KNOWING you. I'm glad if some have had a good pain clinic experience but I'll never darken the doors of another one. My PCP apologized profusely for letting me go through such a devastating experience again (he knew about my prior clinic experiences) and promised he'd never make me do it again. We will continue to work at controlling my pain with the least medication I can possibly take.

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I'm sorry, but there is no directory of physicians according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. Additionally, due to the new directives set forth by the DEA last year, you'll need to see specialists to have such medications prescribed, so in your case, that would most likely be one doctor for pain management and a psychiatrist for the Xanax.

The FDA classifies Xanax as a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. It carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability.

Do you currently have a PCP that may be able to refer you to someone? If so, that might be the quickest and easiest way to find the help you need.

Can anyone recommend good doctors in that area?

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California isn't as hard as other States, particularly in the South to find the medications you seek. If you are from out of town that is a different story. Try little California towns on the border!

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Still looking? Orange county I used to get 90 2 mg xanax bars a month prescribed, in Santa Ana

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Pain and anxiety is a vicious cycle. My Dr of 15years retired a year ago and it took me a year to find a good Dr. I wish anyone who suffers like me luck. Find a good internet and fight hard to gain trust in your Dr. That trust, not abusing your prescriptions and stick to 1 good pharmacy, like Walgreens, and rally build a good relationship with your new Dr and it should work. I take 2 controlled meds. Morphine sulfate ER and Xanax. It works around the clock. Just take as prescribed. Good communication, no red flags and it works! Good Luck from Sacramento, California!

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Re: Lori (# 29)

First, I wanted to mention that the date on each page is the same for each post with this upgraded software. Yes Lori, Rush Limbaugh used his money & power to obtain narcotics. Doing so ultimately led to his Presidential Medal of Freedom, go figure?

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Hi California Posters, I will correct something I was seen in California for 5 years (am a rare case and needed specialist who is the best and he is in California). Most PM specialists also utilize medications like Xanax in conjunction with opioids just like they used to use Valium to relax muscles. Further due to low dosing the increased anxiety is resultant from untreated pain. My physician did and this is recent.

California did just change regulations for out of state clients which is why I am looking.

Dr.F. Tennant in West Covinia, CA has come out of retirement and treats specialized intractable pain and to get in his program you must be legitimate. I went from Texas out there 5 years and still need the help but due to the new regulations many of us were released. He has a younger physician in his network Dr. Hy also up in that region try them thanks.

Peace out.

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Eddy I am a rare case so saw Dr. F. Tennant for five years for 10 years prior my specialist in Houston who died unexpectedly--the new regulations greatly chance the ability for out of state thanks for your in put..

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I like your approach although it sounds expensive. I try not to tell others as Verwon does that for Pain Meds you need to see one specialist and for Xanax you need to see a Psychiatrist. That is just not true for all states. In fact my Xanax PCP also prescribed Norco when I was hit by a Semi. I didn't take that much of it so I have some spares, but am dependent on Xanax, don't take a lot but have a good amount. I don't want some people who need medicine to not attempt to see their PCP or give up!

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Eddy well put if you read some more of my posts on the other areas you will learn more about me I saw the famous Dr. F. Tennant the past 5 years due to my Central Pain Syndrome I can die literally from pain. Now due to out of state patients not being allowed high level opioids which I need due to my P450 I am searching help immediately anywhere in the U.S. but Texas or Louisiana is closest--I must have brand patch and only one generic oxy sln. due to allergies and P450.

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What little border towns? Any ideas? Or names of the places??? I'm tired of the doctor treating me like a weirdo when I tell him I'm suffering from pain because I have had 4 surgeries in 1 year

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At the end of California, near the River where Arizona, California and Nevada meet!

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hey did you ever find a place?

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Hi... I'm looking for a dr that will prescribe Norco 10 in the San Pedro, CA area. I have acute ostio and rh arthritis. Please help me...

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Doctors in California,

I don't live in California. One is near Downtown Covina I think or maybe its West but lots need it and take a bus a few hours once a month or if you only want Xanax and Norco maybe each 90 days. Another is in San Jose I think. I have to beg some of the Doctors (Im on SS too). I don't know if anyone will want a Doc if you need what they call in California a "Triplicate" like Oxycodone (That's Percocet or OxyContin). You must get it monthly. I get nothing out of this. I'm too poor to get to California but know more Doctors than one in Calif.

Please tell me what your diagnosis is because you must bring it from your Doctor to the pain management Doctors, and I know more than one, I wish I lived in Calif. Are you able to get any pain meds in the State you're in? (I hope Calif only because different states have different laws on what they pay for.) I wish I didn't have to help anyone in pain out. I'll call a Doctor nearest or best for you and beg them to take you. The strength of Codeine #4 and Soma (Carisoprodol) double each other and aren't good. Soma is very potent in that way. I was a Nurse and only help because its in my oath to help. I do not want to make you a drug addict if I can help you. Drug dependent means you neither sell or give even one away, so you may not want my help. Good Luck. God Bless You.

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I have RH in my right thumb and the middle joints of my middle and ring fingers. I have RH in my left pinky and index finger. I also have RH in both knees. I have ostio in both elbow, both wrists and right hip side. I also have plenty of other issues that relate to my pain problems. I'm happy to give you my personal info if we can figure a private way to do it.

Looking forward to ur response...

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I'm in the same position and am looking for a doctor to help me out as far as pain medication goes. I moved to California recently from Louisiana, I have an amputated finger and nerve damage in my other hand. I have my MRI results and paperwork from when I was prescribed to oxycodone 15mg in texas. I can't find a doctor willing to prescribe me anything strong enough to help with my chronic nerve damage pain. Its unbearable pain and I cant find the right doctor that will help. Please help.

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I have chronic arthritis and I need a knee replacement, that's already been paid for. I just need a permanent address to get my operation done and I need a doctor (in los angeles, ca 90018) that will prescribe me some Norco. Thank you. Please help.

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You have to be in a certain Zip Code of L.A to get a prepaid operation and need to find a Doctor that will give you Norco? I mean this is way out, insurance fraud?

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Re: john (# 8)

What are piano meds? Sorry, I have no clue...
Thanks! I like to learn new things...

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