Doctors Willing To Prescribe Pain Medication (Page 129)

Can you tell me about any doctors who can prescribe Vicodin

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I am partly lucky in the situation that I am in, but also am scared.

I moved to Las Vegas almost 6 years ago, and almost immediately, I had troubles begin. I had gall bladder alternating with kidney stones, which meant I ended up with 6 ER visits in 4 1/2 months, and a gallbladder surgery. After that, I ended up with severe pain in my legs, that made it so hard that I had to use a walker. in August after the surgery, I ended up with blood clots in both lungs. During this, I had to use hydrocodone...and then my doctor sent me to a pain doctor. They diagnosed me with fibromyalgia, but said that since fibromyalgia does not indicate pain killers (or whatever that word is), they could not prescribe pain medication. I don't remember if the pain doctor prescribed tramadol (I think he did), but it never worked on me (and still doesn't...I have tried it several times, and each time, It has not).

I finally quit the pain doctor, who never seemed to be interested in me as a patient, but I seemed to be a number. I asked to change doctors, and the old doctor recommended that I change to the main doctor in the clinic (women's clinic), who was internal medicine specialty. I agreed to go to this new doctor. The first appointment, this doctor sat down with me, and basically the first thing she said was "we had a conversation within the clinic, and the previous doctor told me that you are a drug seeker. Because of this, I will not prescribe you narcotics." I talked with her during this conversation, telling her the sources of my pain, and why I tried not to use it as much as I needed, that it didn't affect me as much (I don't get "high"...I don't know what that feeling is). Because of that discussion, she took a chance with me, and prescribed hydrocodone again to me. During the time I have been with her, she has seen my pain levels increase...she has prescribed me oxycodone for a period, then when I didn't need it again, she dropped me back down to hydrocodone, and now, I am back up to oxy's again (30mg). I also take Tylenol, ibuprofen, soma, blood thinners, a drug that is supposed to lower my heart rate (for the last year or 2 years, it's been 110bpm, it's also used to lower high blood pressure, which I don't have), duloxetine, pregablin, and a drug to help restless leg syndrome. I am also going to go in on Wednesday to be checked with an EKG.

What I am scared of, is that my boyfriend and I are close to breaking up. He has given me until November or December to have an income coming in, and that does not include "waiting for disability"...I have to have it by then. He's not asking for a full-time one, but enough to pay part of the utilities, my bills, and my food. He also wants me to be able to do things such as getting my own groceries (I have had to ask him for about the last year to go get my groceries, partly because it's hard for me to walk to the store, go through the store, then get back home (it's hard for me to walk 1/4 of a mile to it), and partly because I can ask him to get stuff, and he will, if I go...I get a lot more than I went for, even with a list.

When my doctor dropped down to 1/2 days, her nurse asked me if I wanted to move to another doctor. I said I thought it wouldn't be a good idea, because of having to start over with the pain drugs/etc with the new doctor but that I would do as my doctor wanted. I talked with her, and laid down my concerns, and she said it would be better to remain with her.

About 2 months ago, was the point that my boyfriend and I discussed the breakup. Talking to my father, at that time, he wanted to come right out, and move me to Missouri. I didn't want to go at that time, because I am still in love with my boyfriend, no matter what problems there are. Plus honestly, I don't want to move from Las Vegas, after having lived here for almost 6 years, and in various cities in the Bay Area, California (concord, san jose, and Vacaville) for about 13 years...so moving from basically high-tech urban (with buses running 24 hours, along with various pluses (mainly erotic), to moving to a "country" setting (although it would be Joplin)...I feel that a "large" city there would be like a "small" city over here...it would almost be like moving to Vacaville again, without having 2 larger cities close to it.

But then, thinking a bit...I am scared to move from here, also, because of moving from my doctor to another one (having to start over, essentially), as well as having to move from the close locality to a VA hospital with an ER. I think in the last year, I probably have gone to the ER 5 or 6 times, and did not at least 2 times, where I *really* needed to, but my boyfriend was with his other girlfriend, and I did not want to disturb them, so I bit the bullet, and basically told myself "if it goes above a 7, I will go"... usually at 7's, I go...but the last 3 times, I waited til it hit 8's...some of the reason because I have gone so many times over the last 5 years, much less the last year, that I wanted to see if it could go back down. I am also VERY scared about having a drug seeker label put back on me again, that I have not gone, even in the past before, because of that reason. Where my dad lives in Joplin, the clinic is 35 miles away. I don't know if it has an ER, or a women's clinic, or a hospital. The last time, however, I talked to my father, he said because the VA has not built a clinic in Joplin, after trying for several years, he said they now have passed out cards to patients in Joplin, so that they can see "civilian" doctors in Joplin. I don't know if this means any that you choose, if you can see specialties, if you can go to local places for things such as blood draws/diagnostics, xrays, PT, etc, and how they deal with newly prescribed medications (when I went into the "civilian" hospital for blood clots in my lungs, I was put onto blood thinner medications. I was released on a Saturday, and was told I *had* to have the medication that day. He prescribed for a month, but told me I could have as little as I wanted. Since the VA is not open on the weekends (and at this time, there was not a VA hospital, just clinics, and I had gone to the Air Force hospital, which only takes VA in the ER), we had to buy the medication (and the pharmacy told me we had to buy at least $15 worth). We went in on Monday, and got the rest prescribed, and got the medication started. But now, I don't want to be put into the situation of having to buy medication from the local pharmacy, until the VA pharmacy can mail the medication to me (mainly because here, refilling medications, sometimes it takes a week or more to get it). Or getting the prescription from doctor, and having to drive the 35 miles to the clinic to get the prescription (rather, having to have my father drive me, since I don't have a driver's license).

Right now, I have pain in my legs (mainly my lower legs, like shin splints), lower back pain, and pain in my upper left arm (the shoulder, like bursitis, although with the last x-ray, it does not show bursitis, so she thinks it might be spine trouble coming down from the neck)...I also have plantar fasciitis in both feet, although luckily right now, it's not that painful. I can't walk the 1/4 mile to the grocery store... in fact, just walking to the bus stop, which is about a block away, is very hard..sometimes, just walking from one place to another in the house, will leave me with my heart palpitating, and sometimes slightly dizzy and out of breath. Changing 2 pans of kitty litter or doing a full amount of dishes can leave me out of breath and in pain, even though I sit in a chair doing both chores. I sometimes can't even take laundry out of the washer and put it in the dryer, or take it out and put it in a basket, much less carry it in my room to fold. I really can't get a job right now, because I can't sit up in a chair for 8 hours straight (well, with breaks), I can't stand for more than 10-15 minutes straight, and my sleep changes so many times...there's times I am falling asleep in a chair, I go to bed, and can't fall asleep again for 6+ hours, even with the tv off and the light off and the door closed. I have fallen asleep on the couch, watching tv, and woken up with food dripping down my chest, because I fell asleep while eating (possible narcolepsy). During going to school, and externship, I fell asleep during a meeting (that I had no memory like 3 hours later, of being at), I nodded off during classes, and one time, I was brought to the Dean to be talked to, and later, have no memory of being at (the next day, when the teacher said something like "do you want to go to the Dean again?"...I had no idea of what she was talking about)). Anyway, the basic is, I don't feel I can get a job, due to my inabilities (not sure I can say "disabilities" if the doctor has not declared me so). I have a plan to try to open a consignment store, which I know sounds backwards, because if I can't walk/stand/etc, then how can I run it...but I feel I would have more control...I can hire someone to help me...I can sit when needed...I can put things on the rack when needed (yes, things don't sell if they aren't on the rack)...I can go through customer's clothing at home, write up the paperwork, hang/steam/tag/price the clothing at home, then place it on the rack when I get to work the next day...my only real problem would be getting tot he place that I choose (whether it's the indoor swapmeet that is 1 mile down the road, by riding the bus, or choose one further away (store or swapmeet), and either ride the bus, or get a ride from my bf...or even go so far as hiring a taxi.

Anyway...I wanted to slightly vent...I wish there was a way to say what my email was, or another way to contact me, since they delete ways of contacting. One thing I can say, is look in indiegogo within a month, to look for the plus size consignment store. (*laughs*)..but my main reason for venting on here, was mainly to say to ya'll, who would understand, my fears of moving, especially since I don't really have a way of affording to remain here. To open the store, I am getting a settlement from having the blood clots, and should be getting enough money to open the store in a swapmeet environment (and pay him back some of the money I owe him)...if I took the money, and tried to rent an apartment, it would only get me through about a year, then I would be right back where I started, because I don't think I would have a job that I could do by then...and even if I didn't open the store, and used the money to live with my bf...he said he would not consider that money as "income" since it would be limited, and again, would ask me to move out.

So...I feel that I am kind of stuck...I want to be here, but I think I am "forced" into moving in with my father...probably not my worst choice...especially since he knows the health I am in, knows about the possible store idea, and says that I might have a better chance there (since rent is cheaper there), and that I have 4 cats (which my bf isn't too happy about, and is a slight part of the reason he's asking me to move out. If I had the money, I think the cats would still be a contention between us, because he allowed me to get 2, the other 2, my ex-husband asked me to "babysit" them for a year...then basically has said he won't be able to move them in with him, since his new gf is allergic to cats. they were gotten when we were together, but were always considered "his" cats, and when he asked me to watch them, I had missed them, and it was an "of course!" moment, especially when my bf agreed reluctantly...then when my ex-husband said that he couldn't take them back, that his girlfriend's ...aunt I think...said she would take them (and lives like in Washington)...I said I didn't want them to go up there, because one of the cats is VERY scared of strangers, as in still runs into the bedroom when he comes in through the door, looking over her shoulder to see who is coming in (and no one else lives here, and one person comes over once a week to visit)...and such a long drive to get up there.(yes, it would be a long drive from Las vegas to Missouri, and she would be scared of my father, and he has cats, at least one indoor, and the two old "babysitting" cats fight with one of my young cats all the time, so they might not be good with my father's cat(s)).

Anyway, thank you ALL for listening...I so appreciate it! I will look on here more for any responses that ya'll will have to possibly help me!

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@Chris East Daytona. I'm awaiting more details but was given these two for sources near you. Of coarse you wouldn't go in there asking for certain things your records should do that for you..well hopefully you have notes or a prescription history printed out showing every and all changes. So here goes the info I got Advantacare 1079 Mason ave or Dr. Ortaloni in daytona

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Chris, if a Dr wants you to do other types of pain management in addition to meds or in the beginning instead OG meds can you afford it?

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Chris east Daytona, I know after the recent visit you had you are exhausted emotionally. Its ok rest if you must but do not give up. I got the name of 2 Dr s. I personally don't know much about them but call and make sure you have documentation of the meds and doses you were on that helped, that way as BL suggested you are not asking for a certain type/dosage of meds. It will be in your file, and make sure you and the doc look over them together. Personally I carry my own set and send the office a copy. If you have yours with you and on hand you can make sure they have read your xrays, mris that are time and money consuming.

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Chris needs to be ready to take the meds a Dr prescribes without complaining. Most drs will start patients out on low dose weaker pain meds and go from there. Just because a Dr in the past gave you certain meds is no guarantee that another Dr will. But if you aren't willing to work with a Dr, you will never know what he might have prescribed in the future. This may take several months.

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@mary wow ?? you have a complex issues. Me personally I would stay where my Dr is helping me because if I'm in pain in no good to anyone including myself. Moving to another state and starting with another Dr. With all of these new laws is going to de difficult. I was kind of confused about your options for staying where you are. Can you get food assistance SNAP also there I a program called Liheap that helps with a yearly payment. Although you may not b able to get a p/ t job , there are many resources for ppl on need and awaiting disability. Liheap helps with a yearly payment and the bill doesn't have to b in ur name to get this help. Find all the resources you can to help pull your weight in this relationship. Hopefully you have Medicaid see if you qualify for some home health aide or call them let them know your needs about going to the grocery store. In my state my insurance pays for taxi ride to my Dr. . So see what help you can get while awaiting your disability. There is a a program if u go to where you apply for food stamps that will in some cases give you 100-200$ monthly while u wait for disability.do you have a SSI lawyer? Good luck to you and I hope you are able to tap find the resources that are available.

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LIHEAP can be done every 6 months
Put LIHEAP AND your state in your search bar. You must meet the usual food stamp criteria even if you're waiting on disability. The amount you receive depends on your total income, basic expenses you pay like rent, utilities, and dependents. Some states have cash assistance for those that meet the state criteria for disability. This is not the same as SSI or SSDI and is like welfare. except you don't have to have dependents. If you receive Medicaid, Transportation to and from your medical appointments is a mandatory benefit in all 50 States. If you have Medicaid you can request Long Term Personal Care Services and an evaluator from the state will come to your home and evaluate you to determine if you need the help and if you do how many hours a week you need.

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Hi daar kan n mens van die pille gedruik vir. N maag wT baie pyn (stillen ) asb .

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Pain Centers of the blue Ridge .....offices in lynchburg and roanoke... self pay/ but you can send their paperwork into your ins. no referral needed. Look on google for their info. and good luck!

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I can't talk right now...I am in severe pain in my left shoulder. but I wanted to say thank you for writing, and I will clarify, plus let you know the information that I got yesterday, later on tonight or tomorrow, when I am able to type without pain (I can't type one-handed..."have" to type 2 handed, and since noon, I have taken 1 1/2 times the dose I am supposed to take, and it still has not helped.

Take care, everyone!

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I've looked all over wethepeople site, searched etc. and can't find this petition. How do I get to it once I'm on the homepage?

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nevermind. i see i missed the date LOL

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@Chris East Daytona I'm worried I haven't heard from you since you had a somewhat negative Dr visit. Are you ok? Have you tried kratom? You can get it in the mail within 2 days usually spend 20$ or less to help me get by when I have problems or waiting for my meds withdrawal is no joke. So am I correct to say that you now have no meds not even the 120/ mg or equivalent? Genesis I really think will give that reduced regimen. Something is better than nothing. I still say give them a try especially if your insurance will cover. I'm not clear I you are cash or have insurance. If you have Humana fir Medicare HMO or Medicaid Amerigroup they will pay for taxi, even if its that far. My Dr is 43 miles one way . At first it Humana paid my taxi ?? now Amerigroup pays and they help take you to pharmacy multiple if need be.

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Every state Medicaid must provide transportation to and from medical appointments because it is a Mandatory Federal Medicaid Benefit. But not every state will pay for you to go to the pharmacy. Also each Medicaid Managed Care Organization like Amerigroup may have extra restrictions and/or benefits.

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Co to FL-I was online but don't know your name so I couldn't talk to you - I am going to a clinic found online with new x-rays-don't have Medicaid or care-not qualify many reasons but tried with attys so I know am not eligible-been to Dr. Ortilini (felt he should help me) but he was one of drs. who came right out & said he not write scripts for new patients period because new laws scare him & he not want lose license. See how ridiculous this is here? No reason a pain mgt specialist of over 25 yrs should be afraid to treat with meds if it is warranted but he is & not afraid to say so. He was about 3rd dr. I went to appt. physically. He DID refund my money however unlike most have kept it (up to $500 1st visit fees). Cannot afford these "no help" appts that keep $$ for taking BP, not even giving me referral to another dr. who may help me. I am losing psychologically since feel like discrimination against me since I need pain meds to take away pain that I cannot exercise away or massage away. I have trained brain self hypnosis to tell myself it not hurt-even studied bio etc. but in end my body is stressed so much it just gives up & I become nauseas,faint, & have even blacked out twice. I lay on the couch giving up now cuz pain just taking it outta me no strength or will left. Only my best friend is keeping me going really. Sorry gotta quit not able to type. Thank you for caring, Chris

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Chris, you need to realize that i too may not get a rx on your first visit. You also need to realize that it will be almost impossible, if not impossible, to find a Dr that will rx you the same meds at the same doses you were taking. And when a new Dr gives you a rxs it is highly likely that it will be a low dose mild pain Med. Or you can continue to waste your money and not have anything for your pain. It is your choice.

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Indiana's so backwards they even recently made Kratom illegal. God can't make a useful plant without Indiana criminalizing creation. (Lincoln said 4 words about Indiana: "Here I grew up." I add another 4: "Here I am stuck.")

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I recently moved to New York but have been suffering from the billeting migraines and chronic back pain for the past 10 years of my life. As we all know though when you're younger you face a lot of resistance when it comes to getting the proper family vacation. But question is, I recently moved to Brooklyn New York, and have not yet found a doctor to treat my pain. If anyone of you guys happen to know a Dr anywhere around this area who specializes in a management or just a walk in clinic please please please get back to me. I would greatly appreciate it. I've been better rated for the past 3 days from the pain so I really need to get rid of it. Thank you so much guys. Could you respond to me and send me a list of real doctors name and number and would be less biased and not discriminate against me, which happens often.. my dad beat be with a baseball bat and ruined my lumbar spine. I got through life along with my femar and pelvis, all of which are not able to be fixed. in the words of the doctor, there is those surgical interventions, so I suffer from chronic pain and day in and day out, but now its flared up recently which is why I need to find a doctor around this area. I'm 28. help me out because recently my back began to act up and I'm in debilitating pain on a daily basis. Thanks

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BL-I appreciate your "realistic" additions to my situation-actually I am totally aware of everything you have said, just perhaps have not indicated so since brain taxed along with rest of me. If I could find a dr. to offer ANY type or dose of pain med then of course I would jump at it-I realize Drs. have their own ideas of what should be & almost NEVER give large dosages at first even with all my documentation (I have med history printouts from last 3 yrs plus can get up to ten years if needed). When I go to appts. always give dr. my printout of what I have been taking along with all imaging reports which now I have brand new ones since mine were older. Then I have monthly visit reports printed up from past pain mgt dr. that are 2 pgs each which have my vitals, dx's, progress from previous month, then comments from dr. including his treatment plans. I usually also include a summary of life history leading me to my present condition (lists all auto accidents, diseases, etc. & their dates showing my progression to this point).That is usually too much to read for them, however at least it is all there for them to thumb thru while I am there so they know what need to ask me at the apt. Never have I seen a dr. read my paperwork before apt tho-they always go to look at it when they come in the room. One dr. actually asked what I needed to see him for since all he saw in papers was my Prolia inj. for osteoporosis-he didn't have OpanaER printouts, imagings, nothing. It would seem obvious tho without those that I was in pain & he being a pain mgt. specialist that why I was there. He then told me could not treat since my BP was too high. Told me go to ER-now I was almost 2 hrs. away from home & he acted like I came there for a check-up. Anyhow, I appreciate your more direct comments since there is a lot of useful info in your statements. Thanks,
Chris-Daytona Beach,FL (eastcoast central FL)

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You will need recent MRI's and possibly other diagnostic tests to price you have a medical reason to be in pain severe enough to require pain management. You also need to research New York State Laws governing pain management.because they have gotten stricter than other states.

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