Have Relocated From Ny To Pensacola/destin Fl Area, Does Anyone Know Of Pain Specialist Who Can Help Me? Need Percocet 10mg. I Have All My Records. (Page 2)
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Have a multitude of chronic pain issues and can not find doctor to help me.Have medical records with me. Reports from Neurologist, Rhuematologist, Pain Treatment Center, Physiatrist, MRI's, CT Scan and three years of pharmacy records. Being treated like a drug addict. Without meds for three months. (Percocet 10/325). Not functioning and very sick. Can anyone help me?

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Please do not start on Cymbalta. There are many message boards out there explaining the horrible side effects of withdrawal. Several legal suits are on going and the duration of withdrawals can be months long. This is not a pain medication. It is an antidepressant/ antipsychotic prescribed OFF LABEL for Fibromyalgia.

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Have any you been able to find a doctor in the Pensacola area? I know these post are as old as 2 years ago but I just came across it. I'm in the same situations as you all were then :( I've tried ALL of the natural treatments which helped to a degree, and I don't want to be dependant on medication forever, but the insurance I have won't cover the surgery that I need right now so unfortunately, the bandaid of medicine, along with natural supplements and chiropractic care is what's going to work for now...I'm just having a problem finding a dr since all of the new pain laws have taken place.
Thanks!

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Have you been able to find a doctor yet? I'm in the same position as you and really need to see a dr.
Thanks!

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Hi Pamela,

I am just very curious as to why you, and many others, come here to look for doctor referrals after moving from another state.

It would seem to me that if you have severe and chronic pain, you would research all of this before moving. And why wouldn't you get a referral from a doctor you had before moving? Who was providing you with medication prior to your move? Couldn't that doctor give you a referral to a new doctor as well as forward all of your medical records?

This is not to be rude at all, I am genuinely curious.

I know that if I were moving to a new state, the first thing I would do is to establish a new PCP, Pain Mgmt Specialist, and have all my records and prescription needs pre-determined before I moved.

And you are not alone -- there are dozens of people like you who are looking for a pain doctor, but now it has become critical and they are in agony.

I certainly wouldn't go to a medical chat board to find a doctor once it has become a crisis. At the very least, can't you call the local hospital(s) to get a referral?

I must be missing something here. Would love to understand!

Good luck to you!

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I have recently relocated to Pensacola, Florida and in desperate need of a Primary Care Physician and a Pain Specialist!?!? I have been on my current meds for a long time and they are very effective in keeping my pain under control and effective to keep me functional on a daily basis! I have my records, but I do not even know where to start to find a physician............................ I don't want my meds to change because they work as they are prescribed! Anyone know of a good physician in Pensacola, Florida - PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP!

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IT S awful right now in FL. Their pill mills and shortage of meds at all pharmacies seems like a nightmare. Try EClinicMd, they will email or call you back they're reliable and legitimate.... as long as you have your record. I m just warning you about FL and how abusers have made it hard for us. Good . Luck, plz do let me know if I helped.

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Thank you for your response. Since arriving here from NY 5 months ago I have been asking people if they could recommend a pain specialist. One person was even a doctor (a family friend) and all I heard from everyone was "down here they don't prescribe opioids". One doctor, a specialist, saw the pain I was in and he prescribed hydrocodone. Then he told me it was "a one time only prescription". During another flare I tried a different doctor, (sports medicine) he prescribed Cymbalta, and said "this is how I'm going to treat your pain issues"!! I just don't get it.

I have joined "Angie's List" in my quest to find a doctor who will take my pain issues seriously. Someone who will take the time to review my medical & pharmacy records. I don't want to be some doctors guinea pig and put a bunch of crap into my system, that I know from past experience, does not work.

I have serious sleep issues as well as CFS, FMS, MFS, Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, herniated and bulging discs...As I said before, I have the documentation which states all of the above. I'm still trying to find a pain specialist down here. Will keep you posted how I make out. Thank you again for your response.

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How have you been looking for a doctor?

The reason I'm asking is because the biggest mistake I see many people making in your situation is calling a new doctor and asking if they will prescribe a particular medication. If you do that, doctors and their staff will view it as drug seeking behavior and, in many cases, you won't even get in the door.

What you need to do is set up an appointment with a new pain management specialist, without asking for anything specific ahead of time and then make sure to give them a full copy of your records. If they can see what has and hasn't worked for you in the past, as documented by a fellow physician, there is a better chance that they will prescribe accordingly.

Learn more Percocet details here.

Does anyone have a specific pain management clinic they can recommend?

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