I Have Been Taking Methadone For 9 Years Went To My Appointment And The Place Was Shut Down Now Cant Get Records Live In Chronic Pain But (Top voted first)
UpdatedI am in immediate need of a pain doctor who will write methadone,my spciatic nerve is crushed and I have 2 slipped disk and a herneated disk,I have been seeing a pain doctor,when I went to my appointment this month,the doors was locked and a note on the door that said "permanetly closed",now I can't get my records or anything and no one will see me without the records and referral,if you know anyone who can help,please let me know,because of all these doctor shoppers and abusers,with all my other conditions,I'm so scared and I just had major surgery.alabama woman suffering,needs help.
Very interesting biography, it only leaves me wondering how you! typed so much with gnarled fingers as you so eloquently described. I love my lyrica also but had no idea it was so dangerous to go without it. Thank you sincerely!!
Let me guess, Dr Veluz??? I was going to him as well and I went in for my appointment too and it had the same note. They wont answer the phone or anything. Im looking for a new doc as well. Ive been so sick. Good luck with the search and please let me Know if you find another doctor.
Have you tried contacting the social work department of a local hospital?
If you explain to them what happened, they may be able to help you find someone that will see you and assist you.
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Hi All, I have been on Methadone for Intractable Chronic Pain for over 10 years. I had been seeing a Psychiatrist/Intractable Pain who was a "high dose" pain management physician. Long story short, he passed away unexpectedly and left a lot of pain patients without pain management. He passed away in 2010, so the last two years I have been suffering as the pain management drs in Beaumont, Tx. area of really afraid to prescribe the medications I was on, which ws Methadone and Actiq for breakthrun pain. I no longer am on the Actiq as I can't find a dr. to prescribe as it is what is called ""off label" since I am not diagnosed with cancer, but was approved by Medicare Part D due to many diagnosis that to lengthy to go into. Since 2010 I have gone from 120mg of Methadone a day to 30mg. By the way the dr that passed away was in Houston, Tx. My quality of life has been greatly affected and am looking for a dr in HOUSTON, TX, who will prescribe more than 30mg of METHADONE per day. If anyone knows of a good psychiatrist or pain management doctor please HELP....I am moving to Houston, Tx next month. Thank you
Try your hospital records, a consult with a doc who treated you there. That might help and I'm sure they have Anesthesiologists who are trained in Pain Management. It is illegal for a practice or practitioner to close and NOT give you as chance to get your records (or copies). Were your scripts filled in local pharmacies? They're YOUR records, too and most pharmacists will print them out for you. They're proof of a sort.
Not to defend or justify how the message was done, but for someone to question or is as bad as the Doctors and Government that has interfered and ruined people's lives. I can make a message as long as that or longer, but I don't type I use my voice and to dictate my messages.....technology works if you know how to use it.
Thank you so much,I'm willing to try anything for help,thank you and may God bless!
I have been suffering from chronic pain for over 10 years. My pain clinic shut down and i cant get my records. I dont know what to do...
Just go to where ur tests like MRI xray etc was done...any doc can look up any prescriptions u were on...I don't understand why this is a problem?
Did you know that Dr.V is back in business.I don't use him but they did call trying to get me to come back,unless this is again that he's closes.
Well said, both of you. Find an EXPERIENCED social worker (MW) ay your local hospital and explain your dilemma. Yes, you're right this clown was SHUT DOWN by the state and federal CS folks. However, even though patient records ARE evidence, see (ask the Social Worker) if you can get A COPY of yours. Good bless all three of you and the best of luck!
Re: Elle (# 18)
I live very close to Nashville and go to a pain clinic there. I'm also an RN who works in a clinic. We don't dispense the medicines here; however, patients get scripts. Sometimes he only prescribes one day at a time until the patient shows they can properly handle more medication. And we have callbacks for the patients who do get more than just one day's worth.
Anyhow I know it's been a year or so since u typed this so if u need help still or need an understanding non-judgemental friend, please let me know. Anyone in this chat can write me back. I just want to help, or be a friend if that's what you are looking for. Chronic pain warriors need to stick together. As well as addicts. I'm not just a nurse who takes methadone, but a supporter. I'll help anyone who asks. Hope to hear from you. Take care.
were you seeing dr stevens in daphne? seems he has closed too
Do you mean Dr. VandeCar from Tampa Pain Clinic??
This is really beyond terrible!! Did you get help finally? I wish you the best!
dr. Muhammad Ali in Alabama just west of Cullman Alabama I can't remember the city's name
Just moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Anchrage, Ak...Need pain medication from Doctor or Pain Management clinic.
Re: mrnono68 (# 4)
Where do you 2 live? Posting what town you're in may be able to help. That sucks!!!
Re: david (# 3)
No, chronic pain patients can’t go to a methadone clinic. If they do they’ll never get paint treatment again because it will look like they’re a drug addict. I don’t know if it’s all states, but the state I live in doctors are not allowed to prescribe addictive medication to drug addicts. It’s illegal.
Re: Pregabalin Goblin (# 8)
Oh I thought you were recommending Lyrica and I was coming to the comments to say my god don’t do that the withdrawals are worse than opiate withdrawals, but then I see you covered that in your comment. Gabapentin, withdrawals worse than opiate withdrawals, they take like a month it’s terrible. Plus this medication’s never helped my pain they just made me feel drunk. I don’t want to feel drunk
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