I Need A Doctor In San Jose California That Will Prescribe Me Vicodin For My Back Pain (Page 5) (Top voted first)

I just this morning went to my doctor and I went because my back pain I have had for 3 years that I have opted not to take pain killers for has gotten so bad I can't work out, I can't stand at work for more than 5 minutes with out pain and I am now losing sleep too. I told my doctor all of this and he thinks i need to have rehabilitation and physical therapy which doesnt even start till next month. I need a doctor that understands my immediate needs for my pain. Can anyone help?

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I was recently in a car accident and fractured bones in my neck and back as well as broke my clavicle bone and 3 ribs. I just moved back to the Bay Area and my pcp won't write the oxycodone 30 mg 120 any longer. Does anyone have suggestions for a doctor I can see in the east bay? Thanks

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Charlie, I've been wanting to ask a pain patient living in Santa Cruz if it's really difficult to find a pain management Doc who will prescribe pain narcotics, muscle relaxants, etc. I've been in 2 accidents, had multiple broken bones, 5 surgeries (plates/screws to connect bones), all of that triggered a horrible case of Fibromyalgia. Most days I can hardly get out of bed, it's not fun but I try my best. I used to live in Santa Cruz and had most of what I just described happen while living in Southern California. My husband and I and setting in motion to move back to Santa Cruz except my concern of not being able to find a pain management doc. I also do PT, chiro, and the healthy things but I have 2 fabulous docs here, a super kind, caring pain doc and same with an internist. Do you think I will have a tough time finding a caring doc that won't make me suffer or don't move? I'd love to hear from anyone close to the Santa Cruz/San Jose areas. Thanks, Jen

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did u ever find anyone? I just moved from Tampa to San Jose and I am having the same problem...idk what to do

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Hi! I am a Veteran that has had constant pain for years. I was cut off from pain medication many years ago, even while suffering horribly for almost a decade. This year I finally had some surgeries that are slowly improving my function. However I am still in pain at this time and my doctors refuse to prescribe any pain medication to get me through the rough days. I have been through the laundry list years ago and Percocet is what has helped the best with the least negative effects. I am looking for a doctor in the San Jose area that could help me manage the pain so I can tolerate my recovery more easily.

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Re: USMC Veteran (# 94)

Hey, why won't they supply you? Did you break your pain agreement? Did you doctor shop or make a false police report about your meds being stolen. Not trying to be a dick but something happened....

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Lou try FB you know my first name in georgia

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I did that and I also went on Yelp and complained about Doctor Norman Kahan a pain management doctor. He called me and said he was paying people to write good complaints. One such person said what a good surgeon Kahan is. He is in Los Gatos Ca and he is Not a surgeon. Yet Yelp pulled my post.
The laws are against us. I hope I can write this as this is my opinion and my experience.

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My post should have read good reports on Dr Kahan. He paid for those or he told me he did. There are not many physicians who will not prescribe even codeine. I am not in Santa Cruz. Many people who reside there are looking for a doctor who will prescribe pain medication. I was trying to find a good doctor but failed so I went to my private physician and he helped me out. Maybe you can look up doctors and then read Yelp and see what people are saying. If many say a doctor is mean and cold and has no bedside manner and then a few turn up saying that the same doctor is wonderful, be suspicious. There are those who will get paid for lying. Most have never been on Yelp and have no history on Yelp. Pharmacists don't help. They stay out of it. It is a hard time for people with pain.

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Doctors are under the gun. Laws have changed. If you see any doctor and say you need pain medication they will send you away.

There is a doctor in Redwood City who will take care of you IF you have up to date files and don't take huge amounts. You would have to sign a contract and give a U/A each visit. Her name is Elaine Date, a pain management doctor. I doubt she would like her name here though. She is a kind very excellent physician.

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Jasmine thank you for confirming my suspicions. I'm in San Jose and am moving partially because of the hoops I'm having to jump through.

I have neurological issues which cause spasms that tear my joints; so I need the impossible 3 to function. I've done multiple rounds of PT & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy both great tools but...

Today I left pain management in tears after begging to keep my skeletal relaxant and benzo... Denied any relief for the actual pain.

The only reason I'm in PM at this point is none of my other Drs want to touch the benzo.

I love it here, but I'm only 40 and don't think some quality of life is too much to ask for. I'd like to work, grocery shop, maybe visit a friend...

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Hi Wes,

In regards to finding a local pain doctor, I have listed below a couple websites specific to locating pain management doctors in a given area. All you have to do is input your city or zip code for narrowed results:
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You can give this other page a try too if you come up with different results for some reason or another:
wellness.com/find/pain%20management%20specialist

Many of the results you find (in one or both of the links above) also list a phone number for that specific doctor; I'd consider calling up a number of them to see if they are accepting new patients; some aren't, but most usually are.

Unfortunately, no one can know ahead of time what a doctor is or is not willing to prescribe, as that is based on the doctor's discretion. Some advice I can give you is to not specifically ask for any specific medication when you see a new doctor. Make sure to transfer or take a copy of all your medical records with you. Then, the best approach is to discuss up front and honestly what has and hasn't worked for you in the past. Most doctors will take it under consideration if they know it's worked for you without causing any problems or severe side effects.

I hope this information helps!

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Hi, my name is Tony. I know you asked scott what he was looking for in a dr. But I need a new 1 too. My doctors office just closed down yesterday. My doctor was prescribing me 10mg hydrocodone. Which I was allowed to take 8 times a day. He would prescribe me 240 a month. I was looking for a dr. Simular to mine. If you know of 1 please let me know.

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Im new to SJ from MA and need a new Dr. Ive been taking 10/325's for a few years due to a degenerative disc in my L4/L5. Hoping you can help out. Thanks!

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I'm looking for a new Dr having moved to Calif recently from Fla.I have been on methadone 80mg aday and Roxicodone #30 x4 aday for over 2yrs with my last Dr in Fla and for 10ys with my first Dr in Fla. I have taken a few different meds with the first doctor Oxycontin 40 and 80 as well as methadone and morphin which did nothing but cause a terrible case of constipation I have chronic back problems The L4 and the L5 Have had 8 epidurals which really lasted that long. It seems that they look at pain mngmt a little different here in Calif then they do in Fla. I am almost 60 yrs old and my back continues to get worse. I understand there are problems with these drugs in many places esp in Fla. Both my Dr.s were lic and were on hospital staffs The last one I was seeing before moving out here is an antheisolist (?) sorry about my spelling. I am now in San Jose Ca. now If you can recommend to be a few Drs that possibly could help out

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