Need A Doctor In The West Subs Of Chicago - I Take Norco 10/325's For Pain (Page 2)
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Can anybody recommend a pain management practice near Aurora IL to treat back injuries? The challenge is that many non narcotic medications have not been working well for me and I do not feel good from drugs like Lyrica. I would ideally like a clinic where they would be willing to review my medical history in full and prescribe an appropriate treatment.

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For those worried about pain management here is a short version of my story, I had 6 major surgeries, worst was 9 inches ( instead of the one I was suppose to have) of spinal surgery due to adult spina bifida. For a year prior to it I could barely walk and was in severe pain.. Was told it was in my head by two neurologist. Received steroid and cortisone injections from pain management that ended in plastic surgery as the injections deteriorated my muscles and tissue! After my surgeries the Pain management Drs put me on 100 mcgs of Fentynal patch every 2days, gave me so much Vicodin, muscle relaxers, phenergan, fiorecet, ect I could have started my own pharmacy! Kept doing it for 6 months.. Ok after that they refused to see me stating since I can't have the injections they needed the space for those that could. (They get paid a minor surgery fee for injections)..they gave me a refill on everything and that was it! I went to the Drs Office ( it was an internal med clinic but was also followed up by neurologist, surgeons, ect). After losing two years of my life and going through 3 drs in the same place, I was told I was depressed and needed to go on antidepressants! I advised them I was not depressed I was drugged out! I refused the meds and asked many times if there was anything else we could try ( I did do a lot of physical therapy). So.. Now they decide to drop me and tell me I need to go back to the same pain management dr that messed me up! I reached my bottom, I left crying and despondent...but as I was leaving the office a Dr I had not seen asked what was wrong and actually listened when I said I wanted my life back. It took almost two years but I was weaned down to 25 mcgs of fentanyl every 3 days and 2 to 3 Vicodin.. Just when I was almost feeling normal my Dr left and the same routine started..once again I left the office after being told to I needed to go to pain management..walked out crying and another Dr . Stopped me and asked what was wrong.. When I told her she actually hugged me and said I am aware of your case and I just started my acupuncture clinic.. If you want, WE will try and get you feeling better! Some days she did acupuncture, some days she just listened, and some days she was my Internal med Dr! But she saved my life! She left about 6 months ago, but never abandoned me! She let me know I was not a drug addict but needed to be my own advocate. Before she left she arranged an appointment with a neurologist who specializes in pain management and believes in acupuncture, non steroid/cortisone shots, and massage therapy! He is brutally honest and respects the same. I still have to take meds as my nerves are permanently damaged from the spina bifida and the neuropathy can take a toll as well as a few other issues, but I now have a life, I am on 12 mcgs of Fentynal and take norco only when I have breakthrough pain! I am learning to pace myself, but still stay active! The Moral of this is to keep notes, be HONEST with your Drs. And be your own advocate or find someone that will.. But the first thing is don't Tell your Drs you need meds, tell them what is wrong, ask for alternatives, and if you can't communicate with your Dr, then obviously he is not listening, or you are not getting through to him! There are some amazing ones out there, but remember they are not Always going to tell you what you want to hear!

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I have a fatal disease and several chronic illness. I had my doctor type all my meds than sign it can use thank god he came done with a brian tumor and the office was closed down. Medical records couldn't be released I did this if I ever got pulled over and had meds with me. I won't carry all my bottles around cause at times they would come up missing. I told my doctor he said the best solution would be a note and carry around 2 of each. This way I would be protected. Well it certaintly helped when finding a temp. Doctor, but the answer to your question there are a lot out there, the reason I know this I spent a lot of time in hospital, it's all by trial and error and a good doctor. Many doctors have been burned by drug seekers, that ruined it for the people that really need it. I would like to tell you but I'm not a doctor. Pain clinic if needed will recommend a pump in your stomach. By printing in caps doesn't mean shouting. I happen to like the looks but I didn't for the fact of that remark. Don't give up, it's discouraging but keep trying have others help. Good luck. I hope you really need it cause it's being abused a lot.

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One difficulty you may be creating for yourself is by trying to insist on a certain narcotic medication. Many doctors see this as drug seeking behavior.

It is actually much better to let your medical records speak for you, whenever you see a new doctor, that way they can see what has been documented by other doctors and they are more likely to take that under consideration. Therefore, you should always make sure to take a copy of your records with you, or make sure that they are sent to the doctor's office, before your appointment.

That said, have you tried a regular pain management clinic/specialist?

There are several in the Aurora area:

Dr. Ramesh B. Bathina 630-966-9999

Fox Valley Pain Management 630-897-6044

Dr. Gregory Arnold Provena Mercy Medical Center 815-901-1856

and that is just a few of the local listings.

However, we have no way of knowing what they will, or will not prescribe, nor what insurance coverage they may accept.

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