Need Help Finding A Doctor That Will Prescribe Methadone For Pain Management In West Tennessee (Page 3)
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I have a unique situation. I am a recovering addict with severe chronic pain. I have really bad scoliosis that's in my neck and back and been in several really bad car wrecks. Lets just say I'm a tree magnet when riding with other people. I have been on suboxone and subutex for the last 2 years. Before then I was going to the methadone clinic on and off for a few years but I couldn't pay for it anymore so I had to stop going. And before and during that I was going to the pain clinic for my back and neck pain. I was prescribed 120 10mg oxycodone and 120 60mg Morphine. Before all that I was Doing like 6 to 10 80mg OxyContin and 6 to 10 200mg morphine a day off the street from age 16-24. This was before I got insurance and found out I had scoliosis at the age of 24 and now about to turn 28. So there's no way I can take pain pills cause they don't work for my pain or my life. I haven't had a job or really got out of the house in the last two years because of the pain I'm in. I can't live a normal life on suboxone or subutex I'm just stuck in pain and became distant from everybody and everything I love. methadone was the only thing that has ever worked and gave me a normal life. If anybody can help me find a doctor I would appreciate it. Thank You

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Willing to help.
what mg are you currently taking/what meds are you on (including opioid and any previous prescribed)?

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Carrie, I definitely understand how you feel and I'm a single parent of three daughters. I have Charcot-Marie-Toot which is prgressive for which there is no treatment or cure.I know you nine year old doesn't understand but trust me he knows something is wrong.Don't sacrifice your future with your grandkids just to do a little more today.It took me 15 years to get correctly diagnosed, I spent a long time at a methadone clinic worked my way up to monthly, finally after I was diagnosed I was able to get my medicine from the doctor. now the doctors won't write it, and if I went back to a clinic I would basically have to tell them a lie that I was taking my medicine incorrectly, and would have to go daily, the nearest clinic is about a 45 minute drive. On top is thatI would have to start at 30 milligrams (I was on 85 - 100 mg for the past 15 yrs.) and the only way to increase is to say you're in withdrawal I almost kicked that got kicked out for saying I was in pain. I have found that cannabis helps me greatly with my pain spasticity and nausea. my doctor had no problem with this until I asked to be sent for a consult to try and get methadone back, since it is what helps me best for almost 20 years. unfortunatelyI was put on the fentanyl patch and my doctor was told that I must now be tested and off of THC or I would not get anything. I am thinking about asking to be tested by saliva because THC is said to be out in 48 hours.

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Carrie,

What is the strategic patch do you mean Duragesic?

I hate to tell you but it sounds as if you need some other options. You are deeply depressed, and if you are laying down most of the time that is NOT what this medication was written for. It is to get you up and have quality of life.

Some of the side effects are depression, impending doom, anxiety, weight loss and deep lethargy. You definitely need some changes, however, if you refer to Duragesic withdrawal is one of the worst you will ever know even on a slow taper.

What do you use for breakthrough and why do you take medications; what are your pain disorders?

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Posters,

What "Kevin" writes is a danger to your life - do not try it or even think about it. Anyone here who is suicidal there is a national hot line and you need to call the number they are wonderful, will get you whatever help you need, and not steer you towards more danger.

DO NOT ever mix various sedatives with opioids unless normally prescribed and well tolerated by your regular physician.

All of us on pain management are hit hard by the FDA 120 mg. morphine equivalent I had Dr. Famous in California for 5 years and now 30 of us were told hit the road because we are out of state; even he cannot write for high level opioid users (my DNA shows I am an ultra rapid metabolizer) and I may die shortly due to the medical profession (which I am in) being pussies about treating our pain.

Odumma is behind our current pain management issues BUT you have choices about life or death, make them with integrity.

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Posters,

I know this is an older post and pray that some of the negative did not push the guy starting the conversation over the edge. As a professional nurse, pain advocate, and published researcher I have in emergent situations referred legitimate pain clients to a methadone clinic as a last resort (to save their life) while we tried to get them hooked up with another pain specialist.

If they do not see the medical history (and I'd prepare a short one you should carry at all times) you should be ok but the treatment with the addiction drugs will kick you out especially with the new FDA 120 mg. morphine equivalent rule. Physicians are bearing down hurting legitimate pain clients by obeying this mess and it's all Odumma driven.

I am really hoping the original poster is ok if you are still around give us a head's up so we know it ok?

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I feel you with the social situations. I always get your so beautiful you should find a man. You know what none of my so called friends not even most of my family knows how I look, how I get when I have pain levels that spike to a freaking 10. And yes I see no future. The worse part of it all is I am a single mom of a 9 year old and most of his friends mom's are always inviting us to do something with them. I have it about 50-50 now 50 percent of the time I can do it sometimes on sheer gut will power for my child but every year he grows so does my pain and his social life gets busier. HOW do I keep going ? How do I tell him no? How do I keep all the guilt inside. I am sick. I take 100mcg of the strategic patch plus 25 more mcg when the breakthrough pain or surgeries take place. I keep things hidden and rush recovery from surgery because I feel like my child sees me lying down enough anyways. I know this could NOT be good for me either but I will never get this time back with my child ever again. someone PLEASE give me advise. I have no family but my child and I. I cannot will not fail. being a mom means everything to me. Being a good mom means My prayers are answered. God Help me.

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For the 1`0th times: addiction medicine is not a specialty recognized by the american society of medical specialist. no residencies to speak of and, most importantly, no boards to past. The last time an addiction specialist" worked with me on a case, I told him tat he was leaving, or I was — and I have a methadone maintenance license (or m y department does). I can't speak for all the alleged addiction specialists. butafter one horrific experience (and the guy was brilliant — just, in layman's terms, "f-----g" nits!

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I am experiencing a lot of pain. I have spine problems & peripheral neuropathy. it hurts more when doing this. I am just upset cause my nice sweet Dr is going to a new clinic for diabetes. I already have applied and they are supposed to call me back. This is out of California, Dallas, ft w, Houston. It's new. Everyone was bringing him donuts, & getting there refills, I still have 2 refills on xanax & 5 on pain meds, but wanted more on xanax but have appt with psy n p sept 21st & pain m Dr Oct 6.he is not as nice as Dr I saw today, this Dr is sweet, I am going to try to get in touch with him Tues. He just forgot about giving me more refills, I still have 2 but need to find another nice Dr. I am really sick. {edited for privacy}. I can go the old Dr in Rockwall if I need the he Rx me methadone for pain & xanax too thanks, Kay

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This might help. Pain management docs will have pamphlets in their office. Find a pamphlet concerning Medtronic intrintrathecal pumps. In the pamphlet there is a list of Drs. the company finds knowledgeable and compassionate enough to recommend people suffering with pain. These drs will prescribe methadone while waiting on the pump or instead of the pump. They prescribe because their patients are beyond a level of pain a human being can live with and could possibly have a heart attack or stoke.
I mentioning this because these drs.are being harassed by the dea for standing by their oath and helping patients. It might seem like the drs don't believe u but they have to cover their asses. They might ask u to bring in an Mir
One more thing. You might be asked who referred you. My family Dr. gave me the name of the Dr I see now, I spent a night on pain meds in the er and the Dr there gave me the same name and said he heard great things. This same Dr was listed in the pamphlet and patient review online were like nothing I had read before. I'm in my though and in and out of the er for 6 yrs and scrappy drs.
I hope you have the same luck as I did. Review the drs listed and see what patients are saying. Make your appt. with those drs
God Bless
I pray for an end to the torture we have endured at the hand of our own govt. Breaks my heart

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I've been battling this problem for years as well. Wish I could say I'm winning but I'd be lying. My father had pain issues and consequently became addicted to the prescription meds. When doctors took away his scripts he committed suicide 4 days Later. He was my best friend and I will never forgive him for taking himself from me. NOTHING in this world is worth killing yourself for. No situation is hopeless please remember. On another note when pain meds stop having an analgesic effects there are non narcotic medications that will potentate opiates, promethezine (for nausea) clonodine (for blood pressure) if you add 1-2 mgs of xanax or klonopin if you can't get benzos there is a supplement called kratom that potentiates opiates as well. Please be very careful when mixing these medications as there is a high risk of overdose so remember that you can always add more, you can never add less. Start small.

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That's me too. Everything you said, from no insurance to not even wanting to leave the house for fear of pain, and how ill be a drag to hang with old friends. Even makes it hard to see my little girl, she's 3 and is so full of life. And I'm doing my best to play with, but secretly can't wait for her mother to pick her up so I can crash from the pain.

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Hi Screwed-I really identify with just about everything everyone on this page have spoken about-I know the feelings of wanting to commit suicide and the fear of going to Hell-(I am Christian) yet I am so tolerant to meds after three consecutive pain problems that anyone who thinks I'm getting high I would sometimes like to become physical towards! That would be a first. Chronic severe pain; whatever the cause will finally make you reclusive-withdrawn (sorry-redundant) and fear any social commitment. My friends I haven't seen in about a year had plans to stop by and I was petrified! All because I can't predict what my pain level will be! It gets pathetic-my sad story is I could cut my pain by quite a bit with surgery for one of the problems but can't afford the medicare copays. They're a drop in the bucket for many people but completely out of my reach. The friends I have left tell me (despite my age) "oh-you're so pretty-why not just meet a guy get married and have health benefits!" Honestly! I find myself looking at dating sites and it seems everyone is a skier, hiker; gym fanatic-you get the picture-all these things a girl with a nightmare of back problems and a lower leg full of steel who can't stand some days would interest! Seriously Screwed, don't discuss suicide and then not write again. We're all suffering emotionally and physically so drop a line. God Bless.

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does anyone know any doctors n west tenn that perscribes methadone

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there is a methadone clinic in Knoxville. I'm not sure of the address, but the phone # is 865-522-0661. I can't remember how much it is, but I believe it is around $85/wk. That seems high, but you can't put a price on the amount of pain you're in. Good luck.

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Screwed, I understand where your coming from. I been fighting this battle 20 years now. We both deserve metals. From my understanding,TN laws got changed this summer so my Dr can't prescribe methadone, referred me to CPS, but my records didn't make it. They discharged me and I almost lost my mind, had to be hospitalized. Now on a medication that makes me feel like a zombie just to bear the pain. Good luck, don't give up, You are not alone.

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Hang in there. Im in the same sinking boat. Something must be done. You have drs that "dont believe in pain meds", you got pain clinics that treat you like a junkie child with the tolerance of a ferret or you can go to the clinic and get all the methadone you want..cheap...and the govt is gettin their slice compared to the normal drs..you can bet on it..so here you can have 240 mg a day of methadone at ten bucks a dose jus sayin your addicted to percocet used for pain that doesnt work anymore after ten years... orrr you can take the last cox-2 left on the market (for a reason they are all but gone)and wait on some boobs to grow on a man or a stroke or heart attack..orr you can get ulcers and hypertension and a bad heart from som meloxicam or other nsaids everyday and still hurt..hey you can even burn your liver out w tylenol and noones scared of the govt..nevermind..its futile.. hang in there.. i dont know what to do either. Cant work, relationships are over cause im irritable all the time, and i have no goals anymore. Jus take it hour by hour and sometimes minute to minute.. I ponder suicide often also. Just to end the pain. How could god be mad at me for that. I been hangin in like a champ for a dozen yearz now. My rope is gone

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Anyone in the medical field can see every prescription wrote to you, from where and for what! Its on a database fill called Casper sheets! For Dr shopping and so they won't prescribe you something that will make you overdose from not telling them what you already have in your system! Just like EVERYONE going to the hospital cause of idk back pain and getting narcotics, they do not give them out so freely now! No one does because people abuse everything and ruin it for others that really need it! I'm not saying you are one of them! An think if people waaay older and how they lived and grew up with pain and aches! People now a days are sooo quick to say ouch I need a narcotic for something maybe a ibuprofen could of helped!

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I HAVE no faith in drs anymore............. sad bit true.... my husband was in the military .. served in Iraq and we moved ever 2 to 3 yrs.. as soon as he retired I was shafted... GOOD NEWS IS ... I am on no med... bad news is... I AM IN hell... I a STRONG ... I will live.. NOT.. not to sound morbid.. I don't believe in suicide.... but I WISH I DID MOST DAYS... I will survive... TY FOR LETTING ME VENT... sometimes we just need to let it out..... GOD HELP YOU ALL... I PRAY YOU WILL COME IN CONTACT THT HAVE COMPASION AND SYMPATHY... THIS I pray for ALL that are in pain and sorrow xooxoxoxoxo

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If you want to find out what your medication record is for scheduled medications check with your state prescription monitor program. Many time you can get this information by filling out a form that is on the internet or they can send you one. Sometimes they require you sign the form in front of a notary which the UPS store (not a post office) can do for you. There is a small free for the Notary. If you are moving to another state you might want to check the state you are going to since some states are now sharing this information. Not every state has the a Prescription monitor but most do. Also each state is different with what medication is reported and how many years they monitor. Having this information can be very helpful if you are seeing a new doctor. These days if you forgot you were on some pain medication and forget to put that in your history a new doctor may think you are not being truthful and send you on your way with no help (and get stuck with the $200.00 bill for the visit.)

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Jackson tn has a methadone clinic thats all I know.god bless you.

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