Oxycodone 10 325 Needed For Back Pain

I am a 28 year old female and I am on 10/325 Oxycodone for almost 5 years now for lumbar chronic pain. My new MD wants me to see a surgeon or get off of the painkillers altogether. I have seen two different surgeons in the past and they both told me surgery isn't an option. But my MD thinks otherwise and wants me to get an MRI. This medication is the only way I can function daily. I have tried to stop and taper off and such but it just causes my back to lock up so bad I can't even walk. How can I convince my doc that I need this medication? Any advice would help greatly. And this doctor is the only doctor I can see in my town due to my insurance plan. Otherwise I'd have to see one 68 miles away so a new doctor won't help.

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Hi katien28,

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately I don't believe you can "convince" your doctor (or any doctor for that matter) to give you the specific medication you're seeking. It sounds as if he is only making his decisions based on what he believes to be in your best interest.

Have you tried any alternative therapies like acupuncture or acupressure massage with essential oils? There are many non invasive therapies that could potentially help (if you stick with them). I'm sure your doctor is just afraid of you becoming addicted to the Oxycodone and wants to make sure you try everything else before opting to stay on the medication.

I hope this helps in some way, please post back if you have any questions!

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I have had several therapies and IV's. Chriopractor pt massages acupuncture yoga. Nothing seems to help I have spent thousands of dollars over the years trying to kick this pain. Like I said I've been on this Med for almost 5 years. I know I'm depended to this medication but I take it as prescribed. I dont know why the surgeons say that surgery isn't an option. I wish I was because I don't like how oxycodone makes me feel but its the only pill that helps the pain

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