Pain Medication Shame (Page 4)
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First of all, I hate taking pain meds but I was almost completely bedridden for 2 yrs. They gave me my life back and I'll be grateful for the rest of my life. My insurance company dropped me right before I was gonna have surgery to get some relief. So I had no choice but to go with the pain meds. I've been on oxycodone 30/150 per month (5 a day) and MS Contin 200mg 2 times daily since 2009. Had breaks when I could. My point is, nobody knows what my daily life is like. I feel ashamed every month getting refills. Maybe it's in my head but the staff at the pharmacy gives me that "pill seeker" look. I guess all that matters is my doctor trusts me and he knows my complete history. I know I'm not taking them for fun. I'd much rather be normal. Can anyone relate to what I'm saying?

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Re: Jack175 (# 101)
What is the name of the pain management center in Sarasota? Are you at liberty to give out that information? Many times people are reluctant to give out names because if the pain management center starts getting a lot of phone calls they feel that they have been targeted and will tighten up their actions or just tell everyone that they are not accepting anymore patients at this time.

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Re: cliff j (# 99)

I had been on pain management for many years. I have never had to ask for medication early and I believe you misunderstood my post! I didn't actually have my medication stolen. Unfortunately about a year ago my pain management doctor got a visit at his office! My doctor didn't tell me what was actually said but he told me that he was afraid and he not only had to start tapering me but many others as well!

And I spent many years of hell trying to keep pain management in the state of Florida because of shyster doctors who wrote prescriptions for anyone some people that really needed it couldn't get it and still can't! I have actually given up trying to find what I know I need because even though the majority of the shyster doctors are gone the good doctors are now afraid to prescribe especially for a new patient!

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Re: Beth (# 105)

I'm sorry to hear that is your reality! I do know what you say is true and it takes a whole lot to admit it! Prayers that you find something that can help you deal with the pain! Changing your diet, exercise, you name it; I have heard of all sorts of things that have helped people! May you find yours!

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Re: Jack175 (# 100)

To thine own self be true!! I've dealt with addiction a lot of my life. And at some point opiates turn on you! You can't live with them or without them. They quit helping pain and made me sick . So I researched and my Dr wrote me 2 mg buprenorphine and half way thru I tapered off. Now I'm living without!! Do I hurt? YES!!! But its worth it!! Learning to live with pain!!! I've had 15 surgeries in my life and I'm not 65.

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Re: Jack175 (# 102)

They all work with Pain Management, and they offices nearby!!

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Re: focked (# 98)

Hey, I'll do everything I can to get you to a better place, just have faith and trust me, ok?

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Re: Jack175 (# 101)

Frocked

Have you tried these places in Boca? It's Called PEACE MEDICAL
FORT LAUDERDALE: 5333 N. Dixie Hwy. Ste 204 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
BOCA RATON: 500 NE Spanish River Blvd. Suite 35 Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Re: focked (# 98)

It doesn't sound like you're able to drive, but if you were, I know of a good PM clinic in Sarasota, if you can get a ride there they would be able to help you.

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Re: focked (# 98)

Focked, there'a a med out there that will help you, I promise.. I was at my end of my rope until I found this. I'ts called Belbuca. You simply put in in your cheek and let it dissolve, and it helps to get you moving by alienating the pain for 12 hours. RX Only

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Re: focked (# 96)

Everything and anything you say to get an early refill will fall on deaf ears. Federal law or Pharmacy rules state how early you can get a refill. For most it is tow or three days. How is a Pharmacist or tech suppose to know the truth from a made up story just to get an early refill. This is the world we live in now.

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Re: Jack175 (# 92)

PS... I dont know that I told you. I live in South Florida (Ft Lauderdale). Our normally sunny days have been replaced by clouds from the ongoing opioid epidemic! As a state with one of the highest senior population, we chronic pain patients are suffering gravely! When I was younger I thought it would be grand to live to be 100. At 61 and in pain I dont want to live another day! Here it is almost 1:30 am and I still have not gotten any sleep! I dont think I can hang on long enough to find the help which was stolen from me through no fault of my own.

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Re: MedsChat Admin (# 94)

Yes it does, and thank you for taking the time to repond!

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Re: Fpharmacist (# 88)

When you cannot get an early refill to go to your father's funeral or your child's wedding we are in a f*****-up world! It was not nearly as f***** up now that you cannot get any medication unless you're very lucky or well you get it! I am ready to be out of my misery.

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Re: Jack175 (# 89)

Following these Farms takes time and effort and when we are in so much pain, exertion exasperates our pain and we are for the most part out of time.

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Re: Jack175 (# 90)

To answer your question, we haven't made changes to how posts are held for moderation / review and we do not single out individuals unless they are displaying abusive behavior. We generally review new messages within 1 business day - we try to do it sooner, but it depends on how many come through. What happens is that we need to cast a wide net in order to block spam, but unfortunately that also catches many legitimate messages each day. Hope this helps to clarify things! :)

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Re: Fpharmacist (# 88)

Let's all be the victor whaddayasay?? Won't cost you a dime!

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Re: focked (# 87)

I get that.. When there's nobody left to help us, we gotta help ourselves, AND others...

What we need that doesn't exist is a placement Service, and who better to do that except us.. Hmm, I'm planning stuff in my head and I do see an opportunity that would benefit all of us. Yep, All of us...

If you don't mind me asking, what's your home State?

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Re: Fpharmacist (# 88)

Interesting.. I do the same with my care team, but the gift card really goes above and beyond. I would think that you'll receive VIP treatment from them, lol! Like you said, we do what we gotta do...

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ADMIN,

Evidently there's a new delivery system for posting, but are there particular hours that the posts are monitored and then displayed? Is this a permanent protocol now? It's been several months since I've been on here so this is new to me. I'm still waiting to see a least 1 post from yesterday, and 2 today. We don't want to get confused with the U.S Mail do we?

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This is way off topic, but I'm wondering where all the folks went that used to crowd these forums? They're like virtual ghost towns. I used to follow a few forums here and took a break for 8 or 9 months. I started browsing through this weekend and it's like people just vanished without any departure posts. Pretty strange. Well, hopefully there's still some good people on here. I can't imagine everyone getting cut off from their meds and not wanting to get on here anymore, but on the other hand I'm sure this "opiate crisis" has weeded out a lot of deadwood, yes?

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