Doctor In Richmond Va Who Will Prescribe Opiates For Severe Chronic Pain

Katharine Says:

Fri, September 27, 2013

I have moderate to severe Degenerative Disc Disease of Cervical Spine with severe narrowing (stenosis) along with bulging and herniated discs with severe arthritis (osteo) also in cervical spine with boney spurs. I also have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome ad Chronic Fatigue. My pain management doc has done many different procedures, non giving much relief and no long term relief. She has told me there is nothing more she can do. So, I need a Primary Care Doctor who will take over writing my Morphine and Muscle Relaxer. My current Primary Care doctor said she trusted me totally but could not write RX for opiates. I need help. I will not be able to function without some pain meds. I live in Gen Allen, a Richmond, VA suburb. Please helpp. Thank you.

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Verwon Says:
Sat, September 28, 2013

Hello, Katharine! Sorry that you're so miserable, it's terrible for anyone to have to suffer.

However, under the new regulations that were enacted this year, no PCP is going to be able to prescribe you opiates for long-term chronic pain. They have been severely restricted on what they can prescribed, how much they can prescribe, why they can prescribe it and for how long they can prescribe it.

In order to continue getting them you'll need to have them prescribed from a pain management specialist.

Learn more Morphine details here.

Is there a different pain management specialist that your PCP can refer you to?

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Mike Says:
Thu, February 6, 2014

Have been on opiates for 18 years for incredibly painful IBS and probably Chrons disease (it's been a while since I had a colonoscopy, but there is a Chrons blood panel now, and my number is off the charts). Have been seeing doc for 14 yrs-prescribes 240 30mg oxy and 6 10 mg methadone. But due to the incredible tolerance, it isn't even close to stopping pain.

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BlueVell Says:
Thu, February 20, 2014

Mike-
Would you be willing to share the name of your doctor? And are you around/near Richmond VA? And Katharine, were you able to find a doctor?

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Johnny Says:
Thu, May 29, 2014

Hey who do you see? I'm in Spotsy and need a new doc

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RVAforusa Says:
Mon, June 23, 2014

Bluebell, were you able to fine neone? I also know of several subutex/suboxone prescribing docs in richmond too.

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RVAforusa Says:
Mon, June 23, 2014

Subs anyone? My dr is taking new patients in richmond, va area. Email me {edited for privacy}

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Courtney Says:
Thu, August 7, 2014

I would like help seeing subs dr

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Vee Says:
Sun, August 24, 2014

Can you send me ur dr's info please? I live outside of richmond and can't find a dr that will help me with pain. {edited for privacy}

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kg123 Says:
Thu, August 28, 2014

Hello Mike....I have been also taking 30mgs of oxycodone (150/month) and 10 mgs methadone (150/month) - from my pain management dr. For the last 6 years. - However he just retired 2 months ago and I am now desperately needing to find me a new pain management Dr. - I live in the Richmond area and wanted to see if you would be able to forward me any Doctors names or info that you may know of that I might try to get in with? Thanks for your time and any help you may offer - And I hope that you can get your pain more controlled soon.

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colie Says:
Fri, September 5, 2014

I also am in need of a new doc for my chronic back/spine issues. Have been under care of pain clinic/med. management doc for several years and very soon moving to Richmond area. Can anyone give me names of docs in area who will prescribe my meds, please. Oxycodone 15mg and ativan.

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Kathy Says:
Sat, September 13, 2014

Hi... can you please share your doctor's name who is helping you with your pain by trusting you with pain meds? I really need help. Thanks so much.

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Grant Says:
Wed, September 17, 2014

Can you send mr name if doc?

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Mic Says:
Tue, September 23, 2014

I have sciatica, facet damage which makes me need ablasions about about every 8 months and a tilting and rotating pelvis. I am currently taking 1 1/2 10 mg lortab 2 times a day. I may be moving to Richmond VA. Does anyone know a DR that will keep me on my medication?

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Dawn Says:
Wed, September 24, 2014

Pleas Send Name Of Dr. I'veBeEn UnableToWalkOr Care ForMy Baby For 8 Months

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Chris Says:
Thu, September 25, 2014

In need of a good pain doctor. In chronic pain same problems as everyone else. Please Please Please .... I need a doctor who will prescribe me the medication I really need to treat my problems. Please get back to me ASAP... Richmond or Northern Virginia

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Mic Says:
Thu, September 25, 2014

Were you able to find a Dr. near Richmond that prescribes opiates for major bone pain?

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Mikew Says:
Mon, October 20, 2014

Please help me and provide that Drs name I really need a good doc

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sara1005 Says:
Fri, October 24, 2014

I am in the same boat as you and am looking for a pain management doc in the Richmnond area. Have you or anyone you know found anyone decent yet? I need to get an appointment by the end of November...

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Kat D Says:
Sat, October 25, 2014

Hi,

I just read your post about chronic pain. I am in Richmond VA, and I'm in serious need of a doctor willing to trust me and prescribe opiates. Did your post lead to any names of doctors from others? I am desperate.

Thanks so much for any help you can offer.

K.D.

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Sarah Says:
Sat, October 25, 2014

I am trying to find a new pain management doctor who will continue to cover my pain medications that help me so much with my pain management! I have polymyalgia rheumatica and numerous other health issues that I need meds for. Could you please share your doctor's name in the Richmond Va area? I would be most grateful! My email address is {edited for privacy}. Thank you :)

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sandy Says:
Tue, May 1, 2018

I have been on opioids and oxymorphone for my degenerative disc disease & herniated discs. I have been successful with my pain regiment. However, my doctor retired. Now I am desperate to find a doctor who can help me stay with the medications I need. {edited for privacy}.

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Chris Says:
Thu, March 22, 2018

Re: Mike (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

Has anyone replied here to this question? I'm literally going to go into foreclosure on my house if I don't find a good decent fair pain dr... I have been on my meds for 16 years and the ones out here in VA beach that prescribe demand insurance. This is crazy scary. I'm even willing to drive to Richmond so I can work and continue to support myself my kids and keep my house. God bless you guys. This is horrible for us legit people that play by the rules... Again good luck all of you. Please help!! I truly don't want to drive all the way out there and wind up with a horrible team of rude people... Drug panels and the rules are fine. I'm also hoping it's a 2 month cycle and not every 25 days for appts but that part no one can control. I understand. Thanks! Help please!

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Teresa Says:
Tue, January 23, 2018

Re: ALSFighter (# 101) Expand Referenced Message

I sure do know where you're coming from. I have had 18 surgeries since 2009 and just went through one that left me with a nurse coming out three days a week and I really need a good doctor. If you can help please let me know.

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