Doctor In Richmond Va Who Will Prescribe Opiates For Severe Chronic Pain (Page 7)

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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Same situation, moved from NJ, my PM doc has me on a comfortable regiment of perc and others for back issues, cancer, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and endometriosis.
I can't find any PM in VA who will continue my treatment.
They all, are going for more holistic approaches that just don't come close to working.
Can anyone recommend a doctor, I'm in Charlottsville but very willing to travel.
HELP

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Can u please give me your doctor's name? I live in chester and my Dr died (Dr vaugh)

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Hi Kathy,

If you could help with a Doc in NC, I have records and MRI's and years of empty RX's that show I have 5 bulged discs, 2 have ruptured, AND can provide 3 surgeons that have all said surgery is a gamble, NO GUARANTEES...I will likely be on meds rest of my life--unless they stop working where surgery risk is not outweighing reward. I have NEVER failed a drug panel, nor run out early, but Drs here have given me all shots, tens unit, acupuncture l, etc. Out there with no relief. Now that they can't charge my insurance $1000s of dollars for treatments that don't work, they refuse to keep writing RXs only (the P.A. ACTUALLY told me if they can't make $$ on treatments, it is a waste of their time to only get $85 from my insurance + my $30 copay..they either "waste" that hour (even though my appts NEVER take longer than 15 mins... He said in that same time, they can be making $3000-$6000 on shots, so regular office visits are COSTING THEM $ (notice how they don't care about helping me!?) Meds don't make me "normal" but they dull the pain from a constant 8+ to a manageable 4-5 level I can mentally block out...I WILL NOT SHARE any info you give me.

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I have been seeing my pain management doctor for over 3 years. As of yesterday (without warning) his office was shut down. I'm an amputee and also suffer back/hip/leg pain. I've just spent the entire day calling doctors and not 1 will prescribe meds. PLEASE can anybody give me the name of a good doctor that understands chronic pain. I'm desperate! I have a daughter and grandson to take care of and my pain makes it impossible. I've been taking ER Morphine 30mg 4x a day and IR Morphine 15mg 2x a day for break through pain. I showed up for my appointment on Thursday morning, the DEA was there and said they'd be open today but unfortunately they aren't opening back up. He was a great doctor that knew the difference between a chronic pain patient and a junkie. I wish the government would keep its nose out of my Healthcare! !! The doctor shoppers have ruined for people who desperately need help. PLEASE PLEASE If you havea good doctor let me know. I don't mind driving outside of RVA for the right doctor. Thanks in advance

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My doctor has recently retired and I'm looking for a new PM doctor. Would you be willing to share the names of doctors I could try. I'm desperate. I'm an amputee and have had 2 back surgeries and just need relief. Please if anyone could help I'd greatly appreciate it.

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Hi Mike,

I'm sorry you suffer the way you do but you are very lucky to have a good doctor to handle your meds. My pain mgt. Dr. passed away a few years ago and my family Dr. Can't keep prescribing my oxy 30mg & Dilaudid. I had a horrible experience Driving from Richmond to North Carolina today to see a pain mgt. Dr. That turned out to be a horrible Dr. After being on opiate treatment as there is no cure for all my spine and damaged nerve issues this guy thought I should try physical therapy again! I**** I'm 57 yrs old and spend most of my pain filled life in bed. I spent 3 months in the HELL of Methadone withdrawal as my Dr had me on 270 10 mg pills per month but couldn't prescribe anymore and took me off way too fast. If you know if any Dr that could help I would be forever grateful!! Wishing you the best in your future!

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I know Dr Gu at National Spine & pain Center in Glen Allen is very very good for you. I'm in the same boat as you with my spine and am 57 years old. I don't abuse or share my meds - on 30 mg oxycodone & 4 mg dilaudid but the new Federal laws have ruined it for all of us whose general practitioner has been prescribing for us! The only reason Dr. Gu would not take me as a patient is I had been on 10mg Methadone pills for PAIN for 15 years! I just lived through the most horrible withdrawal of my life!! I am holding on until I am 6 months off methadone to try to get Dr Gu to see me again.. I hope this helps you,
I took a screenshot of his web mail newsletter but it won't let me insert it here. Good Luck. PS. STAY AWAY FROM A SO CALLED PAIN MGT. DR JOEY THOMAS!! Horrible man!!

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Hi, I am looking for a pain management specialist in the Richmond, VA area to prescribe percocet for chronic back pain due to being in 5 mva's, herniated and bulging discs, osteoarthritis in both knees, spinal arthritis, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Does anyone know of any pcp or pain specialist who I could contact and will be willing to continue writing for my percocets, since my current pcp is transitioning to urgent care? Please help.

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Katherine & warrior46 see my reply regarding Dr Gu in Glen Allen!! I need help desperately but can't turn to him yet. No matter what never take methadone pills for pain !! It is a withdrawal of your worst nightmares!! I hope my previous post helps y'all ... Good Luck
Be very good respectful patients and DONT ASK him for a particular medicine just tell him what has been working ok.

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Cathy please listen the Dr's. Around here even hear that you've bee on methadone they WILL NOT even see you!!! I was on methadone 10mg pills at 9 per day for about 15 years. The Federal law change has ruined it for us REAL pain patients. Don't even try to get your methadone back. I just had to ride out withdrawal from absolute HELL and I still have no help. Stay away from Dr Joey Thomas in NC and Petersburg VA it will be a huge waste of your time, pain and money. He was absolutely horrible and quite rude. I was the
"Perfect" nice calm patient.

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Fun Guy... could you please give me the info? I'm an amputee with back, hip and leg pain. I have all of the necessary documents. I just want to be able to take care of my daughter. I hate her having to watch me in pain every day. PLEASE HELP.

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I just saw your post. I know it's been a couple of years, but I am in desperate need of finding a new doctor who can/will prescribe opioids. I've had three doctors leave a practice, and the one remaining doctor will not prescribe. So I need a new physician. Would you share your doctor's info? Thanks in advance.

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Michelle it's been a while since your post and I don't know if you have found a doctor. It's really heartbreaking to know what we are all going through! Can you just post whether you have found help so I know what to say next.
Really wish we could put our email addresses out here. I'm a 57 year old woman who has suffered severe spine pain with 2 bone on bone vertebrae in my neck and horrible thoracic pain yet to be diagnosed. I've had 1 pain Dr retire and my last one killed himself as he was living in horrible pain. I'm screwed now too as my primary care Dr. Had been prescribing for me but can't any longer due to the horrible new federal laws. Just letting you know I am real so you don't have to be worried about posting.

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I need a new pain mgt Dr desperately! Been in pain mgt. on narcotics for 30 years but my pain mgt. dr. passed away and now my PCP who had been writing my prescriptions was in fear for his license. Guess the Feds just want us to die. I'm close to Ricmond.

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Hi Mike, I live outside of Richmond,. Towards Charlottesville , I've been dealing with my arm going numb, an pain in my back. I finally went to clinic, with xrays was told I have cervical disc disease, he gave me b.s pain pills, called back in pain an went an picked up mg 10's but I had to take 3-4 at time..an also was told can't write me another, cause had to see a specialist... I cant really afford that, if I could possibly ask for your Drs #, I'd ty so, so much..I see all the others that asked too,. But please keep me in mind, next time see your Dr. Send it to me if possible

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I need a doctor in the Richmond area who will prescribe pain meds. I've been on Percocets and now I'm having trouble getting them. Please help me! Thanks

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What is a Subs? I am looking for a pain doctor and I have called over 50 in the Richmond and surrounding area and if your case is complicated at all they won't approve an appointment. THIS PLACE IS CRAZY. ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? If a subs means substance abuse that is not me. The purpose of being a PAIN MANAGEMENT DOCTOR IS TO HANDLE A PATIENT WITH PAIN A NORMAL DOCTOR CAN'T. ...How can they deny you? Ass Backwards here, no help!

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My name is Jessica. I have had all kinds of MRI's, CTS scans and x-rays done and I need a pain doctor. {edited for privacy}. Please respond.

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Please send me the doctors name to my doctor was shut down thx

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Dr.GO will not take on SEVERE PAIN PATIENTS. I went to his office 3x and turned away and I wined myself off the large dose meds I was on just to see him and to just get any kind of help...NO GO! VA sucks...They don't care about your pain or how my pain issues you have. The more complicated your case the MORE REJECTION YOU'LL GET!

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