News report on pain patients being denied medicines.

I do get that... but my PM doc and I have discussed this very subject on the Nucynta. All her patients have much less side effects and research backs it up, but again still got put into schedule II. I don't find that Nucynta is a medicine that is typically found on the streets, but oxy definitely. More of a personal opinion on this than anything...

Alcie, you may want to consider looking into some meds that will not cause serotonin syndrome & prepare of list for the dr.

Darla has brought up a valid point about psychiatrist & talk therapy. HW is full of posts from members that see the psychiatrist for medication, however, they see a psychologist for talk therapy. A lot of course is what your insurance will cover too. Regardless, I just hope you can get some help. I hope you get lucky like I did & see someone that you can connect with it & not have to do several trial runs at finding a good fit.

I'm 56 yrs old, have had 10, yes 10 lower back surgeries for ruptured disk and the neuropathy caused by rupture. I moved (family issues) from WY to OH at which time my new PM took me off everything! Cold turkey, (60mg Percocet, Daladid in pain pump, tizanadine, zanax and toridol) I thought I was loosing my mind. One year later, I've had 4 different meds put into pump and Belbuca for breakthrough (what a joke) just this pass week he changed the pump med AGAIN...I've had the emergency alarm going off sense (6 days) and a spinal headache to kill a horse, with the B reading of 8305...I want the pump out, but have deep concern with all the med regulations that I would not be able to tolerate "life". I lost my husband (my rock) 5yrs ago and am alone with nothing but the pain. If anyone can suggest, recommend or just talk me through the best options I'd be greatful.

Hi everyone I’m having a hard time with finding a Nother pain specialist because as most of us can agree we don’t want to go to a pain specialist and have to go through the horrible scheduling and sometimes coming back in a few weeks it takes forever to even get medication when there’s a laundry list of illnesses I have and legitimate pain and it’s been our laws and assumptions of character to me anyway?

I’ve been treated like crap and have a referral in my hands for the next contestant as a potential pain doctor to write me prescriptions that I’ve taken forever and still get treated like a newbie when it’s inappropriate and unprofessional. Can anybody recommend a real Doctor Who really listens and really doesn’t act like a nose in the air pompous *** and understands a persons laundry list of issues are within plenty of reasons to continue care for my pain which is constant. Torn shoulderOn the right, RA, Constant back spasms and low disc degenerative disc disease + 1 other disc bulge same area of lower back there is the nerve that goes down my right buttock down to the mid me of my right side so the shooting pain and sciatica nerve issues.,

Also, just had my two carpal tunnel surgeries which still hurt every time I use my hands and one cubital tunnel surgery and still need to schedule the other one? I barely found out I had this cubital tunnel issue right before I was scheduled for surgery. The nurse study didn’t tell me anything about that! So I’ve got scars all over and terrified to go for another surgery Which I’m supposed to have because I don’t know who I’m going to end up with next as a doctor to prescribe the pain medicines that I used to get without giving my first born as a collateral it feels like! I’m annoyed and frustrated and hoping that one day I can find a loophole in so I can speak my mind on the Dr. Slack like they are God and you’re a lucky **** heawhich I’m supposed to have because I don’t know who I’m going to end up with next as a doctor to prescribe the pain medicines that I used to get without all the laws, documents, PHOTOS OF ME AT CHECK in Etc...WHATS NEXT? Collecting my first born as collateral ??!! I am annoyed and frustrated And would like a recommendation for a human doctor with their soul still intact please and I’d appreciate it because you’re the best people to ask for recommendation. Thank you everybody for letting me rant and ravand would like a recommendation for a human doctor with their soul still intact please. I appreciate it because you’re the best people to ask for a recommendation. Thank you. everybody for letting me vent.

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Hello & welcome to the forum. Treated of chronic pain is very restrictive in today's environment. The pain mgt drs go by the CDC guidelines that went into effect 2016.

You will need a referral to be seen by a pain mgt dr. Nearly all pain mgt drs ask the referring dr to furnish a copy of the individual's medical records for the previous twelve. Once the pain mgt dr reviews those records you will be told whether you will be given an appt or not.

It takes time to build a patient/dr relationship. The dr has to get to know you, just as you do him/her. You can make a list of medications that you have taken that has helped, but do not expect a new dr to ever prescribe what a previous dr did. All drs have a different opinion on how they handle patients.

You will have to do UA's, some drs do them every 30 days or at random. They have to make sure nothing shows up that shouldn't be there. I am not saying you do, but I have seen this happen before. Also, you will have to sign a Contract that sets out what you will do as the drs patient.

Every year my drs office makes a copy of my drivers license & insurance card. I have never had to show ID at each visit. It all depends on each drs protocol.

I have been in pain mgt since the early 90's, I am seen once a month & my scripts are given to me on a monthly basis. I have never had to do all of the running back & forth you are describing.

There are no loopholes so forget about that. You need to keep an open mind when you see the new dr. Tone it down when seeing this new dr. I hear your frustration but this frustration may portray you in a negative way with a new dr.

M&G gave you a great tip on contacting your insurance to fins out who is on your insurance. Take care.

The type of doctor that you are looking for no longer exists. They follow the CDC guidelines as Susie has said. It is now quite common to have your photo taken to add to your file and there is a protocol to follow with new patients. Is there a particular reason that you are changing your pain specialist? I think if you change your approach to the appointment, and try and be less negative, your appointment will be much smoother. No one wants to go through what you are experiencing, but you need to be a little more tolerant of the process as it's about the same for everyone.

Sharon