try and find the generic form of the Opana ER.. I was on the same plastic pills from Kroger and when I switched to a local pharmacy they had generic... they worked wonders.....
I was on Methadone for over 10 yrs. myself... July of 2012 I had to change PM Dr.'s and went without for 3 weeks... Then the new Dr. only gave me Perc. 10's... it wasn't a fun few months... then...
So what happened? I guess you went to your appt. with the PCP...so what happened?...
Wow, after reading about what happened to you I wanted to scream.. I have been through having to find a new PM Dr. after seeing one for over 8 years.. The one I was seeing stopped taking my insurance...
Not only do I have a lot of lower back problems, 2 lumbar surgeries, many injections, many pain meds... but I have also had a lot of trouble with my right knee. I had an MRI done 2 weeks ago (it took...
It was just a routine MRI to see if any changes had occurred... Never had anything happen and they said it was nothing to worry about... Isn't that odd though??? Glad I am not the only one......
Hi Connie, I so understand how u feel... I never wanted to NEED to take pain meds just to do what others do normally in a day... I cannot stand at the counter long enough for the toast to pop up...
I am just curious... Has anyone had a Dr. or Radiologist say that you have a cyst on your left kidney after having a MRI or a CT scan? I have seen this as well as had it happen to me......
I was on TennCare for years (that's Tennessee Medicaid) and went to a PM Dr. That was before all of these new rules started up... Now I am on Medicare due to Disability as of January this year... I...
I heard that this is happening with PCP Dr.'s but no PM Dr.'s... what part of Tn do u live in? I ask because I live in Mt. Juliet and my PM Dr. hasn't said a word about this......
Welcome to our family... I have a question... do you have an attorney for your SSD claim? I went for 3 years with 2 denials and finally got a local Disability Attorney and he got me a Hearing this...
Hi Liza... What I can say is try to take very little of your pain meds until you go back... being in some pain is better than being sick from withdrawals... I would also ask if the Dr. can get...
Hello all...I don't post here often but I do post a lot in the Chronic Pain part... Anyway... I have been a Type 2 Diabetic for about 4.5 years, I take insulin, and my sugars aren't very well...
Those are Endocet and all you have to say is that they are yellow and work better... They know what they gave you before and I would ask them to check it out... I had the same issue and am having it...
Thanks for all of the replies... as for the TENS unit, I have had one before years ago and I got it at my PM Dr. office... they showed me what to do and that was that... I had never heard of getting...
It's weird that you mentioned putting a DX code on scripts... That's what my PM Dr. has been doing since I started there in August. I have 2 short acting meds, 2 different scripts, and 2 different...
At a previous PM Appointment I saw a new NP. I hate that I'm supposed to have a Dr. that I only see if I have Injections and then it's hit or miss...anyway, she and I talked and I really liked her......
That sounds very confusing to me...and you being new to all of this I can't imagine what you really think... Just Beware, they will start going by the book at some point... I, along with everyone...
Wow CRPSspouse... I know how Pain, especially Chronic Pain takes a toll on relationships of any kind. As a CP sufferer among other problems, I want to say that I think you are Fantastic... That is...
It's the steroids... they always make you eat more. I had that happen to me after my Caudal Shots....
No, unfortunately they did not help me... I went back yesterday for my regular PM appt. and they said there was no use going forward since they didn't help. so, back to the drawing board I guess....
I really hope that I am one of the members that is missed... it makes me feel better to know that my absence is noticed... I've been lurking in the shadows mostly. I have been dealing with the...
I have never taken Oxycontin but I was just approved for my Disability and got Medicare... they also gave me the extra help with my Part D.. I only pay $2.65 for any generic and $6.60 for brands... I...
Hey Susie, sorry I've been AWOL... My life has been down the tubes for the past year... I had a great PM Dr. for over 8 years and then had to find a new one pretty fast...That sucks when you have to...
A call out to anyone that has been through the RF Ablation... I'm supposed to start with the injection next Friday.. They asked me if I wanted to do this at my last visit... When I went in on Friday...
I also have PN but they don't know if it's from my back problems or from Diabetes... I think it's my back because they dx'ed me years ago... I've tried Lyrica, Neurontin, but can't take either... I...
Wow, that's Great....I am appealing my case right now....Maybe I'll get lucky......
Thanks again to everyone.... I think my biggest hurdle is that I haven't worked since 2002...Therefor I don't "technically" have enough work credits...but.....I am documented as having problems since...
Thanks everyone....This is what I thought too...Get a Lawyer, let them do the work, and I'll have a better chance....so sometimes MOM's Don't know best..... LOL Don't tell her I said that........
I haven't been here that much....Who am I kidding...at all. I have been depressed. With all of my health problems and trying to get Disability I have been hiding under the cover of my...
I guess I knew it was coming but I was still hoping it wouldn't.... Being Denied is nothing out of the ordinary...most of us are. Now I go through the Appeals Process....So? To all of you that have...
I'm here....haven't really felt like doing anything.... very depressed. My pain is still the biggest issue...as usual. And waiting to hear from SSD and SSI is gut wrenching... Also having heart...
Congrats Pete....I am hoping that I will have the same great news soon.... Although I only applied in January and have been to "their"doctors already... I remember the good old days....a few months...
At my PM appt. last week I thought we were discussing a change in pain meds...but he said that he was treating my tolerance not my disease and mentioned going on a Drug Holiday.... Ever since I'm a...
I have NEVER heard of a Pain Management Clinic charging that much for an office visit...even with UA's. My drug tests only cost...at the most....$200...and that's only every few months...and that's...
Are you taking the Opana or the Opana ER? What were u taking before this? I'm asking because I might change from Methadone 120 mg. and Oxycodone 30 mg. 5 times a day (BT pain) to something else...
I have a claim in myself...have already seen "Their" Dr.'s and am just waiting for a Decision...Please tell me what is going on? I have no idea.... Rhonda...
Rhaevin, After you first applied what happened? Did you have to see one of their Dr.s? I've done that, now I have to go in the morning to see a Dr. about my Bipolar....I applied at the end of Dec....
Draka, Just wanted to say that I am sending Good/Great Healing Thoughts for your surgery tomorrow........
All of you must have been in my head....these are exactly the things I was saying to myself....Thanks....I'll wait and see if I get Accepted.....or NOT...
I'm here....barely. ha ha...
Hello to my family.....I hope that everyone here is well....I thought I'd update you about my Disability.....I went to see one of their Dr.'s about my back last week...and I have an appt. to see...
Unfortunately this is something that will happen no matter what they do/or try to do about it. The addicts think they can throw the money to these Dr.'s and it doesn't hurt anyone....but it hurts...
I just checked my Pharmacy and they don't know anything about a shortage of Oxycodone....where is this coming from again?...
On April 7, 2011 I will be changing to Exalgo....I have been on 120 mg. Methadone for many years and I am terrified....but with Heart issues I don't have a choice now. Wish me luck. Rhonda Anyone out...
Well, it sounds like you already know what has to be done....Rehab....they have Rehab's that specialize in CP and addiction....find one in your area....your family can get through this with your...
Hey 9Years, so sorry to hear about the bad experience you had with your PCP....I hate to say that I'm not very Shocked....I hear this all the time from CPer's that don't have good Doctors.....
CRPS, It's undeerstandable that the DR.'s want to ensure their patients safety by having them sign and follow a Pain Contract...and I understand the need to cover themselves....I do hate having the...
Thanks 9yrschronicpain,White Beard,straydog,and Screaming Eagle.... My medical records only went back that far on the computer...the rest have to be mailed to me.... Actually my condition goes back...
Hello HW Family.... As most of you know I have filed for Disability and SSI....Got all of my paperwork in and they say they got all of my medical records...I don't really think so because they say...