MorningStar12, I'm appreciative of any helpful information you might be able to provide. I have tried as you instructed. I cannot send an email to you, as it shows as "unavailable."...
The thing that sucks is I think it's actually helping with the pain. I have much more mobility. Of course, more turning and moving just makes other parts more painful. But, I did notice an...
Well, I read the papers that accompanied gabapentin I don't want to sound like an a**... But, it reads: Gabapentin can cause serious side effects, call a health care provider righ away if you have:...
Thank you all for your advise and concern. I actually already did call my doc. That was one of the first things I did....
Does anyone have report similar to this with gabapentrine? Does anyone have report about Lyrica?...
OTC meds are very ocassional. My doc knows about the Valerian. I understand how weaning off the opiates could attribute to this, as well as stress. BUT, trust me when I say I am certain it was the...
Ok.. just a quick note... I took the Gabapentin last night. (I cannot think straight, so forgive me if this message is a bit weird.) I already have insomnia. MY GOD! It took more than 4 hours,...
I am very interested to find out if Gabapentin helps. (my rheumatologist prescribed this). My reason for asking about shingles is from reading the information supplied with the medication, which I've...
Please, please comment with any thoughts at all. I am new to PM. I want my life back. BUT, if meds are necessary, I do not want to be percieved as "doctor shopping" or "pill seeking." All I know is...
Susie, I understand your concern. However, I am still tied to the pain contract with that office. I do want to hear from the neurologist and the neurosurgeon that my PM doctor has referred me to....
After reading more of my medical records, I see "chronic pain syndrome." Is anyone familiar with / diagnosed with that? What exactly does that mean? And how is it treated?...
Certified letter as in notarized?...
It all just sucks... I've found out more info, as I went to get copies of my medical records. I've also realized some things while thinking this over. Feel free to correct me where wrong. First, the...
Sandi, and as some others have pointed towards - I hear you very well. My thoughts are that my MD should have sent me to PM much, much sooner, as I was allowed to remain on Percocet for months before...
Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and insight. In hindsight, I thought the world of PM seemed to be a simple process. Mind you, I am new to PM. I was very happy to find a doctor that truly sat...
Can I assume that to obtain my records, all I have to do is call and request to pick them up? How would I find what he has put in my chart? And how do I contact the medical board? The state is IN...
No, no... I was on: Mscontin 30mg 3x day (total of 90 per day) Oxycodone 15mg 5x day (total of 75 per day) The new doctor lowered it to: Mscontin 30mg 2x per day (total of 60 per day) Oxycodone 5mg...
Thank you very much for your reply. The "new" pain specialist has referred me to a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. I have not yet heard from their office concerning when those appointments will be....
Please someone help me determine what to do. I suffer from chronic neck pain. This became noticeable about 8 years ago. That started the chiropractor adventures. I was also prescribed pain medication...