I know the problems I have had with Doctors is they look at me as a broken down car. All they want to do is change my oil, or replace a broken part get their money and cut me loose. None want to take...
Rick I'm glad your feeling human again. After being without for a time, When that wave of relief comes it feels heaven sent. Have a great Sunday....
To Vicky ; That sounds like a good Idea. One of the reasons I like methadone, I hear people talk about the warm and fuzzy feeling when the meds kick in. I don't feel that. I feel a slightly sick...
To Rocckyd; actually I'm north close to Berryville VA. it's a 2 hour drive to Charlottsville. Winchester is the closest City to me. But Charlottsville takes me as a charity case. It's free. except my...
Yeah I'm as confused as you guys are and it's my life. The pain Doctors at U.V.A. say we don't "take over writing prescriptions" I don't know if that means they just don't, or They expect the PCP to...
As some of you guys may know I'm in the process of changing States and Doctors. The pain mang. program I'm in at the, University of Virginia says I need a PCP to monitor me on a month to month basis....
Thank You all for your replies. I always learn a bit more every time. And knowledge is power....
A few that have followed my past post may Know my situation. Changing States and Doctors. Things seem to work much differently in this State of Virginia than most states. Before I would find an...
Loretta, I'm new here, I just want you to know every fiber of empathy I have is feeling for you. I have just been through a similar experience. I agree with all the other comments. There is something...
Amen...
Thanks Merrida, I don't pull a lot of punches either, I much prefer straight and direct, over false sympathy and being patronized. I like knowing what I'm dealing with....
Lolokonoki, Welcome and thanks for responding. Like you, I have tried emergency rooms. Always a bad experience. The last time was Labor day weekend. went to the emergency room at loundoun Hospital...
Oh Vickie I'm so sorry about your son. I saw the thing on Florida pain clinics. What I truly don't understand, is according to the "hipocritical" oath those doctors take they are not to do any harm....
Thanks Vickie, Actually when I went to the methadone clinic they had changed my meds. I was self pay by then and the Oxycotin was way too expensive. The Orthopedic in MD. put me on MS cotin and...
Susie, I'm sorry you had to take your time to edit my bad structure. I still haven't learned to use this computer correctly. everytime I want to skip a line and indent the curser won't go there....
I must admit I'm no fan of Doctors, A doctor got me in the position I'm in now. A heart surgeon killed my farther. (he released to much plaque into his blood stream repairing an aneurysm it lodged in...
I plan on sticking around, this is the first time I've found people who understand how devastating this condition / disease can be. A fellowship of other sufferers allows me to vent to people who...
I want to thank you guys that talked me through a real rough patch. Your advice and encouragement made me realize I'm not the only one with this curse. Every word and sentiment I appreciated, even...
I'm not sure either, I was thinking since it was that little collage that Thomas Jefferson started so long ago, the University of Virginia would be on the cutting Edge. being a teaching Hospital like...
Lahaina, and Rick thank you very much for your advice and support. I have always been use to sailing my own ship. I may not be the best Capt., but it's my life and I want to drive. I know some are...
Thanks Lahaina, I don't know about Gatorade I haven't been able to stomach that stuff since I was a kid. don't drink soda either, or as it's known around here "pop". gave up coffee except on cold...
still feel pretty bad can't tell if it's turned the corner yet. I don't think I've been this low before. day before yesterday I couldn't hold anything down and was throwing up what looked like used...
I thank you all for your moral support. It helps to know I'm not alone, I just feel bad that anyone has to deal with this kind of life disruption, and misery. Again thanks for all the moral support,...
I know The reason for all the control on opiates. But it sure makes it hard. I have never been addicted to anything. how I define addiction as an undeniable craving for a drug or activity that causes...
What is the best way to approach a PCP? I don't have insurance at the moment, If I talk to the receptionist and explain the situation I'm usually shot down right there. " We don't treat that" or I'll...
The trouble with going back to the clinic is it's in MD and I'm in the communist wealth of VA. Hour and a half drive one way and $100 a week that I just don't have right now, Being self employed I...
Does anyone know how long Methadone withdrawal last. on the average? I've been backing down for the last month, but still at 15 to 20 mgs a day when they ran out. Feel horrible. soooo depressed....
Thanks for the Advice folks. It sounds like I really messed up. You know all I've been trying to do is get my pain treated in anyway that I can. After all the publicity about the Florida pill mills...
I have been in P.M. since a 3 level fusion in 2004. Having been injured at work I was covered through workers comp. well for the first five years I went to the same doctors every month things were...
I would like to be a successful artist. To end suffering in whatever form it appears in. And My favorite cartoon was always "Johnny Quest" with the "Flintstones" a close second....
I guess I got myself in quite a mess. I was in MD. and I explained to the clinic I was on P.M. and the methadone helped. It takes the itch and nausea out of the fast acting drugs and that roller...
I've been in treatment for chronic pain since 2005 after a 3 level Cervical fusion. I was on morphine extended release and hydromorphone. Of course part of the pain contract is no excuses no...