Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 127)

I have a serious problem. My dr. had two patients start dr. shopping and has decided it is too big of a pain in his butt to continue prescribing, even though I have gotten MRIs and Xrays to prove my problems. I have over a half a dozen herniated discs in my low back, along with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and arthritis in my facet joints. I am currently on5 30mg oxycodone a day for breakthrough and 60mg of methadone for my long lasting meds. I REALLY need a doctor in the Denver, CO area who will not judge me because of my age, thinking I'm just some drug seeker as I TRULY need my meds to function. I am even being placed on disability until I can get my back healed because if something doesn't change I will be in big time pain for the rest of my life. If ANYONE knows of a good doctor that prescribes strong meds willingly in the Denver area please let me know. I am in desperate need of help as I am going to be SCREWED if I cannot find a good doctor. SOMEONE please help me with a doctor!!!!!

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Wendy is that invite 4 me as well?? And is lucy ok and do u no why S arent answin fones

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I found a doctor, I am able to work....though not doing what I truly love to do, and as long as I have my pain pills to take the biggest part of the pain away, I have no use for a group. I spend my free time either tending to my reef aquarium or travelling with my family, so time isn't a commodity I have much of. I completely disagree with any doctor that wants his name kept quiet and I question his motives for being in medicine in that case.

As for many of the pee here....the sickness and symptoms many describe indicate toxic mold poisoning. My family and I are fighting it right now and it is a mystery to 99% of the medical industry. Mold produce Mycotoxins that can cause much pain and damage that will often be diagnosed incorrectly and treatments never work. I think many here should read up on it....and if it mentions allergies....find a different info source. It is not an allergy....it is a poisoning.

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Hi everyone!
I read and got caught up. I wish I were better so as to offer some support. Unfortunately, I took a turn for the worse and only now am I upright. It's lonely on house / bed rest.
As for y'all I missed the chit chat and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday coming up.

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VeryChattySarah
Why bed rest? Good holiday for you too :)

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There's something else wrong with me now. No idea !! I've been having a problem with my feet, ankles, and lower calves swelling. I've been in for blood work (blood clot stuff) and I've mentioned it several times, but they just sort of blow me off. Yesterday I went in for a flu shot and made some appointments. 1st one is Weds. My feet are so swollen I can't even put on regular shoes. My feet and legs were the only thing skinny on this poor fat body and they are no longer :)

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What the beep beep beep??? This is a support group , Chatty if your losing it why won't u reach out to one of us .We're here for you .

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Jet mech... Does that mean you'll share your doctor's name? My dr didn't say NOT to share his name, but when it was shared, every seeker in Denver showed up. It just creates problems... That's all.
Glad you are doing well.

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I will absolutely share his name. His name is Dr. Kornfeld and he is located at Denver Health Center at the Lowry Campus. He will tell you that he wants to work with you in fixing the problem and not just treat the symptoms. He likes to take time to discuss issues and various treatments. I have seen him twice, and I am happy with him so far. He mentioned that with the artificial knees, losing weight is key and that if I can't drop it myself, we will discuss options at my next follow up appointment in 6-8 weeks. The clinic does accept insurance and is well respected in the area.

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jetmech
Glad you are still here. Happy that you found a doctor that works for you. It was a problem in the beginning for you. Is he a GP or Pain Management?
My doctor specifically asked that none of his patients put his name on the internet. We have very limited doctors in this area, and if one of these couple isn't what you need, such as heart, kidney etc., you have to make the trip to the Springs. When it happened to him before, people were driving here from the Springs and Denver, which is a big red flag. There are many doctors in Denver and the Springs, so why the trip all the way up here? Hoping that we have "country doctors" that aren't "hip" to what's going on?

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Has anyone heard from the S's?? Haven't been able to even get a machine this week. Thx!

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jetmech
Watched a special on TV recently about toxic mold poisoning. A really dangerous thing. I didn't understand what tests are done and what would prompt the tests? It seems that most doctors would believe it was an upper resp. problem, unless something prompted them to do additional tests.
Sorry that you don't have the additional time to make a support group meeting. It's a really worthwhile thing. I know I can't make many of the meetings, it's nearly a six hour round trip for me. Last trip my poor back was shot before I cleared the Springs LOL. Suffered the following week, but I felt it was well worth it.
Like I said, sorry you're too busy, but happy for you that you have a hobby and a family to do things with.

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Oh my goodness Wendy, what's wrong with Lucy? What's up with Chatty? I know Chatty is bed ridden, but why? What happened?
You are so right, that's what the support is all about.

If my doctor should start Wellbutrin (we talked about it before), anyone know how long before you can feel it helping? I checked and didn't see the side effects that I had with the newer designer anti-depressants. Anyone know of side effects that I didn't see?

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Wendy, you're right. To be honest I'm the go to girl in my world because serious situations or tragedy does not upset me until I think about it really hard for a few days and even then I'm rather calm. Reaching out for emotional support is daunting to me. Although, if ever there was a great great group that understands, this is it! Thank you.
As for rest, I had that GI bleed back in late August and it made my lifelong anemia so severe I needed transfusions. Then we found out that not only do I malabsorb at an absurd level (considering that I'm very, very over weight...malabsorb some calories lol), but that my body is very slow to make red cells. So now I have to get iron infusions, but they aren't working as expected. I did get my blood numbers high enough I can start a new RA medication, but not normal. I've been living on steroids and sunshine lol. I digress, with levels that low I'm dizzy and pass out. So driving is out of the question and passing out in any store in Aurora sounds less fun and more of a hassle lol.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

You guys want do a card exchange?

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Cindy, you pass by daily cause and your son says you're "clueless" :) Seriously, why would you be looking over there when you are driving, unless that large bottle caught your attention. Then you would know where the bottle is, but not the name of the place LOL.
I have an appointment Weds to discuss this stupid swelling and Wellbutrin. You said it works for you. How long before you noticed it helping? Any side effects? I checked and it seems to have less problems than the new designer anti-depressants.

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Skeptic, Ski, Mtn, Rainbow, everyone
I got confused again. I really think it's something to do with posts being held, then showing up LOL
There's a problem with the telephone again? That's such a scary thing when you can't reach a doctor. I can feel the anxiety and it's not even my doctor :)
Not just posts being held, I haven't been on as much either LOL

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VeryChatty
You're right, no passing out in stores in Aurora allowed. Unless you are drunk :) Drunk you wouldn't care either way.

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Wendy
When was the last time your shunt was replaced? Sometimes there's problems with cost, aid programs and insurance companies have some stupid rules on when they will pay for it. It's such a necessary thing, so why such delay in replacement?

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Susie, when it comes to anything in the antidepressant family even if it's being used for an alternative reason it can be 6-8 weeks.
I have looked at it like a new well. You have to dig the well and add water and let it settle. So 2-5 weeks to dig up the hole, 3-6 weeks to fill, and then 2 more weeks. (all over lappin) to level up. So that long just to see, yet, others see improvement in just a couple weeks.
I've got so much bull crap going on in my world. Not only trying to ween off Paxil (hardest ween of my life), but my pain dr / shrink is out on emergency medical leave.
I should write a book, all this coupled with my crazy family life...better than fiction. Between the dog losing her eye and going blind in the other, to my sister staying here not going well, to false reports of death in the family, to my illusive right leg/foot swelling to caricature like proportions. I'm past a hot mess, I'm a soup sandwich!
At least my sense of humor is alive.

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VeryChatty
In June when I got the blood clot, I couldn't put any weight on my leg (pain was horrible). I was in bed for over 6 weeks, before I could even hobble to the kitchen or bathroom. (bed pan thing yuck!!)
I spent time sleeping (you can only do so much of that) and playing games on my husbands laptop. I hate his laptop, I like my big PC :)
I'm still cleaning up messes that piled up when I was in bed. Any large project is a long time for me, I wear out and have to stop.
Finally got the cloths back under control. Instead of getting summer out and putting winter away which was to be done in June. I put the summer away and got the winter out :) Finally got all the laundry caught up and put away. We were using the dining table as a laundry table LOL. I ate in bed and he sat in front of the TV, so I guess he didn't see any real use for the dining table LOL

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VeryChatty
The "go to" thing that you mentioned. That's part of the mental dump I've been in. I was the go to in my world, and I'm no longer reliable as I'm sick. Really plays with my head.

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