Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 144)

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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Regarding the concoction of tart cherry juice [fresh and natural is better] mixed with a big chunk of raw ginger and a level teaspoon of turmeric [available at all Indian spice shops] you can add some honey and a few drops of apple cider vinegar or lemon to make it more palatable. You should drink this mixture twice a day. I have had noticeable relief with my pain and joint stiffness!

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Belle
My friend drinks the Black Cherry extract mixed with water, whenever she's eating things that she knows causes the gout to act up and especially if she is having an attack of gout. I suggested that she not eat some of the foods that she knows trigger it, but LOL.
It sounds as if Asiya has a handle on something that works as well.

BL
Thanks, That makes sense. It's just frustrating whenever I feel a post is important :). Some are just rambles but every once in a while, there's one I really want to get out there.

Side note: I read post 2846 from jetmech2 and it will be the last of his I read. Not an apology, it's name calling yet again. And is completely full of the "how great he is and how much better he is than us" junk, with a few how busy he is thrown in. I read it to see if he was going to "man up" and apologize to Smalls, rainbowflowers and all the others he's insulted.

2nd Side Note: Leaving now for the doctor's office. They were able to work me in. I'll let you know how it turns out.

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Let me know how the doctor goes ok co susie I hope its nt tha shingles hope uu feel better soon

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Well guys, it's not shingles. My doctor is gone on Mondays, so I saw one of his associates. She isn't sure what it is, she hasn't seen this one before LOL. So she referred me to a Specialist. Good part is that she doesn't think it's contagious but I'm to keep it covered (just in case), and she suggested that I don't hold any of the grandbabies until we know for sure what it is.
I told her, I feel like I'm falling apart LOL

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Susie... That's good... Except now you have to wait :(
I'm wondering if it might be some sort of psoriasis? There are some that are triggered by rheumatoid inflammation. Just a thought. Sending you a gentle hug!

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MtnGrl
I think you are right and I think she suspects that because of some of the questions she was asking me.

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Susie I hope it's not RA. That's my main disease and arthritis has nothing to do with it lol. Thanks for keeping us in the know.

I'm so proud of this group for standing up for each other. It's rare for online peeps to do that unless they're 20 going on 12.

I got great news from the doctor, he's happy to write for me and no need to find a new psychiatrist. Since my visits with the last one weren't therapeutic, just rx, no need to add yet another chef to this hot mess stew. They really are a god send. Now if I can just get a treatment for RA that works I'll be set. For what I do not know, but something!

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verychattysarah
This isn't helpful, because I can't remember much of it, but I heard something recently about some break through medications that have been developed for RA. Now I've got to figure out who told me, so I can actually provide some information LOL

This is the first experience I've had with any website, but I think it's wonderful that we all seem to get along so well. I think that's very rare as most of us have never even met each other.
Sort of jumping around, but I got to the point I was actually getting angry with JM, and that's such a waste of time. Don't know him, don't care what he thinks, yet I could feel the anger rising. I think when he moved from implied insults to the complete rudeness to people, is when my anger started. I was disgusted with him for insulting Smalls and several others, but lately he got completely out of hand, especially to rainbowflowers. Even the last post, which I assume he was trying to defend his behavior, he used implied insults when he wasn't outright insulting. The strange part is that he still doesn't get it. No one wanted anything other than to support and help him as much as they could.

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Hello! I know I don't get on much. But I can offer a bit of insight into RA, Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I have all three:(
I get Rituxan infusions every 6 months and that has made a huge difference in my flare ups. The disease never really leaves but the bad days/weeks get further apart. I also take cymbalta for nerve pain. And yes some pain Meds but only during flare ups. I primarily use ibuprofen and meloxicam for inflammation. Hope this helps someone...

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Co Susie
You could always check a timeline.
I began getting angry when a person simply came here looking for a direct recommendation for a good doctor for their pain. All they got from any of you was direction to read through 125 disorganized pages....and a comment of "I won't share my doctor's name". So...it 8 a support group as long as a person either:
1) has enough time to sift through 100+ pages
Or
2) has a doc already and simply wants to compare notes
That is not a support system at all. As I said before....I don't need the help of people here....I found a doc....not at a pill mill...that agrees with my old doc.
As for what you deem insults, most was calling BS on wrong information. It was you and a couple of the others that started with direct insults and name calling. I could go back and list specific posts, but I really don't have time.
You, nor anyone in this group ever offered to "help" me with anything other than trying to force a hippy dippy lovey attitude on me. I am not that person to strangers. But, at least I am not a believer of rumor mills and not selfish. If someone asks me who I go to....I will give my doctor's name. If the doctor is too dumb to spot a seeker....that's his problem. Chances are...they knew it and still prescribed the drugs anyway.

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JetMech, Unfortunately at the time u started here there were some big issues with people running from one doc to another doc! I have always given names and numbers of doc's! That is support and for that part I am sorry!
You need to realize u reap what u sow! Your comments have been nasty, racial and flat out mean!
I personally have had issues with trying to understandable what exactly your issues have been! I've asked u over and over and all I've heard back was derogatory statements!
Unlike what u have said, these folks r supportive and your actions do not make for trust of u! With not understanding your needs and your statements it makes it difficult to decider what u do need! I managed a pain management program for quite some time as well as other experiences that allow me to know folks who can help! Unfortunately, I've also been very ill and haven't always been able to check in!
My ownly suggestion to u is that u reap what u sow. Treat these people with the respect that is due and they will help in return

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Jetmech2 - now you want 2 come on here going after co susie. don't think so. ever since you've been on here you always have negative comments 2 say. I never once read you asking for a dr, you have always came on here thinking you know everything. I never had a problem with you and never started having rude comments till you started insulting me, and I always post my dr info.

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Ladies,
The appointment about the rash is on Friday, which amazed me that I was able to get an appointment that soon. I do have to make the long drive to CO Springs, but that's the nearest city that's large enough to have any sort of Specialist. The doctor I saw yesterday, asked me to take pictures of the rash in case it makes a transformation before my appointment LOL. I emailed two pictures. One of the whole back and a closer shot of what each of the pimples is becoming. Gross!!

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Co Susie,
If you want or take my advice is up to you, but, try to keep the affected areas clean, sterile and dry. I imagine you....as many of us....are fairly sedentary. My F.I.L. came down with symptoms very similar to what you describe. He was in the hospital recovering from a stroke. The "pimples" became infected with MRSA. He ended up dead after a week.

Janeygirl,
You have always been cool to me. I understand people shopping and not wanting to "help " them in their quest. However, I still say that a doctor should be able to weed out the bad eggs. It is not our job to pre evaluate people looking for help.
As for never answering questions asked of me....it's pretty simple. I don't check here constantly, and by the time I do check....a message to me is buried and I seldom if ever go back past the top page. I work full time, I travel worldwide for volunteer work and still have a wife and kids to interact with, take to dance, speed skating and school functions. I just don't have the time. When I see something I have input on, I try. With this place holding posts, it seldom shows up in the right place....so it is usually taken out of context or the person asking me a question thinks I just don't answer at all. I doubt I will be around much anymore, as I now have good insurance again, and my particular situation....doctors seem to agree with my original doctors methods of treatment and with the stringent restrictions in my field, and drug panels, I am never suspected of being an abuser or seeker. On Thursday, I am off to Toluse France for training at Airbus for the next 8 weeks. Hope y'all have fun.

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Niki
WOW all 3 !! When that 1st started were the symptoms definitely different, or did they over lap? How did the doctor find all 3? Lots of doctors would have stopped looking when one condition was found.
I took Cymbalta for several years and had great results with it. Suddenly I developed side effects and had to stop. The side effects don't happen to many people, so it's a drug that I would recommend too.

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I am desperately looking for a legitimate Pain Management doctor who will listen and help me help myself. I am willing to try any new medication or procedures, but I also need someone who isn't afraid to write prescriptions for pain meds. I've been battling several illnesses for 18 years and I am so frustrated with being made to feel bad for trying to get pain meds to help me live a little better quality of life. I live in Ft Collins but I can travel if necessary. Thank you for any help you can give me.

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MileHigh
I don't have any helpful information (too far from you), but did want to let you know, someone who posts will have some info. As lots of people only get on occasionally, please be patient until the right person sees your request. Also, know that we feel for you, lots of us have lots of medical issues and know how frustrating it can be.

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CO Susie,

I had been fighting tiredness and body aches for 2 years but thought it was just from being over worked ya know? But in May of 2013, I ended up in hospital with severe flu like symptoms, couldn't move and vomiting. The hospital did many blood diagnostics and discovered that certain results came up high. He told me it looked as though I might have an autoimmune illness of sorts?! He recommended seeing a specialist.

So long story short, my rheumatologist told me based on lots of diagnostics over 3 months that I have all three. She knew from beginning that I had lupus based on the butterfly rash and fevers. But then I came back positive for the other 2 while analyzing and treating Lupus.

Needless to say this news was devastating!!!! I was a 39 year old in shape mother of 2 sweet children with debilitating illnesses:(. It's been quite the lifestyle change since diagnosis. I had to get my left hip replaced last summer because the disease had caused bone to die. I will need my right hip done in the next few years too..

I will never ever take for granted the little things in life that used to be sooo easy. Such as walking stairs, opening jars, sitting on floor and getting back up. Just basics..... Anyway, if anyone here needs to vent or talk about Lupus, RA or Fibro, I am happy to be here. I hope you are all well...

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Mile high! Hi and welcome! I'm not sure how much I can help as I don't know the Ft Collins area but I'll call some resources to c what I can find for u! Within an hour, u could try the Mapleton Clinic in Boulder, CPR/Colorado Pain Management in Wheatridge and Colorado Rehab has an office in Thornton! U may want to try these but I'll also make a few calls for u and c what I can find! I know there r some folks that practiced up there but I'm not sure what their status is at this point! I'll try to get u further info today, we all know how hard it is to b in pain 24/7 and minutes feel like hours! Have u tried calling the hospital in Longmont? They r really expanding and may have a referral system there for you also! Regardless, I'll try to find some other names for u! Hang in there, u r on the right track asking for help!

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Hi everyone - I haven't been on this site since November, but have tried to keep up with what's going on here.

Our computer network has been attacked and hacked several times during the last few months. I'm pretty tech savvy but dealing with this has been a challenge. Nothing like added stress to flare a chronic illness and pain ...

I have a few comments about what I've read recently on this site. Will break this up into several posts.

JetMech2 - Couple of things:

First, have to disagree with you about dependency vs addiction. My post on this subject has a link in it so it will likely be held for moderator approval, it may not get posted before you leave. Please take a look at it when possible?

When you post a message on MedsChat you can select to receive email notification of posts by other patients. It seems to cover all posts. It lets me know something is going on here (ie: lots of posts) when I'm not reading the site every day.

My pain and illness can get me feeling pretty cynical and irritable sometimes, though I'm usually more optimistic than not. I've been known to be "brutally honest" which can hurt and/ or be misinterpreted in a negative way.

I find an open and empathic mindset is necessary when writing and conversing with persons suffering with pain and illness. This type of communication is also necessary when traveling in a foreign country - wouldn't you agree?

That said, wish you well in Toulouse. J'aime la France! J'aime Montréal, aussi! I know a fair number of pilots and avionics autopilot/ FMS SW engineers. Am more than familiar with Boeing in Everett and Albuquerque; Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Airbus, Saab, BAE corps. Biz jets Bombardier, Gulfstream; commercial aircraft Boeing 737-787 and Airbus as well as Canadian Forces/ USAF planes. CAE and FSC simulation, too.

Safe pain-free travels! Well, "pain-free" is a nice thought, anyway.

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