Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 145)

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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JetMech2,

Long-term use of opioid medications by responsible pain patients creates dependency NOT addiction to the medications. There are many studies stating this fact and doctors - including those working in pain and addiction practices - back this up. There are distinct differences between pain patients and addicts. A confusing aspect, addicts can become physically dependent but their dependency looks differently than when meds are used for pain. Pain patients do not chase a high, they get closer to "normal", when their pain is at least somewhat controlled. I've discussed this with PCPs, pain management docs, psychologists and an addiction psychiatrist - all of whom said I'm dependent, not addicted btw. I know regular posters to this site already know the differences between dependency and addiction but posted the following link anyway:

drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/there-difference-between-physical-dependence

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JetMech, I do appreciate your explaination of your situation and u really do need to do some apologizing to some folks! Believe me, all of us understand that while in pain, we aren't ourselves but a group I'm sorry would go a long way and start to create a positive relationship! That being said, I never thought u were a drug seeker, my issue was that I didn't know what u did need and that is frustrating and difficult when all we want to do is help one another! Pain hurts! Physically, emotionally and it changes your whole life! It's disappointing at best that medical schools do not teach doc's how to treat pain! I learned a lot prior to my accident while managing a pain program but pain is one of those things that if u don't experience it and it's affects, it's difficult for folks to understand! I will always stand up for what I feel is right and with working with pain folks for years and being one myself, I will help as much as I can!
My biggest suggestion at this point is to take responsibility for your actions and apologize to the folks you have attacked! These r good people now, nothing like when it first started and was filled with what doc gives the most meds and comparing notes on who was getting what from what doc, which didn't pass the sniff test but I gave it time and those people have left! Now we have a bunch of folks that have lots of experience, alternative therapies and r willing to give out names of people that can help! That's what it should have been to begin with!
Although the DEA does get discussed, some is due to rumors but there r folks involved in the medical field that do know what's going on! My philosophy has always been to write your congressmen, representatives and Obama himself! They need education! I including the DEA! Unless u have experienced chronic pain, u can't relate and they need educated! We aren't a group of drug seekers, we r a group to support and help one another!
You have taken a big step coming clean here and I would b more than happy to help IF u give the group a big I'm sorry and was miss understood!
I hope your travels go well, traveling is hard! Remember to b good to yourself! Take care!

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MileHigh, I sent u info and apparently it's being reviewed! Check back!

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I also responded and its being reviewed:(

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Hmmm, anyone know if I can mute out our local Jet Mech?
I ask this as a technical question about the forum software, since I'm not too familiar with it. Of course, I'm not asking this question because I'm tired of the endless drama and, in a word, whining going on -- why, that's not my opinion at all!

Many thanks,
Smalls

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Smalls
So good to see your name :) Haven't heard a peep from you for awhile, I was missing you.

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I completely understand what you are saying, but as I was not the one to start calling names...I will not apologize. I simply stated opinions. If someone can't take a differing opinion, or thinks things are a direct attack on them....that is on them. I was raised to be direct, to the point. I don't care about people's feelings. They will get over it. Same goes for the people that work under me. I will call them out in front of their peers when they make a mistake.
If it is an apology pee are looking for....I will say I'm sorry, but it is simply empty words as I do 5 see where I did wrong. Also, apologies are warranted from others as well.
If we want to call the past a series of misunderstandings and move on...that's fine with me.....if not, that's fine as well. But rest assured, I will call BS when I see it and I don't care if someone's knickers get knotted or not.
This has been fun and all....but I have to go get ready to work. People seem to want to fly places and need safe planes.

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It's a long post. :-}

CO Susie,
Thinking a lot about you and your rash. I'm sure you already know skin rashes can be part of fibromyalgia symptoms due to dry skin and internal inflammation of nerves and the central nervous system. Bacterial, fungal and viral infections are also possibilities. I know supplements and topical skin treatments that may help. I find relief from some supplements, essential oils and herbs, but not all. Let me know if you're interested.

From what I'm reading online about fibro, RA may be a possible cause of your rash (hope not!) I've heard about new meds for RA as you have, immunosuppressants mostly. Evidently lupus is being diagnosed along with fibro at a lesser rate than RA. Interesting autoimmune connection - wonder if fibro is an autoimmune dysfunction of some sort.

Really glad you don't have shingles. I have recurring shingles as part of my chronic illness. Chickenpox/ shingles is a good ol' herpes virus. I had chickenpox as a kid, still have a scar or two from scratching the lesions. The chickenpox/ zoster (shingles) vaccine fails at an unfortunate rate, sadly. Kinda like this year's flu vaccine.

My illness causes odd rashes, too - besides the shingles. Internal inflammation is the likely cause. Docs thought I had fibro for awhile, but that particular muscular pain seems to have been a side effect of long-term use of Neurontin (gabapentin). Had a very bad reaction to Neurontin in 2013 while in hospital. I can't take nsaids (tried 'em all), ibuprofen or Aleve (causes swelling due to high sodium content). Antidepressants, whether new or older varieties, actually make both my illness symptoms and pain worse. My system can be very finicky with medications. Drives some docs crazy.

Are you seeing a rheumatologist tomorrow (Friday)? May I suggest a dermatologist consult, too? Rashes are tricky. I've had PCP's and young doctors misdiagnose my rashes. Ha! Nothing serious thankfully, but still ...

Fingers crossed you just have an easily treated, weird fibro rash. Good luck and best wishes when you see the specialist tomorrow. Will be thinking of you. Cyber hug

Sorry so long and wordy. Not on this site often.

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Skeptic
Hi, how are you, it's so good to hear from you :). No, I didn't know that rashes can be a part of fibromyalgia. See, we do learn something new every day, even when we are old like me LOL Your post was very interesting because she (doctor) referred me to the dermatologist first, then depending on what he says tomorrow, perhaps then the rheumatologist.
I had chicken pox when I was five and it busted my ear drum, and I have a few pox scars left over too. She was saying that the shingles vaccine isn't always effective. I have already done the shingles vaccine, did the flu shot too, nothing like getting vaccines that don't work LOL.
You mentioned gabapentin, which my husband takes, and he's been complaining with muscle pain lately. I just figured he's getting older :), but if it's a possibility that the pain is the gabapentin that he's been taking a very long time now, I guess we should mention it to his doctor next diabetes visit.
So happy you posted information on the difference between dependency and addiction. I tried to explain the difference, but I guess I wasn't effective. I used my husbands diabetes medication as an example, He is dependent on it as I am dependent on my pain medication, just to be able to function normally.
I have osteo arthritis already. Can a person have RA also? I was tested for RA and Lupus as part of the process of determining the fibromyalgia but that was over 15 years ago now.

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Niki
Oh my goodness, you are so right !! The frustration of not being able to do the simple things is what drives me over the edge. I have an extremely difficult time getting up from the floor, so I don't go there very often LOL. I also get frustrated with the fatigue. Do something, do nothing, it doesn't matter. The fatigue will hit whenever it decides to. It does seem to pick the worse times to hit.
Of course the arthritis pain hits if I over do it, or if we have any weather change at all. That seems some days as if a two degree drop sets everything off LOL.
I was and at times still do, have a horrible time trying to keep up with our house. Some of the ladies gave some suggestions that were very helpful. I've been using those little tricks and it has helped lots.
I've had a series of other issues this past year, blood clot, ulcer attacks, now the rash, to go along with my normal ailments. Like I'm falling apart slowly LOL

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With RA IMO it's the barometric pressure that gets us. In Colorado we have variance 73-76% of the time, in Nebraska 18%, Utah 23%, Wyoming 22%. So the next time you're feeling it, check out the high and low pressure systems that run in and out of Colorado like banshees lol

Autoimmune diseases can trigger at any time and there is such a thing as sero negative RA. Just means you don't have an RA factor but do have all the other signs of RA. Testing had gotten much more refined in the past year alone. No one goes to biologics that suppress the immune system after trying other stuff, now it's the first step. I have gone through every family of them to no avail. I even tried the most recently release, Simponi Aria and it was a huge failure.
Anyrate 70% Off the people that have an AI disease will get fibro, chronic fatigue syndrome cfs, and /or another AI disease. No lupus or chrones disease for me knock on wood.
Lupus would be the trigger of pimples and rashes. Less so in RA. Either way...what a mess! Hope everyone is doing well.

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Hi Guys,
The rash is psoriasis triggered by stress, related to fibromyalgia and arthritis. Any of you heard of that? Clobetasol Peopionate and Triamcinolone Acetonide, each twice daily. The Clobetasol can cause thinning of the skin so have to do follow ups to be sure that isn't happening. Have you heard of these creams? He did also say that once you have this sort of outbreak, that it tends to reoccur if you get stressed, heard of that? It's 3:30 am, and I'm doing the CAN NOT SLEEP again. I did purchase the Melatonin, and I'm not sure, but may be I need to take it longer for it to help more. Pharmacy said that it won't make you sleepy, but it can help you stay asleep once you get there. Heard that?

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My post is being reviewed again. I did notice that several peoples have been held for review the past couple days. I've got to go back and read some LOL. I know it's suppose to be random, but it does seem as more posts are held when people are fussing LOL

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Please let me know how to contact this doctor. I am new to Denver and a cancer patient. I can not find a doctor willing to write me.

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Kenn... Look up Colorado Pain Relief in Wheatridge. I don't go there, but they might be able to help you.

Good luck and welcome to the chat :)

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Trying to help... Post under review.

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Susie,
This is what I found on Melatonin:

How does it work?

Melatonin’s main job in the body is to regulate night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles. Darkness causes the body to produce more melatonin, which signals the body to prepare for sleep. Light decreases melatonin production and signals the body to prepare for being awake. Some people who have trouble sleeping have low levels of melatonin. It is thought that adding melatonin from supplements might help them sleep.

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If you are on ANY sort of antidepressant including things like lyrica or Cymbalta for pain DO NOT take melatonin. It can kill you.

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Kenn, is there a reason your oncologist isn't writing for your pain? They always have before.

Susie, I'm sorry about another diagnosis. Let us know if the cream works.

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Very chatty, You may want to try just straight amytriptoline! It was the original anti depressive med that they used for pain issues! Sometimes the oldies r still the goodies!

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