Doctors Willing To Prescribe Heavy Pain Medication In Colorado (Page 146)
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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, just read a few more posts and I see that you are "one of those"! You just had to throw out there that you are a member of a BMW club, well guess what? No one one here gives a Crap if you have money, can afford a fancy doctor, how many plane engines you can fix an hour or any of that. And you are correct, if you have surgery or hurt yourself you don't need a pain management clinic. The reason it is called pain MANAGEMENT, is because it is for CHRONIC PAIN. Pain a person has been in for a long time, for something that is not going to clear up or resolve itself. So please before you become HOLIER THAN THOU, do just a bit of research, I am sure with all that money you can afford it.

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Hey guys. I don't remember if I've ever commented on this thread or not, though I've been following it a long time. I also go to CPR and I also moved here from Vegas, but I'm not the poster from above talking about wanting to get out of Vegas. Lol funny.

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JetMech2, I have been MIA for almost 2 moo due to illness and deaths. Anyway, some of the statements you made are not quite accurate. 1 being a red flag is if a patient's PCP won't treat their pain that the patient is either the issue or they are not a very good Doctor. Well I am not sure what kind of ins. you have, but Kaiser does not deal with pain at this point in time. I was referred out to a pain management clinic. They are adding a pain management department in 2015, so that statement was an opinion, not a fact.
I sure hope that our forum doesn't progress down the road of dictating what defines a pill mill and what doesn't. I am sure the FDA already has a criteria checklist that they use and were do not need to help them out by pointing fingers at ANYONE!

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Hugs Susie feel better hun

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Wendy, Mtn, Rainbow, Cindy, Lucy and all :)
Thinking of you guys and hope all is well. Not doing as well as I could be, but next week or even tomorrow could be better :)

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Munchkin
If you have legit diagnosis and records from your primary care doc, and are currently on a pain management program....as is my case, check Dr. Kornfeld at Denver Health Medical Center. He said that if I am on a program that works, no sense in messing with it and we will continue it as is. But, he did say that pain meds are not a permanent solution and in my case, we will be looking to fix the cause of the pain so meds aren't needed any longer. This is exactly what I want.
in someone else's case, he may have a different plan of attack, but overall, I am damn impressed with him. I want away from these stupid pills ASAP. weather people believe it or not.....every person here is an addict to the pain meds we take....even if we take them exactly as prescribed....

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JustDave... No worries! You were trying to be helpful... We just all learn from each other :)

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How is everyone ? I'm still alive .Go to CPR pay the 180 and get good care .It's worth it not to be judge or have to find a doctor every month especially when your legitimate.

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You're correct that the daily limit is 4,000 mg (4 grams). This surprises me, since I've been told 1,000mg was the highest allowed many times, but you are correct.

I'm sorry about that!

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Max dose of acetaminophen is 4000mgs daily... But drs like it if you can stay around 3000. If there is some problem with liver function from another disease or alcohol is added, any amount of acetaminophen is not indicated.

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(from previous note:) ... BUT I AM NO ANGEL EITHER. I HAVE BEEN TAKING 3 NORCOS...

Slow down there, Hoss.

Norco? 5 mg/325? 7.5/325? 10/325? With any of these, taking 3 each day is taking 3 x 325mg = 975 mg -- essentially a full gram! -- which *will* damage your liver. Max daily dose of tylenol is 1,000 mg. You're running over the RPM max. Go get some blood work done and see how your liver is functioning. Perhaps you could change from three 5/325's to 2 7.5/325 or one 10/325. This is important.

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I need to talk to Mac or Tammy privately. Can anyone pass on that message?

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JetMech, I've been blessed and have gone to "the best" also! I too have been in this system for 20+ years! You r exactly right that it is a red flag but u can check out the doc's u r going to c prior to even making an appointment! All reports, investigations and such r public records! U can check out the status of anyone's license quite easily on any smart phone! The paying in cash isn't even just because "druggies" don't pay, it's thanks to our insurance industry! Which historically goes back to the Reagan years when medicine was changed from non-for profit to for profit! Doc's and clinics r like any other industry now! There r good ones and there r bad ones! Heck, my injury was caused by a chiropractor, does that make me think all chiropractor's r bad? No! All I'm saying is that "we" tend to throw groups, doc's and such into categories and what works for one may not work for another! Personalities, group practice policies and such all feed into what makes a place great for one person and bad for another! Although I was married to a very wealthy man, my part of my wealth went to attorney's and such, breaking me and although I've got Medicaid for the time being, I'm feeling blessed because at least my meds r covered! Paying $180 is nothing compared to trying to pay close to a grand for doc's and meds! Don't even get me started on the pharmacy companies! There is a group called "Needy Meds"! They r a wonderful group that helps pay for medications for folks that can't afford them! Many folks could benefit from this program!

Knowing folks problems does help direct them to practices where they can get the best care for their issues! Having seen three practitioners for my issue, I have to say that CPR has been wonderful to me! Like u, being in this system a long time, I have no desire to have inj's., more operations or "interventional therapies"! They listened to me and although this was about two years ago, I was seen by two doc's! Or rather a doc and well educated pa! Absolutely unheard of! Yes, they did offer interventional modalities but they didn't push and listened to what worked previously for me! Yes! I was truly over medicated from my previous doc but they didn't immediately take me off my meds but slowly changed my program that works and works well for me! Not everyone is going to have the same results as I did but they shouldn't give up until they do! It isn't as easy to find anyone u will b happy with anymore and we all know it's because of folks overusing, selling and pill mills but what's amazing to me is that Colorado is supposed to b number two as far as Oxycodone over prescribing and Florida number one, yet u can still find pill mills on every street corner in Florida! I can't for the life of me understand why we have been hit so hard!

In speaking with tons of doc's and pharmacists, they all agree, we need to b organizing, writing to our reps, signing petitions and having our needs b heard! I have a friend who sees a very reputable doc, he is really stuck on doing everything by the book or yet the "potential" books! He's got him so cut back on his meds to stay within potential boundaries that the only way he stays comfortable, is by laying on the couch, watching tv and missing all the things he loves to do! Not sure about u but I'll beg, borrow or whatever to keep the $180 coming so I can live my life! I don't take a ton of meds and do have rough days but they aren't everyday and I feel blessed! It breaks my heart reading some of these folks stories! Don't get me wrong, mines not been a walk in the park by any means but at least in being properly treated! It's horrible that doc's aren't even taught how to manage pain!

We r all truly on the same page if u really listen to what folks r saying! Which is part of why I don't write often but the other reason I don't write often is that now we aren't even helping new folks because of the "fear" that it'll give the DEA reason to check out someone's practice! If they r following regs, it shouldn't b an issue, in the meantime, there r folks not getting the help they need because of fear! Yes! It's enticing to have Medicaid cover my visit but after interviewing many programs, I'm happy where I'm at and Id rather pay the money than have folks who aren't qualified treat me to just get what I want! I have no desire to ruin my pancreas or liver, I'd rather be able to b a healthy as I possibly can! I get frustrated when good information gets ignored by gossip! Yet, I find myself still caring if this person or that is doing ok! i just hope folks read and sign Colo Susie's petition! Doesn't matter if u do it here or at your doc's, most pain management doc's have it in their office now! Stand behind your practioner's, right now their treating anyone is them taking a chance!

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Thanks Co Susie I wld miss u and others on here as well :) and as far as work goes I wil try nt 2 and yes grand kids arevi just have tha 1 rite now and we do eveything 2gether he even calls me when he is nr hear sayin Ma I love u and miss u can I come over....my hear just melts we he tells me that and he calls me ma nt grandma Im in my 30's lol but thanks again

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Rainbow,
Don't work yourself to death, we would miss you :)
Grandchildren are such a gift, it is the only part of Thanksgiving that I enjoy :)

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Co susie I did but it said my Post needed reviewing. My thanksgiving was great got 2 see my grandson after 4months of nt seein him cuz my daughter took him 2 indiana 2 spend time wit family on her dads side due 2 a unexpected death but they are home now im stil workin myself 2 death with both jobs hope your thanksgiving was great as well

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Nicole
Anyone get back to you with some info?

Everyone
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. :)

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Munchkin you can try kaiser, rocky moutain internal medicine, andy fine but andy fine gives 120 a month and is rude and very upfront with his options of ppl or you can call medicaid and have them send u a list of drs that take medicaid in colorado or for what city in colorado you want to move 2. I hope this helps

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Jetmech2

please, please tell me where to look in Denver for a pain doc. We've wanted to find one for five years. My spinal cord is bleeding and the pain is just horrible. I've never even heard of this before. I just found out this past week and am in a state of shock. I also have 3 old surgeries and metal, fibromyalgia etc etc on and on. I can't even cook a meal, or stand or sit for 10 minutes. We just want out of Las Vegas. WAY too big and overbuilt. I also miss the snow !!!!

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