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Pain Management Doctors In Arkansas Who Have Own Office That Takes Medicaid (Page 4)
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maxie Says:
I have taken methadone for about 9 yrs. and other pain medicines before that. I have chronic pain post polio syndrome, Degenerative arthritis, Degenerative disc. in back due to severe Scoliosis. New laws passed , so my Doctor stopped doing pain management, not sure why. The pain management clinics are expensive and they do not take medicaid. I need a Doctor for pain management that can prescribe pain medication, but who takes medicaid patients. The Disable and poor are out of luck now. Need Doctor from south Arkansas
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Working Strong, it's hard to believe the year is almost half gone. Louisiana Legislature was in Regular Session and then went into Special Session immediately after the Regular Session ended. Louisiana is also expanding Medicaid July 1. I have been much busier than usual. The Medicaid Expansion will be of help to some people here, but not all. Louisiana Medicaid doesn't cover Pain Management Drs and the expansion won't change that. They are making cuts to Medicaid right and left. They are cutting finding drasically to one medical school and there is talk of closing it completely. This particular med school is most of the staff at one of the public hospitals that treats mostly Medicaid patients. It is a huge mess, thanks to our last governor, Republican Bobby Jindal. Education and Health & Hospitals (DHH) are the two things that are not protected from cuts in Louisiana.
CMS had given new requirements for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. Between the new federal regs and the state cuts, the care they provide as well as the customer service is going to get much worse and most people didn't think that was possible.
Working Strong, Thanks for sharing the update. I haven't had a chance to keep up with the DME.
I'm glad your CP client was able to get into pain management. I am happy the substitution is going so well and I pray it continues. I hope You & Your Family Have a Safe July 4th.
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Schakay Says:
Do you mind me asking who the Dr is?I looking for a cash paying clinic cause I have no ins.
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wadester Says:
I've been on methadone for 12yrs. (pain), and Arkansas may suck but i promise you Kentucky is super hard also. At least the pain clinics take medicaid but you still have to pray u get a good dr. (2 out of 12) or they wont do s***, we suffer so they can cover their own ass!
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peach Says:
My friend has severe rumatorid arthritis, he can not find a Dr in Hot Springs Ar that will help him with his pain,all they want to do is put him on methotrexate witch is chemo,he does V not need chemo, he's had two strokes and two heart attack's he also has very bad anxiety is there a Dr in Hot Springs who can help this poor man?? He needs something for pain and anxiety?
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Wadester Says:
Maxie.. i was just writing you a long reply and it just disapeared right before i hit 'send', ...hmm i just want you to know i was dropped from 5- methadone per 24 hrs. down to 3! this after 12 yrs. of No problems. in my opinion, it seemed to all go to hell shortly after Obama' thought he knew what was best !
I know your pain , I suffer as well. im currently in Kentucky and was going to move to alabama soon to be closer to family but now im scared to go wondering if ill even find a Dr. to give me 3 pain pills a day! We have to find a way to stop being punished, because of the people who are abusing these pain meds. We need a voice that knows the majority of people getting/asking for pain meds. are truthfully suffering.! - Wadester
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Wadester Says:
Sherrieb,
Where is Dr. Columbus Browns practice? .. Im now living in kentucky , ( a freakin nightmare !) trying to move to Alabama to be close to family, but am affraid i wont find ANY help w/pain. any help in northern Alabama ?
~ Wadester
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Jules Says:
They kicked me out as I had surgery and took my surgeons prescribed meds. If you do not do exactly as they say, you'll be gone. The one in smokey lane in north lit rock also takes Medicaid. But same thing. One pill off and you're out. Surgery n take ur Drs meds. Ur gone. It's bull. You go monthly too and take drug panels, etc, which is fine but the surgeon meds thing is just wrong. I'm looking too. Ptcoa does not give meds out so skip them. In n lit rock. Or Conway or ft smith. Anywhere you know and they are willing to help. Let me know thx.
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Jules Says:
I'm in bed most the time to after a 9 hr revision fusion. They seem to think I'm superman and I used to get meds before any surgeries but after 4 I can't get squat!! Tried 4 pain Dr's to no avail. I hope they pass med marijuana and soon or I'll be going to Colorado or somewhere else that has something that will help. Let me know if you find help. {edited for privacy}. I need some help and fast. I have twin seniors and a dancer n I can't do anything to help them. Ty.
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Jules Says:
Try dr Hale or Mullins at Hamilton West on 70 west. I had Mullins n liked him n his nurse for the years that I went there. I moved to Russellville and have no Dr's here at all. I need pain mngmnt most of all as I recently had more back surgery n am in bed 22/24 hrs a day. I hate my life now. Hate it. Good luck.
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Jules Says:
Where is dr C Brown located?? Need to try him. I'm always on count but mine kicked me for taking my surgeons meds when I had 9 hr back fusion . They knew I was having it and one dr said yes you take their meds, but they change Drs every 3 months. Rotate them and the the next one said no way!! Wth? I got a certified letter in the mail saying I wasn't even allowed on the grounds, not within 100 foot!!! Like a restraining order. Can't even get my records. That was ark back n spine on smokey lane in north little rock. I'd never made it thru surgery n recovery without the Liq morphine and other meds they gave me, but they added only one besides what I took when I left and kick... Out the door I went. I was n hosp a week!! They wanted me to use a diff neurosurgeon too. I'm going crazy staying in bed all day n no quality of life and a teen n dance that needs run everywhere. I'll try to find this dr. Thx.
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Susie Q Says:
I have had spinal fusion, injections, physical therapy now they say I need more spinal surgery. I just battled cancer and I don't want more surgery. I have sciatica, degenerative disk disease, herniated disks. My pain doctor was Awesome, but he quit suddenly. I have nothing to help, I'm in Noth Central Arkansas. Can anyone help me find new pain management physician? Thanks, I sure appreciate any help. I have Medicaid but would pay out of pocket if necessary.
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Xpatient Says:
Ark pain management is by far the most mixed up place you could put your self into! I was a patient there for over 6 yrs, they changed doctors 6 times, which I stuck it out. After that length of time they changed labs, I never once had an issue or failed a drug panel, now they change labs and next thing u know I have failed 3 times and it gets me discharged. I did no wrong, so I investigated to find out what lab they use, I called the director to find out the results each time were inconclusive, yet they would not change my results! With this on my charts they literally have ruined my pain management chances. I have been in p.m. for 15 yrs and never once had a single problem! So be VERY cautious of going to this practice!
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Jaclyn Says:
Do Pain Management Doctors accept insurance if you want to remain on Suboxone? I've been in Little Rock now 2 years and these cash only suboxone drs are a joke!!! I tried to quit taking it & I felt worse than I did withdrawing from Hydros! I'd like to be weaned off all meds eventually 3 ring circus all of it!111
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BL Says:
Jaclyn, if you have been treated for drug addiction, a pain management dr isn't going to treat you, let alone prescribe you Suboxone.
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Misty Says:
What is name address an number of this doctor. I have satanic nerve bad can't get help I'll pay, just need find doc. I don't care if I have to pay, I'm not sleeping stay agataigted
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Amy Says:
If you call connect care the same place you call to get your primary care physician they have a list of pain management doctors that take Medicaid !
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Linda Says:
I understand. My pain doctor is cutting my pain meds saying I can take inj's. to kill the nerves (temporarily) in my joints. I can't imagine having to take those painful inj's. every few months when I live in pain all the time. If this is not a statewide law, I am going to try to find another pain clinic. If it is a law, then I may need to find out if a lawyer could help me with this problem.
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Judy Says:
My husband is going to the pain clinic in Southhaven Mississippi and he has Medicare so they take it
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Vicky Says:
Thank you for that information, I'm to give them a call at Connect Care
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BL Says:
Judy, most doctors accept Medicare but not Medicaid.
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