New Drug For Chronic Pain

Hey guys, I've been on oxycontin 80's for 10 years, and the new ops reall suck, but instead of trying all these ways to break them down, try this, I promise on own life it works. Simply cut it into 4 or 5 pieces, take them on an empty stomach, and in 20 minutes you are pain free and aggravation free, and you havnt screwed up all your pills trying to find a way to do them. Sure it takes a little longer to get fully into your system like the instant from banging, but hey if youve been without for days and your sick whats another 15 minutes to wait ? The smaller the pieces the quicker it gets into your blood stream, and empty stomach cuts the time in half again. Trust me it works!! If it didnt I'd have put a gun to my head this morning, My script was filled with ops again this ...

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need to find doc who can prescribe methadone for chronic pain. Primary care put me on methadone and oxy for breakthrough pain. now cannot prescribe any more. I don't care about the oxy but need to either continue methadone or get off of it---which obviously would need scritp for as well... to wean off safely -have insurance--am 62 and don't have any other doc for the last 13 years. am not addict but am physically dependent due to long term condition. largo Clearwater florida I need help fast. thank you for reading-any help will be appreciated... ## Due to the new regulations, if you require such a medication for long-term, ongoing management of chronic pain, you'll need to see a pain management specialist. Are you still under the care of your PCP currently? If so, getting th...

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I have been on 10mg of hydrocodone (ie Norco etc) since 1995 since my back surg/disc disease. now my DR. is retiring and says I don't know where you can go. I am on Medicaid but my family said they could help with cash visits as long as it was not over 300.00 month. I don't know what to do. They just leave u hanging. I live in Loranger la. Can anyone give me info or a name of a DR. to go to for chronic back pain? I want to be able to play with my grandchildren and just live life without so much pain. I was taking 10mg. 3x daily. Should be on more (which I was) but dea or something happened. Need a DR. within 50 miles or so from New Orleans, LA.Thanks for the help. Anyone??

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has come out with new Guidelines for State Medicaid Programs regarding Methadone for Chronic pain. Best Practices for Addressing Prescription Opioid Overdoses, Misuse and Addiction-Feb 2, 2016: medicaid.gov/federal-policy-guidance/downloads/CIB-02-02-16.pdf ## Will new guidelines for opiates at cvs effect fiorinal prescriptions

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I am truly concerned about all of the people who are chronic pain sufferers who are unable to find satisfactory treatment. Several years ago, after 20 years of taking all of the usual pain meds, I stumbled across the "Spinal Chord Stimulator" and the "Morphine Pain Pump". I have had a pain pump over a year now and it has truly changed my life. Of course, like every new pain treatment, they were only used on cancer patients, etc. But they are being used now for chronic pain sufferers who have a definable, (diagnosed by reputable Dr's) untreatable pain source. The company that manufactures these products is MEDTRONICS. I promise you I do not work for them and I am not being compensated for this. I just know what it is like to suffer debilitating pain. I also understand...

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I am currently on 4 30mg oxycodone ir a day and 2 2mg dillaudid a day. I've had 2 major surgeries and I'm I'm only 24 and day in day out in extreme constant pain. My question is would switching to OxyContin the new formula be as effective? Does it have the same euphoria or is it less effective than what I'm on? If anybody can help me out with that I would appreciate it. ## One thing I can say right off the bat is that Oxycontin is an extended release formula of Oxycodone. Some people say that it's not quite as potent as its immediate-release counterpart, but offers much longer relief in return. I do think though, that you'd have be your own best judge when it comes to that, since everyone is different. The thread linked below seems to have good information compar...

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I am currently on 4 30mg oxycodone ir a day and 2 2mg dillaudid a day and the oxycodone only last 2 hours and the dilaudid doesn't work at all.I've had 2 major surgeries and I'm I'm only 24 and day in day out in extreme constant pain. My question is would switching to OxyContin the new formula be as effective or would swithing to opana be better? Does it have a good euphoria to it Does it have the same euphoria or is it less effective than what I'm on? If anybody can help me out with that I would appreciate it. ## The euphoria that some people experience from these types of medications is purely a temporary side effect and has no bearing on whether or not they are working. It will always wear off as your body gets used to the current dosage and you'd have to keep...

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I live in Jasper, Alabama and have been on methadone for 15 years. It's the only thing that's helped during my chemo or when my ruptured disc are bothering me. The doctor I had just up and left and left all his patients hunting a new doctor. Does anyone know a doctor in or around Jasper or Birmingham that I can see that writes Methadone? ## Really, your best bet is to see a new doctor and make sure they get your medical records, so they can speak for themselves. Asking a doctor to prescribe a specific medication is often seen as being drug seeking behavior. Does anyone else have any suggestions to offer? ## Yeah, I'd definitely move from the deep South as fast as possible. Sorry about the comment Florida sounds like your closest bet to find an outpatient treatment center for...

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I've been on oxycontin 80s for yrs. A new pain mgmt doctor says I'm taking too much and has also refused to prescribe ativan 1mg 2 per day. I have been on a rollercoaster ride with meds being changed. I was given Zanaflex and Topamaze. Will these meds help me? Oxycontin dropped from 160mg 2xday, to 1 tab 3xday, no anxiety meds. Also changed Soma to Zanaflex. I didn't sleep much before this change, now not more than 2hrs a day. HELP!! A lot of yrs. of pain. I can't work anymore. I've raised a family, been a wife, raised Foster Children (My Children too). I love them all. I'm now a GrandMother that hasn't been there for her Grandbabies. I realize that I am new to this site so please understand that I don't usually complain about what I face in life. But her...

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I was put on suboxone almost a year ago because a new pain doctor told me if I didn't switch to it then he couldn't help me. It was the scariest thing I've ever done but I did it. For the first 3 months I hated it. I had horrible insomnia and nausea. Then I go back to the NE pain center and my new pain doc no longer works there!!??? They set me up with another pain doctor but everyone everywhere assumes I got put on suboxone because I was an addict. Anyway I got through it and within a few more weeks, I only felt 100% complete pain relief and was full of energy! I lost 60 pounds! Out was great. Now nearly 6 months later it's like the opposite. I'm not taking it regularly cause it's no longer making my pain go away and my depression is completely out of control. T...

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pcp dr in dracut ma multiple pain 24yrs been through alot dr took me off most of my pain medication due to the Dr having trouble now im left in agony need new Dr .help me find one ## Hello, Tori! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in pain. A PCP isn't going to be able to prescribe you such medications, you'll need to see a pain management specialist, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year. Have you talked to your current doctor about referring you to someone? ## Iv had multiple pain issues for over 20yrs .live in Dracut my Dr has stopped treatment of chronic what is his practice for 7yrs have been looking for a new doctor want to see a PC primary care doctor have been in chronic pain management before .I'm really trying to find a better doctor ...

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Could someone please advise me , as I have a BIG PROBLEM. I'm suffering from Central Pain SYNDROME following a severe STROKE in 2006 . I was tried on several drugs, but methadone @ 150mg daily is what I've been on for years, which totally destroyed my teeth . In November of 2015, I was told by Pain Management, that because of new federal guidelines that my MME-morphine equivalent MUST BE MUCH LOWER . They started reducing my daily level at that time .Now, 6 months later, I'm now at 20 mg, tomorrow, I go on 15 mg daily, after being on 20 for the last week. I go to the pain clinic Friday and I'm not sure what to ask for, as I need 24 hour pain relief . Could anyone with experience please Help . I'm in a bad situation, but h happy that I'm getting off of the methado...

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My 1st. Try on Exalgo was not more than a pain in my stomach and lightened my leg severe pain.I almost lost that leg,my driving leg,had 7 fractures,2miniscus surgeries,the muscle that's supposed to be on the side of calf is now sticking out the front of my calf.My foot has numb & pain.everytime I get on a med that works,the manufacture changes how they make it then it isn't worth getting my hopes up of getting a med that works or won't be changed shortly after Im put on it.For 15 yrs.i was on fentynol patch,but that started all the changes in my MEDS due to the new not helping.Iat the last was on the lozenges but due to the only testing was done on cancer patients w chronic pain I can't get them anymore.Chronic pain is Chronic pain!Why make us suffer taking drugs tha...

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I am a widow , & I moved to mid-America& I left a daughter behind. My youngest goes to MSU. I am an Author. I was on Vicodan 10/500 and they changed the laws and now only Norco is possible 10/325.For Chronic Nerve Pain. They had all my records. I Think they were ALL thrown away. The Qualitest Brand has fillers. I requested from my DR. Watson Norco..or NORCO ..not generic. I pay $1000 to a Man who I married in a faze of grief & doesn't do anything for me. I called Watson. They said to either ask my DR. for ONLY the Watson Brand or NORCO. Non Generic which would be $30. I've been getting my Norco , the Watson Brand. & Actually a Neurologist is supposed to be calling. I'm on huge amounts of Nuerontin and FINALLY..my Hepatologist said it was Crap. You Must be You...

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Below are two links to new recommendations for prescribing opioids for chronic and acute pain in 2016. If you take opioids for chronic pain or acute pain, you need to read them so you will be prepared for what your dr may be doing regarding prescribing opiates. At the time of this posting these Are Not Laws, they are only recommendations. But, considering how almost all drs are going by other Guidelines and Recommendations like they were laws, these shouldn't be ignored if you want to be prepared. National Pain Strategy- iprcc.nih.gov/docs/HHSNational_Pain_Strategy.pdf CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016- cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6501e1.htm ## Everyone that is taking opiates for chronic pain needs to read these so they can discuss t...

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I have been prescribed oxycodone 5 mg. IMM REL capsules to be taken 2-3 every 4 hrs. for shingles pain. I have never taken this before, however I have chronic pain due to a right hip injury 6 years ago and normally take fiorinal #3 for that and also migraine headaches. I am in a'lot of pain and I am praying this med. will help. I was also prescribed lyrica 75 mg, Valtrex and I already take lexapro and zanax if needed. I am very cautious with medicine. Does anyone have any advice for me? ## Oxycodone is a very potent narcotic pain reliever, it is also highly addictive. The IMM REL stands for Immediate Release, which means the medication is released immediately to start helping with your pain, rather than taking 15 to 20 minutes like regular release tablets. Aside from the addictive p...

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Is there a rep. for the ppl. who were controlled on 3 OxyContin OC a day, who now suffer and have proved the new OPs DON'T WORK? NO MATTER WHAT PURDUE OR FDA SAY? We need a rep. for us chronic pain patients, who were controlled and NOW SUFFER & CAN'T DO MORE THAN LAY IN BED CRYING. ## Unfortnately, other than reporting your complaints to the FDA, there isn't much else you can do. I'm sorry you are having such a frustrating experience with it. Have you tried to talk to your doctor about using any alternative medications, such as Fentanyl, or the time released Morphine? ## I've been on fentanyl for 15 yrs until they changed patch, it didn't help that's why my dr.put me on OxyContin and that lasted 5 mo. Till they changed to OP, then they stopped working.So ...

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I'm looking for a new P. M. Doc in Southern New Jersey. I don't have insurance, so they must take cash. I'm try to get a new MRI, but am unable to stand laying flat for 45± min. I only have recent xrays. My previous MRI's the most recent shows a designation in my spine. Spinal stenosis, spodotheises gr. 2,etc.. I've always been able to handle pain, but this is like being entombed in a mid-evil torture device that no one sees. I feel something different in the last 2 weeks. I went through withdrawal at home, I want to get out of bed, and take a walk without agony again. I honestly thought my Doc was over medicating me, and I was right. Luckily I didn't take, or fill every prescription, so I weaned off EVERYTHING. Big mistake. I'm a 51 year old female. Tra...

Need Help Finding A Doctor In Greenville SC That Would Write For Somas And Pain medication. I Have 4 Buldging Discs T1 T2 T11 T12 Also Degenerative Bone Disease Which T3 is totally degenerated, causing Scoliosis. I am in severe pain 24/7. Could someone please help me. All and any info would be greatly e appreciated. Thanks! ## Hi Kevin, I may not have a doctor I can refer you to, but I can provide you with a couple links that may be of service to you in so far as finding pain management doctors within your general area. Just input your city or zip code for narrowed results: {link removed because site no longer exists} wellness.com/find/pain%20management%20specialist I'd consider calling up a number of them to see if they are accepting new patients. I hope this info helps and wish yo...

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Have been going to pain clinic taking morphine for15 years. Doctor rejected me when I had a seizure and someone put a valium under my tongue. Need a new doctor close by. Florence al. ## I don't now how close they are to you, but there are several pain management specialists listed in that area. Here is some of the contact information, so you can check into them: John M Simon (205) 768-9191 205 Marengo St Florence, AL David L Boyer (256) 764-9697 216 Marengo St Florence, AL Timothy I Melson (256) 386-4196 1300 S Montgomery Ave Sheffield, AL James N Jeter (256) 386-4196 1300 S Montgomery Ave Sheffield, AL Center For Physical Medicine & Pain Management (334) 260-8225 Montgomery, AL Are there any other questions or comments? ## i am in need of a private dr office in north alabama re...

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