Pain Mgt

Can someone please recommend a Pain Mgt. Dr. in or around Grensboro, NC I have back,neck, hip and leg issues, take pain meds for these issues and have had meds halved by Primary Care Dr. Trying to get into one place called Guilford Pain Mgt. However iI'm not entirely confident the office will cal to make apt. with me. I heard there is only 1 provider there that's accepting new Medicare pts. and it takes min 2 months.

I am a pain management patient for the last 12 years, and due to a bad car accident that caused neck, back problems that were I reinjured in a work related situation. Also have had 3 knee surgeries and shoulder surgery as well as both biceps and elbow surgeries and arthritis in all my joints. I have had my pain meds cut in half and my pain mgt. Dr. has prescribed 4 oxycodone IR Witch is a fast acting pain medicine. Now I hear that the government says that my pain mgt.has to be cut in half witch leaves me in pain most of the day and can’t sleep due to the relief that I would benefit from on my current prescription. Government needs to stay out of Dr/patient relationships ## Hello TBone, I'm sorry to hear that your quality of life is being put into jeopardy. Do you have any idea...

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I have only been in the Milwaukee area for about a year and I have recently lost my Pain Mgt Dr. and I am having an impossible time trying to find another Dr who will continue with my prescription for 20 mg of Oxycontin. They all want to give me the shots or epidurals. Been there/done that and not going back to them. I have done the physical therapy, exercises, therapy, etc. They even want to do surgery but I am not going to do it. Does anyone know of a Pain Mgt Dr in the Milwaukee area that will write a prescription? ## I know of a great pain clinic. You have to pay good money besides what they collect from insurance. I don't know if he'll write for 20 MG's oxycontin but the dr and his wife will do what they can for you. They've helped me a lot. If you still want a clin...

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I am in quite a bit of pain. Just went to er 2 days ago. My elbow was the size of a softball. All cartilege in my joint is shredded. I have a screw in my hand and pelvic spodolosis (bad lower back). I do work full time and the pain us affecting my job. Looking for good pain mgt.doc in Western Pa.our near Youngstown, Ohio. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ## In order to get any such prescriptions filled, you'll need to stick with the state that you live in and also use a pharmacy in your home state. IE: Whatever state is on your ID or license. There are restrictions on how much of any controlled substance that pharmacies can order and have in stock per month, so most have had to restrict their filling practices to only customers and doctors that are within a certain radi...

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Is it legal to be treated for chronic pain in Oregon if you live in Washngton State where it is so very difficult and the patient is treated without dignity? I have been prescribed schedule 2 meds for chronic pain for 9 years, am over 60 yrs old, and am on Social Security Disability for chronic pain and other conditions requiring monthly Dr visits. I want to move to Wash for the rest of my senior years but can't endure their regulations? ## Hello, Kindly! How are you? To be prescribed controlled substances for pain, all involved parties, such as you, your pharmacy and your doctor; will all need to be located within a certain radius of each other to make sure that the prescriptions can be validated and etc. I'm not sure what regulations you're worried about in WA making it mo...

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I was on 80mg of oxycontin 3 times a day and it was no longer helping after taking it for many, many, many years. I switched to Suboxone for my Chronic Pain Mgt. Was on 6mg films for the 1st year and always had extra, as I took them at night. I was shocked how well they worked along with Flexeril for my back, leg and feet pain. Then I was cut to 3mg film once a day. I usually take the 6mg film every other day, and still forget at times, so I may only use 11 instead of 14 in 28 days. I recently tried to cut to the equivalent of 1/3 a day, but the insomnia and anxiety were off the charts after only a few days. At my last appointment it was Student Teaching Day. My Doctor explained how I am there for pain management which is why I haven't been completely we end off the medication. He a...

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its happening everywhere! the new ridiculous legislation by the gov of the state of ohio is beyond overzealous and its tying the hands of pain mgt MD's to the point that the doctors are simply dumping the discipline altogether. meanwhile patients are being kicked to the curb being told to find new pain mgt doctors within 30-60days? i walked into my doctor recently and the front desk clerk says hey did u know that oxycodone 30mg tabs go for 30.00 on the street? i said i was not awhere no? she said well the doctor is discontinuing patients who are on pain meds and sending them away as hes washed his hands of pain mgt altogether? sure enough i met w the doctor who explained he has resigned and hes opening his own practice w out pain patients what! basically he was forced too leave and ...

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I live in Ohio my Dr.retired and I have hade two back surgerys two carrpel tunnel release bi-lateral, have severe stenious and am concidering having another surgery to clear cannel and see if it helps,In the next few days I will probably cease taking pain med opoied and musle relaxer never went doc shopping never failed urine just stuck with the possibility of a crappy quality of life injections don't last but help. most Dr. are not willing to give meds even at pain mgt ctrs I also have ra and oa and depression.

List of doctors that treat with opioids for back pain in pittsburgh. I need medication with opioids. ## I am in non stop chronic pain mostly back (fused in 2015) and neck (fused) in 2014, both hips replaced, hands going paralyzed from deep neuropathy, also fybromyalgia, restless leg syndrome and horrid insomnia! I am so critically frustrated and depressed that my life is nothing but one long day drawn out into another and my body is my prison. I cant find a dr anywhere in or around the pittsburg pa area who is willing to deal with my pain w/ opiates and so I suffer suffer suffer and I am done being treated like a criminal when I go to these pain mgt hell holes! Im looked at as a "Drug seeker" making pain up to feed my addiction! So now I am on the path to find someone who is com...

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hawaii, island of maui. need to find doctor that will prescribe methadone for pain where can I find a doctor that utilizes methadone for pain in maui hawaii. ## Look under pain management in wailuku- Jeffery Chester DO- the nurses are very nice & want to send you a long amount of paper work & there may be a deposit. If you are totally honest about yourself & all your meds. He is great !! He will make you take a u/a at a lab & blood work. Get prices. My u/a was 200$ they will let you know if he accepts you. Don't be too pushy & be sure & have your records from your previous Dr. In kahalui is also 20-30 mins from Maui. Dr. Kawai is under pain mgt. He is a true & strict Hawaiian who has no time but to get to your quick point. He is not to happy to give metha...

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This is a PINK OBLONG shaped Tablet with 93 on the front and 890 on the back ## Yes, this tablet contains 100mgs of Propoxyphene and 650mgs of Acetaminophen, a generic for Darvocet, this is a mild narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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white oblong pill with 93-490 on it. was supposed to be a sub for darvocet n 100.....made my wife throw up all day and night taking for a broken ankle ## This is a generic for Darvocet, it contains 650mgs of Acetaminophen and 100mgs of Propoxyphene. This is a narcotic pain reliever, so nausea is a very common side effect, along with: dry mouth, constipation and drowsiness. ## Also perscribed for pain of a broken ankle. Made me very dizzy and violently throw up. After that one dose I threw the rest out and did very well on ibuprofin!!!! ## I have a torn Achilles tendon and it works great for the pain, especially good when I take it with a couple of Bud Lights! ## it isnt effecting me. i took 1 dose of this after my wisdom teeth extraction, and it didnt effect me. no change in the pain in...

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PINK TABLET BROWN BOTTLE 93 ON FRONT OFTABLET AND 890 ON BACK OF TABLET OBLONG-SHAPED ## The color of the bottle means nothing. This is a generic for Darvocet, containing 650mgs of Acetaminophen (APAP) and 100mgs of Propoxyphene. This is a very mild, narcotic pain reliever. Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth and constipation.

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I have spinal stenosis, scoleosis, ddd of back as well as fm. A pain mgt dr. increased my tolerance to an extremely high one from prescribimg fenytanall patches and lolipops. Now that my OCs and other stuff isnt working im looking for a dr not afraid to prescribe fentynall in NJ tristate area ## If you're under long-term treatment for chronic pain, you're going to have to stick with seeing a pain management specialist. Learn more pain management details here. General practitioners will only be able to prescribe such medications for short periods of time, such as after someone has had surgery or been in an accident and is recovering. Anything the requires longer time periods has to be prescribed by a pain specialist. Why did you stop getting the patches from the person that first...

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My pain mgt. doctor prescribed this med. to me for the muscle spasms I have with both MS and CRPS. I am on some other meds that I do well with even though they are narcotic- When I take Clonazepam it relieves the muscle spasms better than anything but this med makes me spacey and very sleepy. Does anyone else have the same affect from this? ## Yes my neurologist, prescibed for me to stop these tremors in my arm/hand which he calls dystonia. i would like to know if this will be of help maybe even a cure for my arm /hand shaking/dystonia if not could you give me some alternatives to different medicines that would help me with this problem sincerely j. ## I have taken clonazepam for GAD and to combat some the side effects from withdrawal from Suboxone. This medication can make anyone very ...

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My pain mgt. doctor has decided that he wants to take me off Oxycodone 40mg per day and put me on Belbuca. I don't want to do this, but he is leaving me with no choice. What should I expect? ## How is he doing the transition? In order to start the Belbuca, you'll need to be off the Oxycodone for several days, otherwise it could throw you into precipitated withdrawals. Belbuca contains the active ingredient Buprenorphine, so the FDA warns that it also carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Ref: Belbuca Information Many doctors are switching their patients as a precaution to help prevent them developing opiate abuse. ## How many days should I be off? Withdrawals do not sound like fun. T...

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My Pain Mgt Dr. has been reducing my Percocet 10/325 mg pills down from 6/day to 3/day and my Kadian 20 mg pills down from 4/day to 3/day! I have been on this drug regimen for 7 yrs. due to a poor outcome from my last lumbar fusion surgery. I have heard that the DEA is requiring that all doctors must wean their patients down off of ALL opiate pain meds. Can you inform me of possibly any new developments in pain meds that would be accepted by the DEA??? Thanks so much. ## Hello, Doug! How are you? No, they don't have to take people off of all pain medications, however, they have been directed to limit how much is prescribed per day to any patient that does not have a possibly fatal illness, such as stage 4 cancer. It's been requested that no one else be given more than the equiva...

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My pain mgt MD gives me oxycodone IR 30mg but I cut in two and see if pain goes below 5 of 10 after 1 hr after first dose of half tab, if not I then take the other half. So far since my leg reconstruction surgery 7 weeks ago I have needed the full 30mg every time. Here is my question: Will I get a longer time of pain relief and thus a longer time period of my sense of well being when pain is gone by (1) taking the 30mg at single dose q 4 hrs or by (2)taking 15mg q 2 hrs, of course not taking the 2nd 15mg dose if pain<5? It seems to be cumulative but not in any consistent way that I can get a pattern tracked for optimal benefit? I was an RN for many years prior to CVA a few years ago, so am familiar with some of this but of course individual results vary. Thanks ## If your doctor app...

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Horrible experience with RP 10/325 generic for Percocet 10/325 prescribed by my Pain Mgt Dr. I got the prescription filled at Walmart a month ago. Since that time, I have been in withdrawals, with aching muscles, mostly in my shoulders and wrists, the pain I felt before going on any pain pills over 25 years ago, also the chills and sweating, just as if I were in complete withdrawal. I took the bottle to the pharmacy and told the pharmacist what was happening and he told me he has had no other complaints and couldn't do anything for me...okay, so my husband is now picking up my new monthly prescription at Walgreens, and the manufacturer is Actavis, which I believe is the old Watson and I am praying they will take away the withdrawal feelings. Has anyone else had this issue with the R...

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My primary dr has me on 10 mg percocet, 2 every 4 hrs for chronic/severe leg pain but it has lost it's effectiveness. I have appt w/pain mgt clinic on the 18th for the 1st time and am hoping they rx something stronger & definitely something that lasts longer. I haven't slept a full night in almost 2 years due to waking up in pain, taking meds, waiting for them to kick in and waiting to fall asleep again. Does anyone have an educated guess on what they may rx or what works well for this problem? Just curious and very excited at the prospect of having this pain under control. ## There are actually several time released medications that they may choose from. The most commonly used contains Oxycodone, it's called Oxycontin. There's also a time released Morphine available...

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