Pain Medication Shame (Page 9)

First of all, I hate taking pain meds but I was almost completely bedridden for 2 yrs. They gave me my life back and I'll be grateful for the rest of my life. My insurance company dropped me right before I was gonna have surgery to get some relief. So I had no choice but to go with the pain meds. I've been on oxycodone 30/150 per month (5 a day) and MS Contin 200mg 2 times daily since 2009. Had breaks when I could. My point is, nobody knows what my daily life is like. I feel ashamed every month getting refills. Maybe it's in my head but the staff at the pharmacy gives me that "pill seeker" look. I guess all that matters is my doctor trusts me and he knows my complete history. I know I'm not taking them for fun. I'd much rather be normal. Can anyone relate to what I'm saying?

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Yes I think the shame is just another form of discrimination.Our government seems to be more concerned about the money Insurance Companies have paid then the quality of life for most Americans. I had to have surgery for nerve damage on my spine, I was more concerned about the fact that surgergical center had signs every where that they were a no opioid hospital and I was forced to only have Fentanyl 10 minutes before surgery to put me to sleep. Fentanyl is more addictive than Heroion and more likely to kill a person from over dose. I wasn’t given anything for 2 years before surgery or after for pain. The most ironic thing is I was more concerned about Fetanyl killing me than the fact that I was having surgery on my spine that could paralyze me for life. Cindy

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Re: Cindy (# 161)

Fentanyl is a opioid. Why would the center have signs saying they do not give opioids when they give fentanyl ? Unless you were not given fentanyl but something else that relaxed you and put you to sleep. All you have to go on is what you were told When fentanyl is administer by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or surgery center, it is safe.

The surgeon is the one that prescribes post op and discharge medications.

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Re: Maria (# 160)

I asked my Pharmacist when they started the prescription. He said it started when the prescription is filled. NOT when it was picked up. That may be the process where you work but it is NOT the process where I get my prescriptions filled.

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Re: cliffj (# 163)

So what are you trying to say here? I think I’m missing some of the story cuz I’m not exactly sure if there’s an issue your having with your meds or not. I know not all pharmacies are the same and it also depends on the state that you live in but if your having some problems then feel free to explain them and I will do my best to tell you how and why your pharmacy is doing what they are. Pharmacy is very complicated. There’s so much more to it all than what some people may think. Lots of rules and regulations and laws follow. Anyway, let me know if I can answer any questions you may have.

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I'm experiencing neck pain, about 8 inches down spine between shoulder blades. I had x-ray done at chiropractor and saw things at end of the bone. When I asked he replied "oh those things look like cat ears are bone spurs". I told my PCP I would also try a injection. It's been almost thirty years this awful pain, numbness, burning my hands and arms go to sleep.

I wanna do more like walking I've always done since in high school, but the back of neck burns even worse when I do. I've had physical therapy cause I had to before they would do MRI, but I don't believe it will happen. I'm gonna pray it works out, as I'm afraid I'll be crippled before long. My quality of life suffers cause of this situation I'm in, and because of the PAIN I don't do much. I've pushed as far as I can for all these years.

My worst nightmare is disability. I'm 60 still working now I'm a caregiver for mentally ill, thank God it's kinda laid back, cook, clean a bit, pass meds and paper work - but that's all I can do to survive. I'm alone just me and God, sometimes I wonder where he is, u know. But I'm will to try the injection, like the other story I read. Pray someone helps us, just to see if it make a difference. God bless all in PAIN today.

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Re: cliffj (# 163)

They always go by the date a Schedule II is picked up. If your prescription is for 30 days. If you take it as prescribed you should not need a new prescription for 28-30 days from when you picked up your last Schedule II. If you pickup your prescription on day 28 for two months. Be prepared to possibly have to wait 4 extra days after two months. The reason being you should have 4 extra days from picking your prescription up early.

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Re: Brenda (# 165)

I was on SO many pain medications no doctor could even believe my Rx list when I moved back home after college. When I began seeing my doc I see now, he did a lumbar epidural injection & OMG the pain was gone the next day. I’m honestly surprised how much the injections helped. You may have the same experience and I hope you do find it relieving.

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Quick ? I go to pain management. The Dr. is in hospital facility. I have been paying one copay but two bills (dr. and hospital). Been doing this for 15 years. Now hospital wants me to pay them copay also. This just started after merging. Can they do this?

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