Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 I agree, . There seems to be a bogus element to this story. I checked around and couldn't really find anything concrete on any newly enacted legislation regarding OxyContin or other controlled substances in PA that would apply. I'm not sure if Lynn ever mentioned OxyContin specifically, but I was suspicious that that was the drug in question. There has been huge controversy over OxyContin in Pennsylvania for many months. In fact, there are efforts by at least one Pennsylvania legislator to change the classification of OxyContin from a Schedule II to a Schedule I drug (which I think is outrageous). http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/oxycontin.htm Distribution of the drug in PA is being very carefully monitored and recorded right now. I think the doc doesn't want the hassle or potential investigation. If I were the mother, I would ask about exactly which law the rheumatologist was referring to. In any case, I'm glad that you have a doctor who cares and that OxyContin is working for you, . Re: [ ] Re: pain medicine > Oxycontin has been a lifesaver for me. It has given me my life back. It > bothers me that the people who need this medication are not being prescribed > it due to some foolish people. Addicts will try anything to get a high. If it > is a narcotic or some type of speed someone will abuse it. The drug shouldn't > be suspended due to abusers. Any Dr. can prescribe narcotics, some choose not > too. The Dr. is full of baloney. I checked under the laws of Penn. and found > nothing to correlate what this Dr. told you. He is just against prescibing > pain meds. Have your friend see another Dr. who is more compassionate towards > chronic pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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