Iris - pain meds & 's doctor

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I do have lots of articles on that topic, Iris, but I'm not sure what

the doctor's motivation is in this case. He should already know that

addiction is not a big problem for chronic pain patients, but he may

just be unwilling to prescribe opioids above certain dosages. The

paperwork, the worry, his office policy, whatever lame excuse. I guess

we'll just have to wait and see what he says at 's appointment on

Monday.

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> Dear ,

>

> I am so sorry that you are having this much pain. Life

> is too short to live that way. I can't believe that

> after treating you for several years, your dr has

> decided not to prescribe your pain meds. I have been

> in that situation before and have found a new dr. When

> my pain became severe and I was having to take too

> many lortabs, my dr prescribed the Duragesic patch. I

> only use it when the pain is really bad because it

> causes me to itch.

>

> I take Elavil which allows me to sleep and began

> taking Wellbutrion when I was feeling like crying all

> the time. They really make a difference for me.

>

> & a...Do you have any articles that

> could send to that dr that say what we all

> know...people in constant, chronic pain do not become

> addicted to opoids?

>

> I am going to begin taking MTX in a couple of weeks

> and it was very inexpensive through my insurance. It

> has been around for over 20 years so it doesn't have

> that new med price tag on it.

>

> ...don't worry about whining...this is the place

> for it and we all take advantage of that occasionally.

> You will find that everyone in this group is very

> compassionate and helpful.

>

> I hope that you can get some relief soon to get out of

> that vicious pain cycle. Iris