Pain meds for those truly in Chronic Pain

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Does anyone have a good response for Dr.s' who don't give any pain meds, because

they don't want a patient to become addicted? I've had chronic pain for several

years now. Tried injections, seizure meds, fibro meds, supplements, etc. Yet no

one will give pain meds. In meantime, pain levels mean I can't work, function,

think, and have caused documented cognitive issues.

I've been going to a Pain Management Center since June. They've tried several

sets of steroid injections in various places, nerve block injections and now

want to do RFA. So far, nothing has helped, or lasted. I talked to them about

this and the Dr told me that due to more laws and guidelines in our state, they

do not give meds. He also said it's very tough any longer to get them.

I just saw a new Rheumy this week and he said to see the neurologist for my

cognitive issues (memory, focus, word finding), EVEN though she has reported

that they are due to my high and chronic pain levels. It's so frustrating.

Mel