Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I know I went through something similar because of my insurance back in September and October , but my pain has gotten a lot worse, there was an end in sight, and I didn't have to worry about starting Radiation Therapy and/or chemotherapy and my inoperable tumor growing even faster that before. Steve M in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I got prescriptions from the free clinic cuz I went in with all my medical records. I brought in all my bottles, even the empty ones. MRIs too. They knew I was not a drug seeker. Or I would go to the hospital. When I got withdrawals from not being able to afford my meds, benadryl is what got me through. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Steve I wish there was something I could do to help. this is an awful continuence for you that is shameful of the medical community. I'll be praying for your relief! >Steve M wrote: >When I told the PM office about what my PCP said as soon as I got the letter (Nov 10) they realized that they had no choice but to prescribe the urgently needed medications. They prescribe the medications to keep me alive and out of the hospital, but they were sure to let me know that the only reason they did it was because Dr. potter backed them into a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I had withdrawal from Ocycontin once. I don't take it anymore but am on MSContin which will cause withdrawals if I don't get help if/when I decide not to take it anymore. I hate taking all this medication and so am frustrated that nothing more seems available to treat my pain. I'm very glad you have found some help and a caring doctor. I went to a clinic when I didn't have insurance and got help for my pain. Jennette Ellen wrote: >When I got withdrawals from not being able to afford my meds, benadryl is what got me through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 ((((((Steve)))))))))) How aweful!!!!!!! It sounds like your PCP messed up from the beginning. I am surprised about the arrangement for prescribing your medications. I am sure that my pain management doctor would never go for my PCP prescribing the pain meds and he just advising. Do you have an ongologist? If so it seems that they are willing to prescribe pain medication for cancer patients. The only suggestion I can make is to consider going to the ER if it gets bad. If you are having life threatening withdrawal the ER doctor will probably have you admitted for medical management of the withdrawal symptoms. Keep us posted. Lots of gentle hugs, Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Steve, I'm praying, too. So sorry. What can you do to make them treat you? Would they have to treat you if you were in the through of withdraw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Ellen I've been thinking about going to the local community health center. They were my wife's PCP for about 6 months and I know that there is one doctor and one physicians assistant there who doesn't think that opioids are the devil. Unfortunately, it will take too long to get into the office and appointments always take FOREVER to get. Steve M in PA Ellen wrote: I got prescriptions from the free clinic cuz I went in with all my medical records. I brought in all my bottles, even the empty ones. MRIs too. They knew I was not a drug seeker. Or I would go to the hospital. When I got withdrawals from not being able to afford my meds, benadryl is what got me through. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Moderator's Note: Most in the American medical community do feel shame. However, fear of the DEA, FBI, and losing their medical licences overrides that shame. ------- Steve writes: If only the medical community felt shame. Thanks for your response. I appreciate every response that I received, but yours stood out. Steve rio wrote: Steve I wish there was something I could do to help. this is an awful continuence for you that is shameful of the medical community. I'll be praying for your relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Might as well get on the list as the time will pass anyway. I live so rural that I got my appointmnet in 3 days. I need to count that as a blessing, don't I? I had better luck at the free mental health unit. They were fast and put me in case management to find every program for which I am eligible and they are willing to come to the house. They found a medical program called Safety Net for those who need medical, but aren't eligible for Medicaid/Medicare. I will also need meals on wheels because once I lose electricity, I will have no way to refridgerate or cook. God is my safety net. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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