First Do No Harm: The DEA targets Physicians who treat their patients pain.
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Jan 21st, 2016Someone from Pompano Beach, FL signed.
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Jan 21st, 2016Someone from Plattsmouth, NE writes:
I am daily strugling with pain that has no surgical option and can't get relief needed to care for my 2 beautiful daughters, my elderly grandmother or myself and SO appropriately. You have succeeded again in making people who really need help pay (with terrible agony in my case; physical & mental) for the actions of criminals. Rediculous and cruel. Should be criminal to let people suffer this way. If I left my dog suffering the way I do daily they would jail me. I have no doubt that many of the pharmacy robberies i see on the news are people who are not addicts but simply people in pain who have lost their "care" about laws because the DEA has made it illegal or "wrong" somehow for a doctor to "care" that they are suffering. Makes me very sad for everyone in my situation. My empathy to chronic pain sufferers. Almost seems like our government would rather have us seek out heroin or some other illegal drug than treat us appropriately with the legal drugs they have at their disposal. Sad.Jan 21st, 2016Someone from Manitowoc, WI signed.
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Jan 21st, 2016Someone from Rochester, NH writes:
I an nurse. I am a chronic pain patient. I have been discriminated against by physicians, pharmacists, and family. I have treated patients with chronic pain. One particular patient was a young female hospitalized for depression related to chronic pain. She committed suicide. I will always remember this women. She was tired of the pain, humiliation, and poor treatment. The biggest offenders are medical "professionals." Reform and education is long over due. If a person is being treated poorly or discriminated against speak out. Call out the individual on their behavior. It's time to eradicate blaming patient. They didn't chose this. Stay strong.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2016Someone from Pomona, CA writes:
There is so much I should say about how wrong we are being treated about our medicines. All these other messages have said it so well. I would like to say God please send us help. You truly know we have done nothing wrong. Please show the people the truth that are in the position to help us.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2016Someone from Georgetown, SC writes:
I have a lifelong degenerative disease which began when I was only 35. The standard immuno suppressing treatments have caused me to get life threatening infections and had to be discontinued. Pain medications are the only thing that keep me mostly out of bed and keep my spirits up (because I'm just in agony, not horrible mind blowing I want to die agony). Every day I read posts in support groups from people with horrible conditions and diseases who are now being denied adequate pain treatment. The doctors are afraid, and the people who are suffering the most now suffer even more. The suicides have already increased. Please end this madness and legislate responsibly without hurting those who already have too much pain to handle.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jan 20th, 2016Someone from Lipan, TX writes:
I feel as if I'm being scammed just so I can stay with the pasted 3 doctors I just keep hearing made up stories of why I can't be seen any longer after a couple surgeons said I'll spend the rest of my life in horrible pain ....I had a truck set on my head now I have plates an screws all over my face an omg I have to hide from my family when pain attacks occurs cause I cry an scream into a towel because its so horrible 2 different drs said I failed drug test so they can't see me anymore but both time I left the Dr an went strait to the store an bought the exact same drug test an pasted each time I then would call them an request a blood test that I signed for in there paper work if I ever failed one an I got hung up on an had to find another Dr an its really hard when ur on medicade an no Dr's accept it an each Dr I went too kept finding other reasons to treat me like my leg needs PT or my neck needs a CT scn every week an if I say there's nothing wrong with anything but my face an teeth Then the problems start now the Dr I'm seeing now cut my meds in half an lowered the dose by half because I rescheduled a PT appointment not To mention how many dentist I've seen to get my teeth fixed that were knocked out from the accident an they seen me to oral surgeons Who do not accept medicade only thousands of dollars so it feels like I'm left to suffer or just die . I actually want to go to work an earn my way but can't get fixed or help but anyway thanks for reading hope nobody has to go though what I'm having to for the past 6 yrs an lost all my friends an family stops asking if I want to go because of pain if we only get one life to live why can't we get help being pain free or fix the underlined problems I was told she I was a kid I needed to grow up an become a doctor to help people not screw them outta money or life of pain they deal with .i'm existing not livingREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2016Someone from Lipan, TX writes:
I feel as if I'm being scammed just so I can stay with the pasted 3 doctors I just keep hearing made up stories of why I can't be seen any longer after a couple surgeons said I'll spend the rest of my life in horrible pain ....I had a truck set on my head now I have plates an screws all over my face an omg I have to hide from my family when pain attacks occurs cause I cry an scream into a towel because its so horrible 2 different drs said I failed drug test so they can't see me anymore but both time I left the Dr an went strait to the store an bought the exact same drug test an pasted each time I then would call them an request a blood test that I signed for in there paper work if I ever failed one an I got hung up on an had to find another Dr an its really hard when ur on medicade an no Dr's accept it an each Dr I went too kept finding other reasons to treat me like my leg needs PT or my neck needs a CT scn every week an if I say there's nothing wrong with anything but my face an teeth Then the problems start now the Dr I'm seeing now cut my meds in half an lowered the dose by half because I rescheduled a PT appointment not To mention how many dentist I've seen to get my teeth fixed that were knocked out from the accident an they seen me to oral surgeons Who do not accept medicade only thousands of dollars so it feels like I'm left to suffer or just die . I actually want to go to work an earn my way but can't get fixed or help but anyway thanks for reading hope nobody has to go though what I'm having to for the past 6 yrs an lost all my friends an family stops asking if I want to go because of pain if we only get one life to live why can't we get help being pain free or fix the underlined problems I was told she I was a kid I needed to grow up an become a doctor to help people not screw them outta money or life of pain they deal with .i'm existing not livingREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2016Someone from Howard Lake, MN signed.
Jan 20th, 2016Someone from Lipan, TX writes:
I feel as if I'm being scammed just so I can stay with the pasted 3 doctors I just keep hearing made up stories of why I can't be seen any longer after a couple surgeons said I'll spend the rest of my life in horrible pain ....I had a truck set on my head now I have plates an screws all over my face an omg I have to hide from my family when pain attacks occurs cause I cry an scream into a towel because its so horrible 2 different drs said I failed drug test so they can't see me anymore but both time I left the Dr an went strait to the store an bought the exact same drug test an pasted each time I then would call them an request a blood test that I signed for in there paper work if I ever failed one an I got hung up on an had to find another Dr an its really hard when ur on medicade an no Dr's accept it an each Dr I went too kept finding other reasons to treat me like my leg needs PT or my neck needs a CT scn every week an if I say there's nothing wrong with anything but my face an teeth Then the problems start now the Dr I'm seeing now cut my meds in half an lowered the dose by half because I rescheduled a PT appointment not. To mention how many dentist I've seen to get my teeth fixed that were knocked out from the accident an they seen me to oral surgeons. Who do not accept medicade on thousands of dollars so feels like I'm left to suffer or just die . I actually want to go to work an earn my way but can't get fixed or help but anyway thanks for reading hope nobody has to go though what I'm having to for the past 6 yrsREPORT COMMENTS
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Jan 20th, 2016Someone from Palm Desert, CA writes:
Chronic Pain is a disability and those are are suffering because of this governments loosing war on drug are being discriminated against just as if they were a religion or race because of the actions of those who will continue to abuse drugs. Our government is now creating heroin addicts when those who will abuse drugs can no longer get the pills they want. Did we learn nothing from Prohibition in this country? Doctors should allow those who are suffering with pain to make decisions on what will help them with their quality of life the most and that decision should be between them and their doctors without any politics involved. We need to legalize Medical Marijuana which is helping so many instead of narcotic medication but still continue to use both to help these patients and their quality of life. Veterans who come directly under the governments care and have given so much for our country are now being tortured under these CDC and FDA policies on pain medications. No Veteran should suffer one more day in pain than is necessary and this is NOT necessary. Take a stand for the millions of Americans who are needlessly suffering. Thank youREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2016Someone from Las Vegas, NV writes:
To Michelle P. from Albuquerque, NM... I just had the same problem last week and I am not one to ever feel that way. My dr of 19 yrs had enough of the "new rules" so he sold his practice and went back to Ohio. I have been through hell since 2002 and having the same problems as most of the post's on here. Please don't do that, I UNDERSTAND. I have been so stressed out too. They have bled my savings account dry. The last doctor forced Morphine on me after telling him over and over I am allergic. He insinuated all my other dr.'s didn't know what they were doing. I had such a severe reaction I too almost took my own life because I wasn't thinking straight. I finally got back with my old pain management dr and have to come up with a medication plan. I cannot afford $500 a month for them on top of my other meds. The DEA are a bunch of *******'s. There is a difference between USE vs ABUSE. Not everyone is abusing the medications and are tired of being treated like that. Everyday it's a new "rule". If anyone is interested go to DEAsucks.com. Good info and they have T-shirts and other stuff that have DEA SUCKS on it. I just ordered the fleece coat. I know things suck but try to smile at this one. At night is when I really struggle with my stress and the weight of the problem big time. Everyone is lying to us and it's all BS. So many ppl are hurting and dying over "Big Brother" helping us. If that's help, PLEASE STOP HELPING US, YOUR KILLING PEOPLEREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2016Someone from Charlotte, NC writes:
D E A has made my life almost unbearable.i've been through several times of withdrawals because Dr afraid to give me pain meds i've been taking over 10 years for a chronic illness no cure we can only keep you comfortable Ha Ha I'm in chronic pain just left Dr who said D E A would come after him he want give me enough to hold Me 30 days DEA YOU MAKE DRUG ABUSERS theses Drs know patients with Chronic illness and Chronic pain we are paying them to suffer in pain i've 3 days to see the spine surgeon he's not going to give me anything just set up another appointment and oh yeah another co pay I worked when I was able now I can't there's no help for me I can't afford to go to the Streets and or etc.so good old senior citizen suffer because DEA says if your Dr gives you pain Meds you've been on 10 Years we will pull his LicenseREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2016Someone from Albuquerque, NM writes:
I am suffering from severe Neoropathy. my Dr. retired and transferred me to a PA who flat out refused to fill my pain Medication any longer. Ive been on my meds for 15 years. This was a last resort so I could eat and have some relief to live a semi normal life. I also suffer from Gastroparesis. My pain meds helped me hold food down and prevented me from jumping in front of traffic. yes, i was going to end my life in order to end the constant Pain. now Thanks to this new PA Im going to have to carry out my suicide and hurt my two young daughters. They don't care and they never will. i hope my girls can sue for negligence once i kill myself. I have nothing to leave them, not even a home. so, i am praying to God that they can sue. i have No option. believe me. ive tried.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jan 19th, 2016Someone from Prairie City, IL writes:
I am livid with our federal and state government and the DEA, that causes such horrible suffering and takes away any quality of life. I have taken a controlled substance for 15+ yrs, and in 2012 started this nightmare. In 2014, I joined this medical circus; I was told It's "peripheral polyneuropathy" After many doctors, much money and medication that gave me a "peptic ulcer". The lack of compassion, consideration, and concern regarding my quality of life. I decided to help myself. I tried marijuana to ease (physical and mental) pain, and it worked on many medical issues So happy to finally find relief from the horrible pain and sleepless nights. I wasn't hurting anyone, and I was doing great. Until Dec. 2015, when I went to my doctor for my controlled substance medication, and was told I could not have it because I tested positive for marijuana. Regardless, how much benefit to me, and I must get a medical marijuana card to show him. However to get an Illinois medical marijuana card, is almost impossible. The requirements are so great and way out of reach. So, now, it seems, I AM DAMNED!!! Leaving my only option of suicide, because I can't live my life, (in this manner) or have any quality of it. due to the DEA, state government, and medical profession!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 19th, 2016Someone from Scio, OR writes:
I have lived in pain for the past 20+ years from fibromyalgia. I jumped through all their hoops to be prescribed pain medication. I have to weigh the cost of physical addiction against wanting to take my own life to rid myself of being in constant pain. The pain meds I was given has helped me to live a somewhat normal life. Until under Obama care ( THAT IS JUST TO MUCH FOR ME TO AFFORD) I was told that their has been new guide lines in place and I was going to have to give up a portion of my pain meds to meet their new guide lines..I did what my dr. asked me to do. But the next time I was forced to go to the dr. to be able to keep getting my medication, My Dr informed me that I needed to give up more to meet the new guide lines. I have no insurance due to my husband passing of brain cancer and have to pay cash to go to the dr. and buy the medication. There is no concern for my life or what I have and do live...instead they treat me like a drug addict and force me to pay out money I do not have just to get the medication I need to live a productive life. To top it all off I have started having panic attacks due to with drawl and was told that I had to choose between and anti anxiety medication or the pain medication...all due to the new guide lines you see! I DON'T SEE HOW WE CAN CONTINUE HERE IN THIS COUNTRY THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING ...THERE IS NO LOVE OR CONCERN FOR THOSE THAT ARE SUFFERING, IN FACT THEY MAKE YOUR SUFFERING WORSE....ALL BECAUSE THEY CAN. To all those that are suffering in pain and going through what I am or similar...I bless you and pray that God will make a way for us all. Blessings!...CherylREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 19th, 2016Someone from Boston, MA writes:
I have sarcroillitus and trochanteric bursitis and some spinal degeneration and sacral erosion for 10 years, which can cause up to a level 9 aching pain. I get cortisone injections every 4 months that alleviates the pain to a zero, then do a course of PT. Sometimes I require a mild narcotic a couple days before before an injection when the pain returns with a vengeance. It works. Why suffer unnecessarily? However, now, with all of this drug paranoia, doctors have been offering me painful alternative procedures (expensive ablations), biologics (with a million life threatening side effects), and synthetic pain relievers that also have bad affect and no very significant pain relief. Why? Why poison your patients with new questionable drugs when you already have a solution that has centuries of good results and no long term negative consequences (unless you are an addictive type)? Money, money, money. Biologics are very expensive, even though they are poison, synthetics are expensive, they don't relieve pain. Ablations are expensive and painful and if they do alleviate the pain eventually, your body will fail to signal that your inflammation has hit critical mass and other proximal body parts may deteriorate without getting the signal of distress in time. And then, well, you just have to get another expensive, painful ablation. Somehow, the idea of burning nerves is, well, disturbing. Do No Harm. As a last note, I have personally experienced medical professionals stealing narcotics while a hospital patient. Too much to get into now, but it's very hard to prove, and, while in hospital, one is very vulnerable and not in a safe place to launch an investigation.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 19th, 2016Someone from Clark, NJ writes:
This has come to a point where you are no longer doing anyone any good! While it's true there is need for more abuse control, you are targeting the WRONG people. Narcotics have been in use, and misused since 3,000 BC when the first recorded history began with Emperor Cin (chin) the first emperor of China. You are targeting patients, so what have you accomplished? THIS! Suicide rates among the sick are shy rocketing. People are DYING in ER parking lots and sent home to die in excruciating pain. What choices have you left for the real, decent, hard working patient who follows all the rules? You have ONLY accomplished feeding the great Heroin epidemic which YOU CAUSED! Patients are now left with only three choices. Live and eventually die in horrible pain. You CAN'T use the excuse that no one dies from secere pain. That's a LIE! Severe chronic pain causes sharp and rapid rises in blood pressure, often leading to fatal heart failure., or suicide which I personally have lost a number of friends to because they just couldn't live with the pain. And lastly, patients are turning to the streets out of fear and total deprivation. No, we as patients did NOT create the Heroin epidemic. YOU DID! The deaths, suicides and Heroin epidemic are all YOUR fault, yet you people who by the way fail drug tests yet are STILL allowed to stay on the job ruining lives and families for exactly what YOU are doing. You keep bring up the statistic that narcotic use and abuse has risen 40% in the past ten years. SO HAS THE POPULATION AND IMMIGRATION! You are a bunch of hypocritical, drug using liars who are murdering people every day. WHY? Because your war on Marijuana failed and you need to justify your jobs so you can afford the drugs your agents use and DON'T get punished for. You are a bunch of drug abusing, hypocritical, fake*****phoney liars who ruined this country and the medical system YOU are killers of the suit and tie group called "Agents". Better yet, STONED agents. That's MY opinion/ You are KILLERS!REPORT COMMENTS
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