First Do No Harm: The DEA targets Physicians who treat their patients pain.
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Jul 4th, 2015Someone from Chatham, VA signed.
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Jul 4th, 2015Someone from Grand Rapids, MI writes:
I live every day in pain because I look bad on paper my pcp was scared to treat my pain so he sent me to the er. Now going there is a waste of time as well im 36 now had my son at 19 where they botched my epidural now my back is so bad I cry everyday the only way to get help is off the street and that carries the risk of jail. Let drs do there job there way and people will be better off for itJul 3rd, 2015Someone from Indianapolis, IN writes:
I am so disgusted with this country. IT IS NO LONGER FREE. THE COUNTRY, MY GREAT GRAND FATHERS, GRANDFATHER'S, MY FATHER AND MY BROTHER FOUGHT FOR IN CIVIL WAR, WWI, WWII, KOREAN, AND VIETNAM IS NOT the country they fought for. The freedom they fought years for is not free and I am mad as hell!! Readin these stories I am so mad. It is so unfair. I pray that the good Lord above sends the ALS disease to each of the jack asses responsible for the new laws limiting drugs that really help. Then I hope all of you burn in hell for eternity for torturing people here on earth by not allowing them proper pain relief.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 3rd, 2015Someone from Calhoun City, MS writes:
I'm a Scleroderma and Raynaud's patient. Both hands are crippled. Had 3 C.T. scans done on back 3 months ago and every part has bone spurs, disc protrusion and thoracic spondylosis arthritis.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 3rd, 2015Someone from North Benton, OH writes:
My husband was diagnosed with mrsa osteomyelitis in arm after delayed treatment for mrsa surgical infection. Placed on surgical restriction for 2 years. Needs back and neck surgeries. Vertebrae pushing on hemicord in 3 areas. Severe high blood pressure due to constant pain. Denied pain meds now. Treated like junkie. Only 39 yrs old. Fighting for disability. Forced to close his business due to health. Has 11 and 7yr old kids. Says daily about ending pain with bullet to his head. Now can't leave couch. Wtf! No quality of life. DEA has targeted almost every doctors office and pain clinic in our area. what happens when there are no more doctors? Idiots.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 3rd, 2015Someone from Trenton, MI signed.
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Jul 2nd, 2015Someone from Surgoinsville, TN writes:
I am just another of the 100s of other stories I have read here. I am of the opinion of one thing differently, my own family doctor, who was prescribing me Morphine 30 mg. three times a day, did so until we could get me in with a pain clinic that would take my insurance. I have two. Cigna, through my husbands work, and Medicare, because I am disabled due to my back and hip status post injuries and advancing age. Yes, I am 48 years old, but live in a body that is 75 or more. I live in rural Appalachia, in a town that is still in the 1950s mentality. I finally got into a Pain Clinic in Nashville, TN. Evidently, its quite alright to be disabled, have occasional seizures, be on strong narcotics, but drive 5 hours EACH WAY once a month, every month to a Pain Clinic. The family doctor that was writing the morphine for me, says he is absolutely ready to throw the towel in on his medical practice. He is just as disgusted and dumbfounded as us patients, on how these government agencies have taken away his ability to care for patients. He is FURIOUS with the DEA or FDA, or combo of both, not allowing him to make the calls of patient's needs that he is examining and are not these dreaded 'DRUG SEEKERS' these agencies keep naming as their reasons for my and your doctor being unable to help us. I find it is truly ironic that I read in the paper and watch news reports constantly of "busts" they have made on drug houses that are full of pain pills. It seems to me that the people having trouble getting medication are us legitimate people, half crippled, and mentally coming unhinged due to the discrimination we are enduring by trying to find doctors to help us. The Pain Clinic I am in now also wants to do neuro-caudal injections, physical therapy, behavioral assessments, hypnosis, EMG (nerve damage testing) and also can fill my meds. at their own pharmacy right across the hall, but with a different name. My problems are 3 herniated discs in the lumbar region, pinched nerves at L-3, L-4 and I believe L-5. My pinky and ring toe on my left foot is completely numb, no feeling whatsoever. Behind the L-3 and L-4 herniations, with nothing in between to keep my vertebrae from rubbing together, the bones are crumbling, as they are in my cervical region. There are 2 large bone spurs and they are quite sure, another behind the 2 larger ones at L-3. L-4. All this information is from my orthopedic surgeon, who wants to do a spinal fusion immediately. I cant have a spinal fusion at this time because I live in TN, my husband is currently in Wisconsin working (he is a union pipefitter) and there is nobody here that can take care of me post-op. In addition to that, I also need a breast reduction, which insurance has approved, because I wear a 38 F, which is probably the reason for A LOT OF THESE BACK ISSUES. That and the fact that I worked like a man most all my life. I owned a home/rental property refurbishing company. I worked very hard, and it took itsREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 2nd, 2015Someone from Wolfforth, TX signed.
Jul 2nd, 2015Someone from Canton, OH writes:
I'm disabled due to a herniated disc, Ibs, severe migraines, epilepsy. I can't even get out of bed most days due to back pain and take care of my children, they say they miss their mommy. I have tried everything then the pain medication Norco makes everything I used to do possible again. I am looking at losing custody of my 12 and 8 year old because my doctor is too scared to prescribe the medications I need.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 2nd, 2015Someone from Fort Worth, TX signed.
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Jul 2nd, 2015Someone from Stratford, CT writes:
We have the right to live a life without pain!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 2nd, 2015Someone from Laurelville, OH writes:
I am a pain patient, rather was until a year ago, was forced to decrease (that ok) but, then fires me and leaves me in pain! Yeah thats so much better than being able to function. But better yet, dr puts on my record, "DRuG SEEKER?" "BROKE AGGREEMENT?" After many years at same group, jumped all the hoops to get there, a dr that understood my pain, and I actually wanted to lower my meds, not the dr! I just want a facsimile of my former life! Be it with opiate/opoids, so be it, im 61 yrs old for gosh sakes, am I to live whatever time I have left in PAIN? Oh now I get it, it is the Clintons and Kal'eo, another part in big pharma! Yes she pushes for all to get off drugs, and who better than her and co. to have what ppl need, and antidote! I thought that personal interests and gains should not reflect political policies? Ba humbug! Money talks, and they have plenty. Hmm, now all the people that are forced to get some type of drug on the street, can now have nalaxone if they overdose on who knows what? And who sells it? H. CLINTON! Money greed, not the future of the pain patient that has to live in pain, oh, they will find another option, yeah, like suicide!? aw come on now, stay out of our and our drs lives, arent you controlling enuf of it already> hmm, kind of like the ussr, who decides all for its people!? Shame! And I used to love my country, but, now? IDK.Think of the paople that it affects, not just the numbers, but, real human beings that just are trying to live the best they can, whether it be with meds like vicodin. Why or how is it different than getting high blood pressure meds? Should they cut don on them also? Whats the difference, they both help a body to live as normal and function, what, pursuit of happiness, whats that?Will you take all of our freedoms and rights away in the name of, helping people? If we are to be scrutinized, then so should the politicians! Like Congress who will never know a hard days work and will be compensated until they die, for taking away any freedoms and happiness and semblance of a "normal" life .Politicians should take a class on how to be a average American and not take every advantage while leaving others inpain. So many of us have paid our dues, worked raised families, and now being older, have lots of medical problems and sometimes need opiates/opoids to allow them to function. This will never happen and the Clinton will become richer, but, I know of at least some people that wont vote for her.. But no, nothing will happen because she is in a powerful position that no one who benefits from her in any way want to rock the boat. Money is way more important than human pain and suffering. If it wasnt for her pushing it thru, with her pharma co, and money, we wouldnt be in this porition of looking like drug seekers when all we are seeking is to aleve some pain and be able to funtion, pay taxes, vote, go shopping, care for kids, family. But no we are NOT important enough.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 2nd, 2015Someone from Modesto, CA signed.
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Jul 1st, 2015Someone from New Brighton, PA writes:
I suffer everyday because a doctor.An i couldnt do anything about it an now the DEA.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Pine Island, MN signed.
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Jul 1st, 2015Someone from Lorain, OH writes:
I have lived in constant excruciating pain since developing RSD after nearly being killed by a reckless driver in 1986. For most of those 29 years I have been treated like I'm drug addict by many of my doctors and pharmacists over the years. The pain I suffer from has destroyed my life. I do not drink, I do not use street drugs, and I have never even smoked cigarettes. The least I deserve is to be treated with respect and receive adequate pain medications for my incurable disease without being hassled or demeaned when I seek adequate treatment for RSD. After all, this is known as the "suicide disease" due to being the most painful chronic disease known to medical science.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Tucson, AZ writes:
I have a chronic disease; I am not on prescription pain pills yet, but it is highly likely I will be eventually. I have friends who have metastatic cancer. We are not criminals, we are patients. Please be respectful and don't discriminate. Bonnie LaFleurREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Lancaster, CA writes:
Im treated like a heroine addict everytime i try and fill my prescription for pain due to hip and back injuries which occured at work. Ive already had one surgery and expect at least one more. Im in pain 24 hours a day and the meds take it from a 8 or 9 to a 5 scale. Due to a shortage of Hydrocodone i have to call 5 pharmacies 3 times a week and hope 1 has a shipment that i will be able to fill my prescription. 1 month now and still waiting.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Wallingford, PA writes:
I am a patient in chronic pain due to my MS and Fibromyalgia diagnosis. I just want my pain relief. I am tired from my diseases and fighting for something that should be a no brainer to anyone and thats my relief and comfort. I understand people abuse meds and other drugs but it's not me sp something different needs to be done your making people feel even worse!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Wyoming, MI writes:
I'm a chronic pain suffer from full spine DDD, and OA, now I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I just want relief from the constant burning pain. Stop regulating the doctors they're suppose to help us not harm us. And right now all they are doing is harm. This is not quality of life living this is hell.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Indianapolis, IN writes:
I'm. A 47 year old man in good shape ,I have no pains however I watch mmy brother in law. Go through mager pain every day because of all this, im from indanaplis ind but moved to Idaho at22 and just moved back,and I am totally amazed at how many people are hooked out on boy, boy here is the slang word herion, users everywhere when I grew up her yoou only hear about herion in the movies , and yes it is all do to yanking peoples meds,and trust me its only going to get worse!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Covington, GA signed.
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Jul 1st, 2015Someone from Milam, TX writes:
It's humiliating for chronically ill patients to be treated with such disrespect by pharmacies and some doctors. On our worst days, we aren't able to defend ourselves. On our best days, we would prefer to spend our time more productively. Like enjoying our family. Instead we are forced to fight for the right to have the ability to live as decent of a quality life as is possible. The sympathetic doctors have their hands tied. The pharmacies routinely violate hippa policies speaking loudly about confidential information. Please help us.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 1st, 2015Someone from Portland, OR writes:
Im going through an illegal forced pain reduction They've denied me due processes at every level. I am Livid. And I'm in pain.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 30th, 2015Someone from New Bedford, MA writes:
Up until age 50, I never needed so much as an aspirin. The day after that milestone birthday, I fell ill with chest pains and the inability to breathe. Had my 1st ever ride in an ambulance. Cardiac cath; blockage. By the time I was discharged 3 weeks later, I also had a diagnosis of Systemic Lupus, Sjogren's, and Reynaud's - all of them being autoimmune illnesses. I was abruptly disabled. It's been a nightmare since that horrible birthday. Additionally diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy, Meniere's, Polymyositis, Fibromyalgia and I'm probably forgetting some others. Oh, most recently Multiple Sclerosis. I am hospitalized for at least 7-8 weeks per year, usually with chest pains with various reasons and differing treatments. the only common denominator with any and all of my ailments is the PAIN. Being in-patient at least they CAN manage my pain. I have had the same Primary Care Dr. for about 25 years. he see's me in such horrific pain but his hands are tied. he is "allowed" to prescribe me 2 pain pills per day. It went from 4 to 3 and now 2x per day. He said that all Dr's are under such scrutiny when it comes to prescribing pain medication. They could lose their license if they don't cut back. It's not his fault that I suffer debilitating pain 24 hours per day. I have ZERO quality of life without at least some relief from this horrible pain. I can NOT live like this. I am only 57 years old. I cannot do the simplest of things for myself (bathe/shower, dress, do my hair....) all of the things that we take for granted. WE NEED A VOICE TO HAVE A CHOICE TO ALLOW DOCTORS' TO MANAGE OUR CHRONIC PAIN!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 30th, 2015Someone from Panacea, FL signed.
Jun 30th, 2015Someone from Aurora, CO writes:
This is just like strying to regulate illeagle drugs and guns. The ones who need pain meds wont be able to get them, the ones who are addicts etc will be able to get the illeagal ones. Those who need meds will be forced to either die in extreme pain, kill themselves or turn to illeagal drugs--watch opiate abuse go up even more and herion will make a BIG comeback. The regulations are so strict that going to a pain clinic, the people there make you feel like scum and an addict and God forbid you should drop a pill and not be able to find it again or it is ruined and not usable! You can be kicked out of the pain management program. This is private and should be always between the doctor and patient ONLY. I wish the people making the rules had to go through what people in chronic pain go through.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 30th, 2015Someone from Priest River, ID writes:
I have been a pain patient in the same clinic since 1992; I have fibromyalgia, 3 neck surgeries after a camper explosion leaving me with 3rd degree burns, several surgeries. I have chronic pain! I am almost 70 yrs. I was with the same Dr. in Seattle until my Dr. retired, then on his recommendation (3 choices) I went with another Dr in the same clinic. Both were Rheumatologists. The second Dr. did not read my previous Drs notes so he had no idea what kind of a patient I was. This Dr was not very willing to prescribe oxy for me and thought I was a drug chaser. I've been taking oxy since it came out about 1995. Before that I tried everything including going to the U of W study on Fibro (1 1/2 years). The new Dr. did continue to prescribe for me BUT, 3 months ago he decided to go to Overlake Clinic in Seattle, his reason was plain enough to understand. He did not want to deal with pain patience or prescribe pain meds so he left all of his pain patience. I asked if I could see him at Overlake and he said "they don't take pain patience". I want to let you know that in the meantime we moved to Northern Idaho (2001), I was surprised to find out that no Dr wanted to take a pain patient. I kept on seeing the Dr in Seattle quarterly....800 miles round trip. The past weekend I had an appointment with a new Dr. She is at the same clinic and has been a Dr for 13 years. (The government has had a hand in teaching new Drs that drugs are bad and we should see a shrink, exercise and eat healthy, really! She also claimed that the Dr I had been seeing since the early 90's was prescribing pain meds often...we tried everything before he did prescribe oxy. Anyway, this new Dr's appointment was short, she said she would not prescribe pain meds or take me as a patient. I had this appointment to see her for 3 months. This clinic has kicked all pain patience out! They are a huge clinic and are affiliated with the U of W, & Swedish I believe. I can only think that all clinics are getting rid of us? The government is making it terribly hard on Drs. They want us to go to pain clinics. That sound perfect except that those clinics are there to get you off pain meds and make you feel like an addict. Again, I am seventy in Jan. have taken oxy since 1995, same dose, it is the only thing that helps me. I've tried other meds before oxy. they had very bad side effects, were worse on your organs than most of these meds (Cymbalta & others) I know we are all different and some can't take oxy...many can and we could continue a fairly regular life. I own my own business (developed products used on airplanes, boats and homes) I tell you this so you understand I am not a person unable to function. What can we do? The government, Drs, people who believe in what people are writing who do not understand statistics or that few studies that deal with pain patience have been done. All the new medications now can be sold without the long process of making sure theyREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 30th, 2015Someone from Dewey, AZ writes:
I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Feb, 2001... I know every word in the above statement to be true and factual. We are in a Critical Time where many are suffering inhumanely due to them being denied Life Saving medications due to DEA...This has to change for the better.....REPORT COMMENTS
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