First Do No Harm: The DEA targets Physicians who treat their patients pain.
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Jun 23rd, 2015Someone from Sarasota, FL writes:
The DEA sucks*****and so does this fake , propaganda machine of a government we have here in the the grand ol USA. Makes me sick. Control everything you do with your life and so many individuals in the country think they live in a free country. They control wether you are going to suffer in pain or not. You have to love a government who lies horribly to its citizens daily and controls everything you see and hear via the media , which of course is controlled and used against us by the governing idiots in DC and the wealthiest families in the world. Keep on watching your CNN and believe everything you see and hear. Controlling your pain relief is just another brick in the wall. That wall is getting really big too. -
Jun 23rd, 2015Someone from Hays, KS writes:
Shortly after the two pill mill Doctors (Schneider Clinic) in Haysville Ks were busted for running a "pill mill" all the other Dr's were then afraid to prescribe pain meds, even to their patients who have been diagnosed with chronic pain. I am one of those casualties whose Dr's treats them like common criminals, regardless of the supporting tests like X-Rays, MRIs, Cat Scans. I have been on Hydrocodone 10 (generic Lortab) 4X daily due to fluid on my spinal cord. I am in wrenching pain every day and have intervals of excruciating spasms in my back, seeking relief with Chiropractors since in my early 20's until a neurosurgeon diagnosed me with Syringomyelia. Now that obamacare has kicked in, my insurance (employer) increased 3 times what it was, I was forced into an inferior program that presented me with a huge deductible. Also, now I Pay $60/120 qty, per month for the same prescription I was paying $7. per month. The pain has now spread to my budget! I can't afford to quit my job, but may be forced into early retirement due to my debilitating condition. My Neurosurgeon told me not to let anyone do surgery to remove the fluid, leaving me at the mercy of my pain management Doctor. Physical Therapy is not an option as it only aggravated my condition, causing extreme pleurisy pain the next day. I called a lot of Doctors who turned me down at the mention of pain management. I finally begged a Doctor who didn't normally take PM patients, however because of my MRI and the fact that my neurosurgeon is in the same medical network, he reluctantly agreed. (Other doctors in the same network said NO). I signed a PM contract and began my journey as a medical inmate. At first my Dr. called in the prescription, then he said the law changed and now I have to drive 40 miles through heavy city traffic to pick up the paper prescription and drop it off at my appointed pharmacy. Since I work nights I sent my husband to pick it up and told them he was coming. They said fine and he needs to produce his ID...Fine! But the next time he went to pick it up they made him have me call up to announce who would be picking it up EACH time. They did not tell me this and when they did the nurse was so condescendingly rude. Again making me feel like a prisoner rather than a patient. I always thought the Doctor was MY employee, but no longer. Now that obamacare has sunken its teeth into us, we are ALL screwed. We have been left at the mercy of the health care industry, and they know it! Shame on our Government for turning to socialized medicine! It has caused more harm than good for the working class.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 23rd, 2015Someone from Smithtown, NY signed.
Jun 23rd, 2015Someone from Opelika, AL writes:
I moved from. georgia to alabama lee county. i cannot finnd a family doctor i get refused evrytime i call. i took pain pills in my paecause of back problems and have antenity problems this gives them no right not to see have a lot of medical problemsREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from New Tazewell, TN writes:
I have been in pain management for 4 yrs now. My pm doctor just cut my drugs due to prescribing laws being changed in Tennessee. Now I am going thru horrible withdraw and I also have a heart condition. I just hope im able to make it till tomarrow. No sleep, no appitite,, skin feels like its on fire. Mabey I should search for some heroine so I can at least die comfortably.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from Lakeland, FL writes:
I am a vet.I am shocked at the treatment I receive at pharmacyREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from Monroe, GA writes:
My wife has chronic pain and they're cuting her meds in half. They started her on physical therapy and she would hurt worse. Now she can't sleep can't do any activities and is going into depression. I feel helpless and think that she may have to leave Elise pain clinic to go to methadone clinic where they give her twice what she was taking. She went to the pain clinic and asked to be given 8 instead of 12 now they want to take her to 2 or 3 a day shame on them.I don't see how they live with themselvesREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from Indianapolis, IN writes:
I have been a chronic pain patient for over 30 yrs. among Lupus and chronic pancreatitis , I am also in remission from a blood disease called TTP. I was hit head on by a semi- tractor trailer in 1999 and sustained life threatening injuries ie; coma, virtually every bone on the left side of my body. Since the new laws in indiana have passed on narcotic prescriptions, I have been turned down by every pain management facility available in my area. I have never denied my opioid dependence , however I'm treated like dirt by every doc I see. Now I recently received information that I have been reported to the DEA as a possible drug abuser or "doctor/hospital " doctor shopping. This couldn't be further from the truth. If I never receive a narcotic pain killer(schedule 2) it will be too soon. I Believe I will be too afraid to fill it and I'm NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG!! I could possibly be arrested for this. How does the DEA ARREST CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS, some who can't even walk. I for one am fed up and will be contacting the ACLU and any other agency that can serve as an advocate for me. It's none of the governments' business if one decides to commit suicide due to chronic pain, depression, anxiety, mental illness, or any other chronic illness. Living with chronic pain everyday of your life is no life. These new laws have done nothing but harm patients and destroy any kind of quality of life they may be able to enjoy. What about grandma who is too sick to play with her grandchildren ? What about the girl who was hit by a semi at 34 yrs old and never experienced any quality of life . Thereafter??15 yrs in physical therapyREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from Indianapolis, IN writes:
I have been a chronic pain patient for over 30 yrs. among Lupus and chronic pancreatitis , I am also in remission from a blood disease called TTP. I was hit head on by a semi- tractor trailer in 1999 and sustained life threatening injuries ie; coma, virtually every bone on the left side of my body. Since the new laws in indiana have passed on narcotic prescriptions, I have been turned down by every pain management facility available in my area. I have never denied my opioid dependence , however I'm treated like dirt by every doc I see. Now I recently received information that I have been reported to the DEA as a possible drug abuser or "doctor/hospital " doctor shopping. This couldn't be further from the truth. If I never receive a narcotic pain killer(schedule 2) it will be too soon. I Believe I will be too afraid to fill it and I'm NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG!! I could possibly be arrested for this. How does the DEA ARREST CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS, some who can't even walk. I for one am fed up and will be contacting the ACLU and any other agency that can serve as an advocate for me. It's none of the governments' business if one decides to commit suicide due to chronic pain, depression, anxiety, mental illness, or any other chronic illness. Living with chronic pain everyday of your life is no life. These new laws have done nothing but harm patients and destroy any kind of quality of life they may be able to enjoy. What about grandma who is too sick to play with her grandchildren ? What about the girl who was hit by a semi at 34 yrs old and never experienced any quality of life . Thereafter??15 yrs in physical therapyREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from Indianapolis, IN signed.
Jun 23rd, 2015Someone from Prineville, OR writes:
I am a recovering opiate addict, who was Valedictorian, have a Bachelor of Science degree until I had medical issues and then denied my medication as described above. Now I am considered a "derelict" in my community. My addiction began as a medical issue. And I am currently having medical issues and the local medical community is treating me like I don't deserve the same treatment as everyone else unless I am absolutely dying and that may be a possibility but they want proof. I think that's why Oregon passed the Death with Dignity Act.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2015Someone from Prineville, OR signed.
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Jun 22nd, 2015Someone from New Albany, IN writes:
10 years of chronic pain. 14 compression fractures in the spine called lumbago kyphosis. Have lost almost 5 inches of height from this. I am 40 now and my pain management doc was shut down. I now have been rejected from being treated with opiates because of the fear the DEA has put out. I am now in fear for my quality of life! How is all of this going to play out? I am very concerned.....REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2015Someone from Norcross, GA writes:
This is an order to the DEA to cease and desist the actions immediately!! Under comon law, I have no business or contract with you, I did not give you the authority to represent me, as a Native Born of the land of America, I me myself and I, have the right to seek medical help from medical professionals. This order is to Cease and Desist IMMEDIATELY!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2015Someone from Norcross, GA writes:
This is an order to the DEA to cease and desist the actions immediately!! Under comon law, I have no business or contract with you, I did not give you the authority to represent me, as a Native Born of the land of America, I me myself and I, have the right to seek medical help from medical professionals. This order is to Cease and Desist IMMEDIATELY!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2015Someone from Charles Town, WV writes:
My son suffers from degenerative disc disease. There is no cure for this disease and fusions are the only option. This does not cure the pain; however, and he has no quality of life. I want to thank the idiots who are controlling the medications that he needs to control his pain so he can have some quality of life. I hope you develop a disease such as this and we will see how much you will suffer and whether or not your idiotic decision will change.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2015Someone from Silverhill, AL writes:
I was born with a very thin cervical spine. I have had 2 neck surgeries, the first one failed, and I'm still recovering from the second one. I'm still in a lot of pain, & bedridden. the DEA closed the clinic down. I found another Dr, he basically cut meds ,when I went to fill a VALID prescription, the DEA limited the amount of pills the pharmacy could order, therefore making me wait even longer. ER Dr's actually scold you, my primary Dr was to afraid to help. I hurt so bad, I can't do ANYTHING any more. I think the hardest part about being in so much pain is, you don't have a voice, and your so emotionally drained you don't have any fight in you. I don't want meds, I want to get better. So DEA, for all the people you think your helping, your hurting just as many, and shame on you, for not have something in place for people, who need help so badly. I thought I had the right to not suffer. I'm over 50 I know the risk, why do I have to suffer, because of others.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2015Someone from Sacramento, CA writes:
Well I am sol! My dr. Fired me after 15 years. Where do I go now? I know it's because she's afraid ,intimidated by the dea. She even said it on several occasions. The dea is tightening up on us. I feel the Dea thinks they are doing the right thing. Obviously they are not. 15 years with same Dr. Does that make sense to anyone? She fired me I think because I went in 3 days early twice in the last 7 months and because I had to stay on her office for a PA. Form after paying for meds could not afford any longer. Also something is very wrong with these new norcos. Wth? I have been retired to my sofa in pain so long now . I cry some days all day because I can not take the pain any longer. I would rather die than live like this the rest of my life. This is not living it is merely existing. I have been on my pain meds for nearly 30 years. I haven't od yet. I use to be able to at least walk the dog , at times even ride my bike. Life is over. Please fix t.his. We are begging you. I had 4 drs before this last one. We're they all wrong with their Mri s and diagnosis? All the sudden it's a miracle I don't need my meds. When an entity has so much power that a 30 year diagnosis can be thrown out with scare tactics it is either about money or power or both. Either way it's dangerous and critical to the suffering multitudes. All I can see coming are more street users. Maybe that's your goal. More profitable. Cut out the middle man. The MDs. My last visit with my dr she said you are addicted. F@34 yes I'm addicted I have been on pain meds for nearly 30 years and my condition worsens every day. Do you think a person can take these med s without becoming addicted? It takes 21 days to develop a habit. You need to go back to your drawing board. I pray you and none of your people need these meds to survive. You will be SOL too.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2015Someone from Cleveland, TN writes:
To the DEA, WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!!!! To tell me an AMERICAN CITIZEN, that I can not live a normal and productive life and be pain free? HUH? You have no right to tell me or my Doctor that took an OATH to help me "the patient" live a normal and productive PAIN FREE life, to go to work, pay taxes, support my family. Who the **** ARE YOU TO DENY ME THIS RIGHT TO NOT SUFFER PAIN!! Bastards!!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 21st, 2015Someone from Murfreesboro, TN writes:
I have no idea what you people are thinking or if you are thinking. I can guarantee all of you this. You just opened Pandora's box. People are going to find ways to treat their pain and those with other physical or mental issues will too. Decriminalize medical marijuana and all drugs. They were legal for years until immigrants other than Puritans came here. History repeats itself. Y'all just messed up.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 20th, 2015Someone from Elk Grove, CA writes:
I have been suffering from chronic pain for the last decade. I have tried many (countless) different medications to treat my pain. Most medications either over sedate me or flat out don't work at all. I was prescribed Norco (hydrocodone) and this type of medication is the only medication that keeps my pain under control enabling me to have a good quality of life. I realize that I will most likely have chronic pain the rest of my life but I should be able to keep my pain under control. This year no doctor will perscribe me the medication that I need to keep my pain under control. They tell me the reason why is because of the regulation changes. All I want to do is have my pain under control so I can work so I can support and enjoy my 3 children.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 20th, 2015Someone from Hazelwood, MO signed.
Jun 19th, 2015Someone from Lindale, GA writes:
My friend Shandie Ingrao is in chronic pain!!! She is waiting on a surgery that we are hoping will relieve some of the pain but in the meantime she needs something to help her!!! She is only existing not living!!! Its not fair to her nor her son!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 19th, 2015Someone from Shalimar, FL writes:
I'm a 33 year old male that has suffered from RA since the age of 19.at 33 y.o I have had to have both my knees replaced both my ankles fuzed and both my feet fuzed and then fuzed feet to my fuzed ankles.i am going to have my wrists and several fingers fuzed.this disiese has destroyed my skeleton that's what it does.all the damage and artificial and metal parts it's impossible to be without severe pain.I have the right to live as any healthy person.people like me should not have to suffer.If I can take a few pain killers and live a productive life my dr should be able to perscribe them to me without being afraid of the dea takeing his license.without them it's to painful to do anything but sit on the couch that's not living that's just surviveing and it's just not worth it,who wants to just survive.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 19th, 2015Someone from Vinton, OH signed.
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Jun 19th, 2015Someone from Jamestown, NY writes:
My daughter is a dwarf and had back surgery at the age of 19. Now at 37 she needs something done with her back. Doctors are afraid to operate because of scar tissue from the 1st surgery. She has crushed discs. MRI'S prove this. But she is labeled as a drug seeker. STUPID. Try living in her shoes. I live 3,000 miles away from her and cannot be her advocate. Her name is Shandiemarie Ingrao and she has signed and commented on this too. Doctors are supposed to help & if they can't help. They have no business making her feel as if she is at fault when this is what she was born with. She has a 12 yr old son that she needs to take care of. Come on people get with it.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 18th, 2015Someone from Lancaster, CA writes:
I'm going paralyzed with deteriorating spine and crushed discs. I have pinched nerves so bad I can't bend with out screaming. My blood pressure is always high due to pain. But I'm always told I'm a pill seeker. Help!!REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 18th, 2015Someone from Muskegon, MI writes:
The article is my life. My painful painful life.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 18th, 2015Someone from Nampa, ID writes:
This is craziness. Dictors making judgement calls who should live in pain for fear they might become addicted... Making this call when people are on pain and denying them relief of some sort is in humane. There should be protocol for conditions and allow the prescribed protocol medication atleast. Then if they believe someone is addicted refer them, what is happening is many many people who can take prescribed meds responsibly are being tortured basically by denying them first.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 17th, 2015Someone from Canton, OH writes:
I'm only a 26 year old, but after 3 car accident including one on the highway going 70 mph, smacking into 2 concrete walls my lower back and hips hurt me everyday of my life. But due to my age and being documented as allergic to Anti inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, and others, I have been denied relief. I've done physical therapy, it made it worse. I was recently diagnosed with Adult Degenerative Scoliosis from my accidents. With all the new regulations I can not find a doctor to help me. All they have done is label me. Being a transgender women probably has not helped either.REPORT COMMENTS
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