First Do No Harm: The DEA targets Physicians who treat their patients pain.
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Jun 11th, 2015Someone from Gastonia, NC writes:
Our so called president needs to stop supporting the illegal street drugs and start to support the pharmaceutical companies who provide medications for pain. Pain causes hypertension, and hypertension leads to kidney diseases. I recognize all the bureaucracy our government is playing in. Government officials should stay out of the business as something so sensitive as the peoples health and allow the doctors to take care of their business. Who are the clowns that made up these regulations anyway??? Fire them, They don't seem to be doing their job at all. -
Jun 11th, 2015Someone from Cincinnati, OH writes:
The ones with the power only care about money, not people dying or people in pain... so here's one for you: If you continue to target people who are in pain, they will be less functional to society, therefore will either work less jobs, or not work at all and will not be able to pay the tax dollars to support the DEA. Come on... support the people that support you DEA. Secondly, If people want to OD on pharmaceuticals, it's their choice. If they aren't contributing to society or paying taxes anyway, why not let them... The ones who take medications correctly are the ones who are much more likely to contribute because they will be able to work because of not being crippled with pain. Therefore you would be killing two birds with one stone; getting rid of the dead weight, and helping the ones that can help you. See, it's a Win-Win. If you actually cared about people's well being, you would STOP eliminating much safer drugs and stop driving people to street drugs to manage pain or addiction. Street drugs take more lives than legitimate medications that has gone through thorough testing and has been meant for consumption. And what about tobacco and alcohol that can be freely purchased? Both are deadly, yet still legal... Why are they legal? Because people are, and should be free to choose what they put in their bodies. They are ultimately the ones to face the consequences for their actions. Right? It's only logical... But let's just say you actually sincerely cared about people's well being, how about removing the toxic Tylenol that's mixed into narcotics? It's not rocket science.. Someone needs to raid the DEA and clean house to get rid of all the narrow minded, ignorant, irrational, self-righteous idiots that want to infringe their beliefs on everyone else. Just because you have a job working for the DEA doesn't mean you are right, and it doesn't mean you know any more than the next person. That's where society has been severely mislead. We the people are not stupid. We know the difference between right and wrong, we also know a lot more than you think... and the DEA is DEAD WRONG! . .Look how drug use declined when they decriminalized drugs in Portugal... http://mic.com/articles/110344/14-years-after-portugal-decriminalized-all-drugs-here-s-what-s-happening Oh yeah, and check out how greedy and narrow minded our DEA agents are. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dea-agents-fooled-for-20-years-by-ponzi-schemer-paid-with-taxpayer-funds/article/2556979 ... and check out where the DEA is spending our hard earned tax dollars now: http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/05/your-tax-dollars-at-work-the-dea-renovates-its-propaganda-museum/276376/ Talk about narcissistic... The DEA might be helping a few people, but they are hurting more then they are helping.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 11th, 2015Someone from Alpha, KY writes:
The medication I had to take just to make it through the day is crippling just like my illness. i don't want a "Pain Clinic". I would have to travel to get to one, traveling helps pain right? I'm in a wheelchair and we can't afford the travel in our small car (can't afford a van either). My pour husband takes it apart for the truck and reassembles it when we travel. I only go to my doctor and home once a month. Traveling hurts! I don't want "stronger meds" although what I take just barely got me through. I didn't ask for Multiple Sclerosis or to need surgeries in every region of my spine. I didn't ask for higher milligrams either! I was prescribed 10/325mg of Norco. I didn't ask to become addicted. I've been taking this since 2005. I also refused Percocet in the hospital after low back fusion. I don't want to live in a "fog" I just want to enjoy taking a deep breathe without pain, go camping and enjoy nature (I used to love doing this with my son). I remember I used to think about how beautiful things were. I'd tell my son how our Lord Jesus made the evening sky more beautiful than a priceless painting. I remember I wasn't always this cripple who doesn't care what it looks like outside. Sometimes I'm in excruciating pain, I wanted NOT to become "one of those people". I felt guilty for hurting because of foolish "labels" tossed around like things aren't hard enough or painful enough for US PEOPLE anyway! I know there are exceptions BUT doctors should try to offer help. I'll say this: if someone is not in pain and they're addicted they WILL get it anyway. Unless they want to get it under control and admit there's a problem, that they are addicted and want help. They may not have physical pain but there must be an underlying cause to want to live in a "fog". Why not help them? I think there's someone you know that has addiction of some kind right now. They're probably AFRAID to admit they need help because of becoming "one of those people"! My brother has stolen my medicine before and he has a bad MEDICAL CONDITION called addiction. He won't get help! He denies his problem because he's afraid he'll be "labeled" and someone he knows will find out he's Sub-Human! I am ashamed of how "us people " get treated. I am ashamed of those who have made this Scarlet Letter that "we" who are suffering unable to walk or talk plain, Unable to hide at pharmacies when the neighbors come in. We go through shame, pain, mentally, emotionally, and physically, Please readers insert your symptoms and pain/Neuralgia . Not everyone who has Chronic pain has became hooked/addicted to their med (s), they have to live with the pain and side effects for NEEDING to have hope and keep going. The "brain fog" is BAD! The occasional or more often vomiting. I remember I used to love nature and was in awe at what the Lord can do. I don't remember when I stopped caring if my roses bloomed in the growled up garden I used to was supposed to be scheduled to seeREPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 11th, 2015Someone from Clarkston, GA signed.
Jun 11th, 2015Someone from Franklin, NC writes:
every member of the DEA and every doctor should be forced to be in severe pain for at least a year before being given their position. they need to know what chronic pain is in order to help patients in chronic pain.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 11th, 2015Someone from Oxon Hill, MD writes:
After 12 years on small dose opioids that have made my daily life totally livable, the VA has decided that I can no longer get pain medication. So VA, when my pain is finally to the point when I can't take it anymore, maybe another year or two, your employees will be cleaning my brains off your lobby ceiling.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 11th, 2015Someone from Houston, TX writes:
This is getting ridiculous. We have pain and the invention of pain medicine. Yet we can't use the pain medicine to treat our pain. This is so unfair. The VA is even worse they are NAZIS with the pain medicine. People who have served and got hurt, been awarded disability (you acknowledge our pain) yet won't do any thing about it. Sure the pill mills got out of control but why are the true suffers suffering in so many ways? I walk into my pcp and I couldn't even tell you what color his eyes are. He stares at a screen and the screen tells him how I feel and what he should do for me. The fact I urinated on myself bc the pain caused me to collapse to the floor on the way to the rest room means nothing to him! And my poor granny...had a stroke 20 years again and had been in a hospital bed from that day to this very day watching TBN every waking moment. They took away her pain meds! The only thing she had to look forward to. A little ole lady who CARES if she gets a little high she's just laying there at least the pain is gone!! It's not like she's going to go rob a home in the 'burbs to get money to get her fix. Only difference taking away her pain meds made is now she's in pain. Way to go. How do you people sleep at night? You need another solution bc this one isn't it. Ask an addict if they're addicted what will they say? NO. Ask a person truly not addicted whether they are addicted what will they say? NO. How will you tell the difference? The bad guys will just go to the streets or maybe upgrade to heroin. What are us good guys to do? You're not fixing jack, you're creating a much bigger problem. How's that working out for you?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 10th, 2015Someone from Roanoke, VA writes:
Just more government bs that harms people living by the law and forcing them to go to the black market for relief. Thanks DEA, Dumb Arrogant*****Holes!REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 10th, 2015Someone from Laurel, MD writes:
Everyone on the other site stated all. Adding this, hydro has a low addiction rate. U ruin kidneys if overused. Spoke to my wonderful pharmacist and scientifically oxy and hydro NOT SAME category. I suffer from ongoing pain since 90s, then 2 illnesses at same time from a tick and mosquito in 06. 2012 while in hospital, after collapsed at my dr, office to sign papers , I collapsed. My left leg had started to hurt . Since then, my dr told me call 911 aging because of unbearable pain Y dr is not a drug dealer. He had to recite a Govt mandated paragraph. He wouldn't even look me in eye In fact my pain, 2012 blood work showed rheumatoid arthritis in severe stage among other diseases cause severe pain. My dr decided to prescribe oxy 4 hi pain days and hydro for everyday Well I fell down steps. Made apt. Ask dr 4 refill. He thought he gave me hydro ( he uses old fashion notes) no he has only one choice now since the drugs are considered same I am on disability many years . Endured mental health evaluation, pain clinics, etc finally Rec my disability. I am worse not better next, I have insurance but it's 20.a visit these clinics are rackets. Remember the supreme court ruling abt job drug tests? Drug test centers grew like ants. mistakes were made. No I never had to go to one of those I have known this dr. Since my early 20s. He knows I don't abuse my meds. Yes they are meds Lastly studies show those in pain well the brain work different ly than an abuser. My dr didn't mean to make me feel like a common criminal. I have to rely on my bfrd for rides, and he pays copay men's Now a frigging pain center I know the physical therapy routine. When pain control I can keep it down w the exercises. I stated the Govt has taken away Dr's rts to treat patients. The Dr's are scared to write a script for anything. Oh usa has, worse pain control in 1st world countries. Been there done it.. plus my immune system I don't like gpin to Hosp, clinics, etc Mw my nurse advocate advised see ra dr pronto. I'm Allergic to nsaids. Cancer runs in my family I'm prone to rashes. The side effects of ra drugs, are scary. Fda OKs agent orange spray on Monsanto crops. Beaurocrats and torturers to the many disabled people My dr had to read something that was insulting and not true . Living in fear of the Ss gestapo fda. I use same dr, same wonderful pharmacy. Fyi I didn't ask for pain treatment it was advised . On meds 30 yrs approx. Did not even use everyday Oh and I get horrible headaches.thats for starters U can bet an fda Dea official has pain he or she will beg for relief God Bless All. REPAIR THIS Non Scientific Load . As others said people are gonna die. Resort to street drugs such as heroin. A frd was put on meds for people with mental problems. She has none til she took med. In fact she, was lied to, I informed her it was not diazpam . It's for treatment of a mental illness, I believe bipolar disorder. She is not bipoREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 10th, 2015Someone from Spring, TX writes:
I'm baffled by the lack of care for the result and damage to your body that comes from taking meds the dr says you need and help, not even a taper process. Nothing because of fear of what happens if they actually help peoples conditions. It's also unbelievable that the govt is even still able to overthrow us without massive backlash by the people. They are only holding so much power because of the amount of cowards that don't stand up and say it's enough. Anyway, it's all about big pharma, we all should know this. Not a thing to do with addiction because the drug dealer will be making more now than they ever have and will still be supplied what's needed to make more. This is about making those who need it suffer while they come up with some new cure all even more addictive med they can sell and have more people on their last limb running to get in line than ever before bc they created desperation. Wake up please. This is the most openly stupid thing I've seen passed. At least be honest about the reasons and intentions and my pretend you didn't just make the street value huge its the supply and demand basics. That's the govt for you. Don't be surprised it's only starting because big pharma is going to get what they want when they want it.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 9th, 2015Someone from Fort Worth, TX writes:
At times I have 'phantom' pain anywhere. That's not a problem. The problem is when this 'phantom' pain lasts for days without relief. Xrays and MRI's show nothing wrong, so my doc implies I'm drug seeking. I've had multilevel major surgeries and have never taken pain meds beyond the reasonable 2 to 3 weeks post surgery. It's unreasonable to treat chronic pain individuals like they don't have a choice but to wake up and feel their pain becoming worse throughout the day and can't do anything about it. Thank you, Carmelita WilsonREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2015Someone from Delray Beach, FL writes:
I have multiple sclerosis and extreme pain 24/7. There are NO pain medications to be obtained with a VALID, LEGAL prescription from a licensed physician due to the DEA NOT permitting said medications to be supplied to the pharmacies in the state of Florida. I have been unable to fill my prescriptions since April. Yes, suicide is almost my only option at this point. Why? Because of my own government!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2015Someone from West Plains, MO writes:
I sometimes think they want us to just end our life so their life can be easier. Hard to believe. Back and fibro.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2015Someone from Johnstown, PA writes:
I have been a victim of total discrimination by my doc over this and it is unacceptableREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2015Someone from Baltimore, MD writes:
I have been on pain medication for twenty years..working is a factory and lifting weights severely messed my back up. I have fibromyalgia and kidney problems also. Last month my doctor went on maternity leave so they switched me to another doctor...last month he cut my prescription by a third and told me the physical therapy should help. It doesn't help it aggravates my pain. Well I went today and he is now going to try to cut me 60 more (which is down to two a day). I have pain all over and emotional and psychiatric problems and I feel like there is no way out. I do not have it in me to wake up and suffer everyday while trying to even get my kids fed and taken care of. I am at the end of my rope and I am going to look for another doctor. But in the meantime I guess I am left up to suffer and he suggested ibuprofen which as we all know ibuprofen does not touch chronic pain. I feel lost and hopeless like what can I do about this..in all twenty years I have had three medication increases..I have seen other patients come in crying and one lady even crawled to the seat trying to get more medication. I just want to be able to function a bit I still have pain after I take my medication but it is less severe...I wish everyone luck and today the woman in front of me (a much older person) was upset because the doctor who I see cut her off completely and told her physical therapy will be enough. This woman was elderly and it upset me and I knew it wasn't gonna be a good appt..I wish everyone the best something needs to be done or there will be people who chose suicide instead of suffering..you just get sick and tired of being sick and tired :(REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2015Someone from Baltimore, MD writes:
Undertreatment for pain is unethical and immoral Nancy Compassiioninactionfoundation.orgREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2015Someone from Weston, WV writes:
Signing for my mother I watch her suffer every day . I've signed more than one petition this morning . I just came across this site . It's unreal how many rights are being violated & people who are suffering because our officials only care about the money . In our area if you have money & come from a " good " family you can get away with just about anything . You pay upfront & get whatever you need & if you're not able well then you're suffering because you can't afford medical treatment or you're in jail . There are signs at most offices in large print that say " No pain patients " you're redirected to a clinic ( if you have the money ) and they run you through like an animal . Not to mention the various HIPPA violations that everyone is to scared to report because if they did where would they go ? It's very known not to " make trouble " for any clinic or any person in a position of " power " I've heard various people make comments about how they can't wait for the FBI to come in & clean our town up . How very little it would actually take is sad . Schools almost over I plan on taking my kids out of here regardless . Every town has problems I understand . Our local hospital refused to treat me ( labeled as drug seeking ) it ended up with emergency surgery between my brain & skull at a bigger hospital . 12 weeks of home health care & life long complications . The mix between basic neglect & being scared of handing out pain meds resulted in me fighting for my life . That was 10 years ago !! Now I see my mother going through it . I hope she will decide to go with me & get better treatment .REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 8th, 2015Someone from Mobile, AL writes:
I have been treated by the same Dr for 15 years, give or take a few, and when the government stepped in years ago and told my Dr he could not give me the amount of a certain medicine, he did what they said even though he is the Dr and disagreed, and then more years later the said oh you have to give urine test every visit regardless of any thing, he did what he was told, but he is still arrested,, the government is now our Dr and this is how they are going to lower the population, killing us one at a time!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 8th, 2015Someone from Mobile, AL writes:
I have been treated for pain due to many problems causing long term, debilitating pain for many years. Now that my Doctor has been indicted on drug charges I've been left to suffer. I've tried to seek treatment elsewhere since this witch hunt but I'm treated like a criminal, like a junkie off the streets and it's caused me a great deal of stress, feeling ashamed for being in excruciating pain even though my recent MRI report shows several debilitating problems. I am not a criminal! I've worked as a legal assistant for many years, I was a Sunday School teacher before I was unable to continue due to my pain. My Doctor gave me back my sense of well being and quality of life. I don't like to be dependent on medications and injections but I didn't choose this. I have never been dishonest, never abused medications or anything to that effect. I don't even drink alcohol. I'm a legitimate pain sufferer and now I've been really suffering due to the madness that's going on here with DEA, FBI, Etc. Since my Doctor is gone, no others want to accept his patients and if they do, they won't give prescriptions that these patients/victims have taken for a long time just to be able to get up every day and have some quality of life. I've met a few of the poor patients left behind, lost after all of this. I met two other women who were obviously suffering, I hugged them tightly and prayed, cried and suffered in fear with them not knowing what was going to happen. I continue to pray for all of the patients, even the Doctors who helped us for so long. I'm sure that there are many drug seekers around but why punish the legitimate sufferers of chronic pain? This is WRONG! Thank God I usually had medication left over each month since I only took the bare minimum, it's gotten me by even though I've had to tremendously cut my dose, I've been stuck in bed in the worst pain imaginable and now I'm going to be out of all medications probably by tomorrow. I've been unable to continue working due to this. I'm terrified! I'm already unable to get around, my family is affected, my entire life is affected... I wonder if I'll die, I've never been through this...I never imagined I'd be forced to. I wonder if someone will see that patients who really need help are seriously suffering? Will someone have MERCY and help us as we writhe in agony? Is there a good Doctor who hasn't been scared away that'll treat us like human beings? I pray that these patients/victims have strength to hold on. Some have said they pray for death, some have said they'll have to turn to the streets...is this what they wanted when this started? I've kept in contact with one of the ladies I met from the Doctors office who had major surgeries recently, I check on her & pray with her as we're left in the dark, labeled as "Druggies" because we went to this Pain Mgmt Doctor...these people have no right! I've never wished pain on anyone as I consider myself a Christian, especially not pain like mine although I have bREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 8th, 2015Someone from Tiptonville, TN writes:
This letter pretty much says it all. Fortunately I am currently being treated @ a pain clinic where I must be honest & have had only positive experiences. They are working with me to determine the source of chronic pain (which is a few). However, the clinic before this one treated me like a "drug seeker" without much concern. I never was evaluated by the supervising doctor. I felt this clinic was pretty much a "legal drug dealer". I do wish it were more simple without seeing yet another health care provider. My wallet sure would be thankful.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 7th, 2015Someone from Memphis, TN writes:
paralyzed from stroke and pushed to a BAD pain clinic..given 30 days worth and then scheduled for next appt 34 days later...what a joke..these guys are not in it to help the patient but to help their pocketbook... more bad govt BSREPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 6th, 2015Someone from Grand Cane, LA writes:
Its horrible how the government has come between doctors and their patents. The "war on drugs" had been lost. Its one thing to target drugs coming from other countries, but to target law abiding citizens, treating them like criminals is immoral and just plain wrong!REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 6th, 2015Someone from Terre Haute, IN writes:
Google National pain report.To find out who's behind the lies.Who's handing out money.why your voice isn't being heard. And maybe change the 2016 Presidential election.Or at least get those in power to take a better look at LTCPS.REPORT COMMENTS
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