First Do No Harm: The DEA targets Physicians who treat their patients pain.
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Nov 15th, 2014Someone from Amarillo, TX writes:
LOL, In the DEA summary written back in 2013 to justify the reclassification of hydrocodone to C-II drug they quoted statistics dating back to 1950; when they say HCPs started being abused. If that isn't a waste of money funding this agency I don't know what is. This agency has been failing since back then, plus the so called "war on drugs" is, was and will continue to be a failure under the direction of the DEA. But, unbeknownst to many, they still operate without any checks and balances. Where and when will these failed policies by a failed agency END? REPEAL this recent drug schedule change by the failed DEA......NOW!! -
Nov 14th, 2014Someone from Lancaster, PA signed.
Nov 14th, 2014Someone from Redford, MI writes:
it is unfair for a person that has severe pain for reconstruction of the back to prosthetic kneecaps to cervical neck surgeries and they cannot get the pain control of the day need to live a decent life that's horrible never used tcocaine that's what the doctors are labeling people and I think that's unfair to people that uses their controlled substanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2014Someone from Sarasota, FL writes:
I am a sixty yr.old man who has severe work- related injuries that were worsened by an incompetent surgeon.I am unable to walk (or sleep) without my pain medication(without which I have been for over a week now!!)I have slept only 3 hours this week!Severe muscle spasms wrack my body whenever I almost drift off into sleep.My coordination has deteriorated, resulting in 2 falls this week.My blood pressure medication (also mysteriously 'unfillable')hasn't been able to do its job,& my B.P.is now dangerously high-I am left wondering if now, after a lifetime of working & paying taxes, the USA govt.& its regulatory drug agencies are trying to kill me(& others like me?)I am, after all, one of those troublesome Baby Boomers who hasn't had the decency to croak yet!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2014Someone from Haltom City, TX writes:
The Feds are punishing the innocent rather than prosecuting the criminals who abuse the system for profit. Repeal the current federal restriction on hydrocodone and encourage punishment of those who violate existing laws related to prescription abuse. Chronic pain is real and patient have the right to be relieved of their pain.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2014Someone from Fernley, NV signed.
Nov 14th, 2014Someone from Bellingham, WA writes:
I am am 29 year old female from Washington state who has degenerative disk disease, asthma, subluxation, TMJ, facial nerve damage and fibromyalgia and is also allergic deathly to antibiotics, corticosteroids and pharmaceutical opioids. My constant pain and unbearable suffering prevents me from being a complete person or even a half functional wife and mother to my husband and four year old son for even one day out of a year. He has never seen his mother not in all consuming pain, instead of him knowing a normal happy childhood he is unable to enjoy his days because of my constant suffering. He tries with all his little heart to help me feel better, he draws me flowers and pretty pictures and spends all his days searching for something, ANYTHING that will help mommy stop crying and feeling so sad from her pain all the time. Worrying about his mother's health or how much worse her pain will be every new day has come to be all that he thinks about now. Now this sweet little boy who's only just turned four, all he wanted to get me for my birthday the first time he went shopping with daddy when he was big enough was something to stop his mommies pain. My suffering is ruining my sons childhood and slowly isolating him from meeting and playing with other children. My husband has to take care of all the running around and errands. I cannot socialize outside of my home or even go shopping or enjoy any possible aspect of life. When my degenerative disk arthritis flares up I cannot dress myself, bathe myself or even have someone else brush my hair. Its like my neck is broken and i cannot even get up to use the bathroom. When my TMJ flairs up I crack and break my teeth from my jaw clenching from the blinding skull crushing pain, it is unlike any pain i have ever felt like a white hot iron on my face burning through my upper jaw, it is not uncommon for me to pass out from the pain of my TMJ. My immune system has become extremely weak and compromised from the stress of the combined years of enduring this constant agony without any relief time in between symptoms that has been preventing any rest or sleep for months at a time. My skin tears like crepe paper when I get bruised or even bump into something, I also suffer from constant abscesses and dermatitis from a severe allergy to tide, soy protien, bounce and harsh detergents and chemical additivities, just going through the detergent aisle, hugging a friend who used tide or bounce on their cloths or walking past a dryer vent causes my entire body to be covered in blisters, hives, boils and abscesses that are sometimes the size of golf balls. If I go into my local ER if they become infected and the pain becomes unbearable (usually late at night) and they treat me like an worthless animal, some sort of loathsome junky just looking for narcotics, not someone who is afraid of dying from infection or the shock from the pain and genuinely seeking emergency medical help. When they look up my medical history and seeREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2014Someone from Conroe, TX signed.
Nov 14th, 2014Someone from Amarillo, TX writes:
Dear Sirs, Pay attention to what happens when a doctor stops treating the patient. Spouse from Denair, CA, is a prime example of what alternatives patients will seek once under treatment occurs, they turn to heroin. This is exactly what the petition is URGING you to avoid by REPEALING the current rescheduling hydrocodone decision. Lest you get more letters from worried spouses who've waited a LONG time to ask for help.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 13th, 2014Someone from Denair, CA writes:
Frustrated beyond believe my spouse has been on pain pill for 4 1/2 years after back operation has abused them from the get go used heroin when younger now is total addicted has lost all touch with real reality walk out of the house a month ago filed restraining order divorce what can be done about pain doctor giving way to meany pills helpREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 13th, 2014Someone from Hartford, MI signed.
Nov 13th, 2014Someone from Brewton, AL writes:
I am a victim. I stay home every day in pain without treatment. My Dr. told me her licence to practice medicine was more important to her and refereed me to a pain clinic. She stated the DEA was watching closely to Drs. who prescribe opiates and was not going to take the chance. I stay at home in pain. I refuse to go to a pain clinic and be humiliated anymore. I give up.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 13th, 2014Someone from Hemet, CA signed.
Nov 13th, 2014Someone from Milton, FL writes:
First marijuana isn't an option for alternative pain relief because it's illegal to possess it in Florida. Now the VA is telling me they will not treat my service connected chronic shoulder pain unless I elect to have surgery to try to 'fix' a possible labrum tear...HOW IS THIS ETHICAL?! This war on patients needs to end. I can't take a month or longer off from work to recuperate and I have three children (one infant) at home -- it's so wrong to leave me to significant pain without proper treatment options, stop this witch hunt at VA facilities that are targeting people that are abusing their medications, don't sure street drugs...including marijuana because it's illegal, and have documented injuries that result in chronic pain. Please care about us!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 13th, 2014Someone from Corona, CA writes:
The "War Against Pain Patients" was initiated by CVS and Walgreens. This is a retaliation against innocent "Pain Patients" because they was implicated in crime from the Florida Pill Mill epicenter. To Learn More About How These Corporations Are Demolishing Your Rights To Get Treatment For Pain, Go To: www.RXABUSESOLUTIONS.ORG. The have joined the TEVA, AMA, Cardinal, and some very powerful corporations. From Their Website: Our mission is to raise awareness of the issue of prescription drug abuse, partner with legislators to craft achievable solutions, and serve as a resource for policymakers and the media. We have come together to form the only coalition focused on this issue that includes representation across the domestic supply chain, resulting in a unique and comprehensive perspective to addressing the prescription drug abuse epidemic. Conclusion: Prescription medicine is a big problem and it's probably a lot worse than THC because of the overdose deaths associated with these medications. There are so many patients on these medications in the U.S. that the manufacturer's have to purchase a lot of the "OPIUM" from China and other countries. Who let these pills kill all of our people like this. These are the people that should be arrested and not the innocent patient and doctor who think they are doing the right thing. This is what happens when you introduce an illegal drug into our society for legal use. This is how we ended up with the Florida Pill Mill Epidemic. Now, "Heroin" is taking over the people of our country. What a drug trade to see...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 13th, 2014Someone from Indianapolis, IN signed.
Nov 13th, 2014Someone from Fishers, IN writes:
I am a 36 years old woman. I have been having a lot of pains with scolosis, burstis, osteoarthritis, hip, knee, back and ankle pains.....i suffered several broken bones that never healed properly. I have tried several cortisone shots that did not work for my bone and joint pains. It worked for my muscle pains. My doctor wont treat me for the pains. I am sensitive to NSAIDs. I have gone to pain management and his attitude to me was awful. He laughed at me. left me in the room for a while. Forgot all about me. Refused to answer my calls nor calling me back.....My PCP always tll me to go to the emergency room and then yell at me for getting meds from many doctors i told my PCP that she told me to go to the ER and there were no same doctor. It is really frustrating.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 12th, 2014Someone from Pahrump, NV writes:
I am 28 yrs old and have been a CPP for almost 5 years. I had the same doctor for 6 years until he decided to move to another state, my most recent dr I was with for 3 yrs. I have Fibromyalgia, Syatica, Scoliosis, and Bursitis. Today after calling me to reschedule an appt I got a second call by the Office Manager stating that I was being discharged from their practice. I was side-swiped; I don't abuse meds, I use 1 doc, 1 pharmacy. I (of course) asked her why; it stated I was not open to other medication options. Funny thing is he never once discussed with me on switching medication. I told her as much and asked "Which medication?" She stated it does not say which. Seems a little strange and vague don't you think?? I have a theory that alot of CPP will be getting dropped soon by long-term doctors. They are scared shitless by the DEA. Why else would I really -not- get a REAL answer? It's great that they put us on these meds, all but encourage it and then tell us to **** off when it fits them. I now have to find another doctor -and- try to figure out where to get my pain meds (since pharmacies seem to always be out nowadays). This puts me through several days of withdrawal even though I took my meds right. & God forbid you call a pharmacy to ask if they have it in stock; that's against the law now! What ARE they doing??? I find it odd that this comes right after the whole "arming the cartel" thing and 2 wks before Zohydro being approved. If they're so concerned, why has this extremely strong drug (5x more potent than what i currently take) been 'okay'd'??REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 12th, 2014Someone from Aurora, IL signed.
Nov 12th, 2014Someone from New Port Richey, FL writes:
Please tell me why I am paying , when the STATE OF FL KNEW THESE JUNKIES WERE COMING FROM ALL 50 STATES TO GET THEIR DRUGS ,THEN RETURN HOME TO THEIR STATE AND THEN GO SELL THEIR MEDS! Now the comments from Cathy and the lady from Lakeland FL. . My family Dr of some 20 years was forced to retire and work for Baycare, Dr Silver. I never abused my meds, I had spinal fusion Going on 4 years ago I am at the point of ripping the rods and screws out of my back. I hate , that is AWEFUL word, my new Dr. He just needs to feel endless pain, I am tired of begging for help. I know the FDA AND ALL THE GOOD OLD BOYS MADE ALOT OF MONEY , AND KICKED GOOD PEOPLE TO THE GUTTER. SO FIND A SOLUTION OR ALL YOU HOSPITAL ARE GOING TO BE FILLED WITH PATIENTS THAT CANT GET HELP AND FLIP OUT! One good Dr in pinellas county FL please come forward. My GOD ONLY KNOWS THE SUFFERING, IT IS NOT MENTAL IT IS PHYSICAL. GIVE THE TEST THAT YOUR MOUTH IS SWABBED AND GENITIC TESTING GIVES THE EXACT MEDICINE THAT WORKS FOR THAT PERSON. YOU PASS A POT LAW. I WOULD DIE FIRST THEN SMOKE POT. WAIT AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL DIE ON ROADS! INCENT PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THIS STATES MONEY HUNGRY DR. AS FAR AS WALLGREENS I PRAY THEY BANKRUPT forced to close their doors.SHUT THEM DOWN! TALK ABOUT FEELING LIKE A DEAD DOG THE WAY THE PHARMACYS TREAT YOU. I MOVING IF IT DOES NOT END IN 6 months and come up with a better SYSTEM! But they won't man can not direct their own steps. They fall on riches💨😡POWER. I DID NOT DESERVE WHAT HAPPENED TO ME BECAUSE 2- MAN THAT DID NOT BELONG IN USA NO GREN CARD CHANGED MY LIFE FOR EVER ON I-75 N I AM DONE.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 12th, 2014Someone from Franklin, NC writes:
Doctors have an oath to treat their patients, here as follows; Declaration of Geneva of the World Medical Association (adopted 1948, amended 1966 and 1983): I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity; I will give my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due; I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; The health of my patient will be my first consideration; I will respect the secrets which are confided in me, even after the patient has died; I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession; My colleagues will be my brothers; I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient; I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from its beginning even under threat and I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity; I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor.REPORT COMMENTS
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Nov 12th, 2014Someone from Lakeland, FL writes:
I'm so tired of searching for my meds every month. It's craziness. DEA STAY OUT OF MY HEALTH CARE YOU ARE NOT A DOCTOR!! WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO TO ANY PHARAMCY AND GET MEDICATIONS!! BEEN GOING TO SAME DOC FOR 6 YEARS AND SAME MEDS BUT HAVE TO GO ON A HUNT TO FIND!! TIRED OF BEING TREATED THIS WAY!! I SAY SUE THE DEA FOR DISCRIMINATION!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 12th, 2014Someone from Sarasota, FL writes:
These brutal new tactics of denying patients pain (& other life-saving medications, such as ephinephrine inhalers for asthma)-seem aimed at causing the deaths of all citizens who are no longer physically perfect.Welcome to the Brave New World of Neo-Nazi America! Those citizens who do not die from medication withdrawls might choose in desperation to use illegal drug sources. Legal authorities profit via fines & confiscated assets.Private industries (such as Corrections Corporation of America)-also reap fat rewards-prisons filled kept filled by the efforts of each state that contracts with CCA to buy US prisons at 90% guaranteed occupancy rates.In a time of falling crime, making more citizens criminals(& increasing mandatory prison terms)-is the only way to guarantee high prison occupancy rates.Our Founding Fathers would be appalled by the America of 2014! A country once famous for being a beacon of hope & personal freedom to the world has now become a police state in which law abiding citizens are forced into prison or the grave whilst simply trying to live with debilitating pain & illness.I doubt many legislators lose sleep over the human costs of such depravity-but they should be concerned about the considerable economic costs of killing citizens that are still helping to support an embattled economy. The dead buy no consumer products,& generate no profits for mega corporations!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 12th, 2014Someone from Maysville, NC signed.
Nov 12th, 2014Someone from Chilhowie, VA writes:
The same doctor that told me my mother needed to be taken off life support because she was DYING said they could not give her too much pain medication because she could get ADDICTED. This happened at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VirginiaREPORT COMMENTS
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Nov 11th, 2014Someone from Greenwood, DE writes:
i have chronic pain been suffering from it since 2004 and i was put thru evry therapy you can think of nthn helped i was put on 30mgs of oxycodone and i cld tolerate my pain then 1day my doctor was shut down and i cldnt gt my pain meds for 3months thats how long it took 2 find a doctor that wld treat me and i hav had a fusion done slap repair of my rite shldr i hav deg. deteriating disc desease fibromalysia arthritis bulgin n herniated disc the list goes on and witout the pain meds it interfers in my evryday life i cant do things that i wld like 2 with my son and i gt 2 hear mommy your mean cuz he does not understand wat im goin thru when i finally did gt in with a doctor they knockd me down 2 10mgs when my old doctor opened bac up i went bac 2 him and he put me on 15s said he cld not giv me bac the 30s cuz of DEA regulations then i had trouble gettn my meds filld pharmacies were scared cuz all i had was narcotics they sd i had 2 bring all my scripts 2 them i sd other then joints disc muscle n nerve problems i was healthy i wasnt on anything else so im bein punished 4 bein healthy other then physical pain or id gt turned away cuz of my doctor i gt treated like an addict when i went 2 the ER i didnt go 4 pain meds i already had some and my appt was in 2days wit my pain doc bt the pain had gotten so bad my meds werent workin so i went 2 find out wat was goin on but the doctor at the ER treated me so bad sd i was withdrawlin i told him i jus took my meds so theres no way then he told me i needed 2 go 2 rehab i went off they actually calld the cops it was crazy when i went 2 my pain doctor i tld her wat had happen at the ER and why i had went in the first place she told me it was my fibromyalysia flarin up ive nvr had a flare up like that and im not the type of person to go 2 the ER also my doctor told me im not the only 1 who has come 2 her and complained about that same ER doctor mistreatn them somethin needs 2 be done cuz im tired of gettin treated like an addict bcuz i hav legitimate chronic painREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 11th, 2014Someone from Priest River, ID writes:
I have been going to Minor & James Clinic in Seattle. After being on pain meds since 1994 that worked well for me and stayed on the same dose all those years, my Dr retired. I went to another Rheumatologist that was recommended and he left the clinic within two years. He did not want to deal with pain patience and he ended up with most of my original Dr's patience. Going to another clinic would allow him to leave us behind. I then went to a 3rd Dr at the same clinic last Friday. She said she would not prescribe my pain killers and that I need to go to a pain Clinic. After reading about them most want you to get off of drugs and regard you as an addict! I am 70 yrs old, my grandmother and aunts had the same illness, my grandmother was one of those people in pain that could not take it any longer: she did kill herself. I don't want to be put in that position. I am sure that Minor & James Clinic in Seattle are getting rid of all pain patience, just as you mentioned...they are battling the government. See this article.... http://www.painmedicinenews.com//ViewArticle.aspx?ses=ogst&d=Policy+%26+Management&d_id=83&i=November+2014&i_id=1120&a_id=28644REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 11th, 2014Someone from Ferndale, MI signed.
Nov 11th, 2014Someone from Hemet, CA writes:
At nearly 60% disabled for life (official on my medical records) I wish to seek an attorney to start a very large global class action lawsuit against the DEA (YES. It's your fault DEA) for changing hydrocodone products to a schedule 2. I had a functional life. Now I do not. I am absolutely miserable. I was switched to Tylenol 3. It does nothing. Well, the first dose made my head fuzzy and did nothing for the pain. I am livid and want it changed back. Every time I get online, I see more and more patients adding their frustrating comments along side of mine. This is just insane and ridiculous. It's time to go after the DEA now!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 11th, 2014Someone from Deltona, FL signed.
Nov 11th, 2014Someone from Lake Mary, FL writes:
I have several chronic conditions; crohns, fibromyalgia, arthritis, cluster headaches, carpal tunnel, peripheral neuropathy in all 4 limbs, depression, general anxiety disorder, and I'm sure I'm missing some. I have had doctors, PAIN DOCTORS, who are supposed to be helping me let me leave their offices in tears over the way I've been treated. Those of us who truly need the help, have followed all the rules, never failed a test, and are treated like addicts and refused help HAS to stop. When you take pain management away from those in true pain we don't just withdrawal, a lot of us are more likely to commit suicide because our pain is too much to manage without help.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 11th, 2014Someone from Lake Ozark, MO writes:
I hope the DEA Would leave legit Doctors,and go after the bad stuff.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 11th, 2014Someone from Houston, TX writes:
It is midnight, and I have spent the past 2 hours crying in frustration. The rest of the night will be spent in hot baths, leg rubbing, hot baths, crying, and hot baths. Around 5 am I'll fall asleep exhausted rolled up tightly in a towel. With a single Norco I can take a hot bath at 10 pm and be fully asleep by 11:00. I sleep through the night. I take tramadol twice a day for daytime pain. This is NOT an exhorbitant amount of medicine, but it is enough to scare my doctor as of October 6th! HE REFERRED ME TO A PAIN CLINIC!!! My first visit there the doc wants me to STOP the tramadol and increase hydrocodone to 4x per day. Uhm NO! The hydro/Norco makes me nauseated with sick headache. I take it for sleep but no way in hell can I take it during the day. ARE YOU PROUD OF YOURSELVES? YOU HAVE RUINED HOW MANY LIVES WITH YOUR STUPID*****RESTRUCTURING OF THE DRUG SCHEDULE FOR WHAT REASON?!?!?! Who overdoses more often? Legitimate, geriatric pain patients or substance abused teens/young adults who could just as easily kill themselves by driving drunk or overdosing on cocaine! I hate the Obama administration and eric holder's ******** for imposing their Muslim hate for pain relief on Americans. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO REMOVE LEGITIMATE MEDICATION THAT HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING. I will pray that all of you DEA *******s will end up watching your own families crying & suffering with physicians who FEAR your stupid rules!!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 10th, 2014Someone from Daytona Beach, FL writes:
I have chronic pain. End of story. My PCP of 4 years has been managing all of my pain issues effectively with lortab. I have to see him every month to get a prescription and he never calls them in. In addition I also have a cardiologist and a hemitologist that checks my hemoglobin as I have a bleed that can't be found and every few months have to get a blood transfusion and iron infusions. I live on 1000.00 a month. Rent, utilities (no cable), copays, medication and what's left goes for food. I am on my own, so be it. I take the bus to get around and now my PCP will no longer prescribe what works because of this dea change to Schedule of my prescription. He told me I would have to go to a pain management Doctor. Having been thru pain management twice already and treated like its all in my head no thanks. Been dealing with chronic pain for 30 years even had the highly recommended spinal fusion hat was to change my life only to be living with the repruccions of that for the past 10. I can't afford another doctor in terms of money or with any hope that treatment will be in my best interest and not just how many tests can be billed to insurance. After 30 years of seeking medical treatment for my chronic pain i don't have the mental or emotional capacity to jump thru hoops again to receive inadequate pain medication and labeled a drug seeker from those who judge me because i have pain. I fear for all of us because we don't have the pocketbook to give us a voice. Hey, anybody from Anonymous out there? Be interesting to know how many DEA and elected officials get their pain meds without any problem...But we already .know if you have the means then pain is legitimate IREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 10th, 2014Someone from Seattle, WA writes:
I have experienced 11 surgeries. Four shoulder, six knee (two knee partial replacements), and one back surgery. I have been prescribed two tablets a day and very soon be given none. Chronic pain is wearing and demoralizing. Why should addicts dictate my medical care? I don't seek a high, just pain relief.REPORT COMMENTS
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