Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I went to a pain doc after a quack-O-practor screwed up my neck. Waiting time to get an appointment was over a month away, but I managed to sneak in early. Lots of good it did. Patients were being booked to as many as 8 per hour and the doc was always 1-2 hours late, then didn't see half the patients. It was disgusting. He gave me 8 injections, with the same syringe, about 1/2 " apart in the left side of my neck, and then charged me $65 for each shot, and $58 for the cortisone in the syringe! All this was in the space of 3 minutes. The only thing he did for me was to prescribe the right pain meds, but he tried to get all my income without doing that much work. From now on, I'll just work with my regular doc since I know what pills I might need. Dennis [ ] Re: Tawny--pain doc > > > Hi Tawny, > > Yes, I have been to a pain doctor. Being in a small town, the > choices are limited, and I have left this guy and let my GP handle > everything now. But pain docs are good, most of them listen to you > (though you will hear horror stories of the ones who won't) and I > think the best thing that came of my going to the pain doc is the > pain support group that was affiliated with his clinic. We meet once > a week, and besides the emotional support of others who are in pain > too (physical and emotional) there are lots of good practical ideas > shared. We close each meeting by saying the Serenity Prayer (God, > grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change...) If you > do go to see a pain doc, ask if they have such a group, or if your > nearest hospital does. > > I know you're doing the best you can, but you need help! > > Hugs, > Judi > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I would stay away from the oxycontin if at all possible, it is highly highly addictive... Semalee [ ] Re: Tawny--pain doc > > > > > > > > Hi Tawny, > > > > Yes, I have been to a pain doctor. Being in a small town, the > > choices are limited, and I have left this guy and let my GP handle > > everything now. But pain docs are good, most of them listen to you > > (though you will hear horror stories of the ones who won't) and I > > think the best thing that came of my going to the pain doc is the > > pain support group that was affiliated with his clinic. We meet once > > a week, and besides the emotional support of others who are in pain > > too (physical and emotional) there are lots of good practical ideas > > shared. We close each meeting by saying the Serenity Prayer (God, > > grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change...) If you > > do go to see a pain doc, ask if they have such a group, or if your > > nearest hospital does. > > > > I know you're doing the best you can, but you need help! > > > > Hugs, > > Judi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 The news media wants you to be afraid to take oxycontin because they say it's very addictive. Typically people with pain do not become addicted to pain meds taken as prescribed. This is a flat out lie that is limiting the care of pain patients all across the country. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Actually, where oxycontin is concerned I think there is cause for alarm. My sister was put on it after spinal fusion surgery and coming off of it was absolutely horrible. The withdrawals were out of this world and ended up slowing her recovery. My dad's best friend is on it and his doctor told him he will have to take it for the rest of his life because his body simply can not take the withdrawals. Sometimes he gets a bad batch and it doesn't last as long as it is supposed to, and he goes into withdrawals anyway and has to take extra. Bad bad stuff. Take it as a LAST resort.. Semalee Re: [ ] Re: Tawny--pain doc The news media wants you to be afraid to take oxycontin because they say it's very addictive. Typically people with pain do not become addicted to pain meds taken as prescribed. This is a flat out lie that is limiting the care of pain patients all across the country. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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