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In reply to the discussion: Is It Acceptable To Test Chronic Pain Sufferers [View all]UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)95. Well mine have been noted
Last edited Thu Sep 18, 2014, 12:41 PM - Edit history (2)
on multiple MRIs, CATs and disco grams two lower back surgeries, one neck fusion and shunt surgery for Hydrocephalus. I have a total of 11 herniated discs, stenosis of the spine in four areas, degenerative disc disease and spinal arthritis plus bone spurs and such.
Treating people who are suffering like drug seekers is not fair and in IMO has caused myself more pain because I am afraid to speak up for the fear of being labeled as such. I don't know where you live or if you know your doctor well but you are lucky.
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Now our idiotic MASTERS have decided to make it much harder to get Vicodin
BaggersRDumb
Aug 2014
#77
I've known people who got hooked on pain meds by taking too many and I've known people who sold
Arkansas Granny
Aug 2014
#6
I have met people who sell their food stamps for street pain killers and xanax,
onecent
Aug 2014
#35
The stepdaughter who got the card for food stamps, gave the actual card to the dealer
onecent
Aug 2014
#61
Addicts overuse their pain meds and may not have any by the end of the month.
Dustlawyer
Aug 2014
#79
I've been in pain management since 2010 and have known many people who abuse the system by
Ghost in the Machine
Aug 2014
#91
Personally, that would be a YES! Like I told one doctor at a clinic that was cash only.....
Ghost in the Machine
Aug 2014
#117
One of my relatives used to supplement her income by selling her medications.
IdaBriggs
Aug 2014
#97
mine did this knowing there was a three week waiting list, and that I was in extreme pain
bettyellen
Aug 2014
#94
The government has made it very tough on Dr's when it comes to prescribing these drugs for patients.
frankieallen
Aug 2014
#111
possession of one Oxycontin without a proper prescription is a felony.....A FELONY
frankieallen
Aug 2014
#107
My doctor-patient relationship has NOTHING to do with people who commit felonies -
Ms. Toad
Aug 2014
#119
unfortunately it's always the few who ruin it for the rest of us. why do defensive?
frankieallen
Aug 2014
#105
"claim to suffer".... "'pain' type claims"....Obviously, neither you nor she has ever "claimed" to
WinkyDink
Aug 2014
#68
Wish to hell there was something else for my chronic pain...The pills make my head and stomach ache
Tikki
Aug 2014
#62
I can't figure what people like about pain pills other than to get rid of pain
Skittles
Aug 2014
#82
A friend of mine lost his meds for chronic pain after being routinely tested
Sheldon Cooper
Aug 2014
#72
Yes, and they aren't being singled out; they signed a contract if it's a legit
RiffRandell
Aug 2014
#78
If you saw a lot of the screens that come back, you'd be amazed at how much stuff folks are taking.
Hoyt
Aug 2014
#102
I have a badly herniated disc at C6-C7. It acts up 2-3 times a year. When it does...
stevenleser
Aug 2014
#104
I'd rather have doctors free to aggressively and compassionately manage pain
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2014
#110