I agree with Susie about the second opinion....
A new pain doctor will want a copy of your medical records from your previous pain doctor. You need to either get a copy or find out where a new doctor can obtain a copy.. A new doctor is not going...
Have you gotten appointments with any of the pain doctors in your new area? Some pain doctors say they do not prescribe opiates to reduce drug seekers from coming in The link below may or may not be...
Testing negative does not mean you do not have covid. Unfortunately, these tests are not 100% accurate. I hope you feel better soon....
You could try sitting in a recliner or your bed with your laptop in your lap. If that helps, you could alternate where you sit and work....
What pain killers did your doctor prescribe? It is common for doctors to prescribe NSAIDS for pain. They make prescription as well as OTC NSAIDS. The difference is the strength....
Welcome To HealingWell. Chiropractors can be helpful in some situations. But they can cause harm. Has your physician examined you? Can you describe the pain? Does a hot shower or heating pad help?...
Usually patients meet the anesthesiologist shortly before surgery. It might be different in different facilities. Where I live, we have several large hospitals including a teaching hospital. The...
Fentanyl patches are not indicated for acute pain. Even if your doctor prescribed it for post op pain. I seriously doubt your insurance would cover it for that. Susie, what do you think?...
Being a grandma is so much different than being a mom. I can't explain it. But it is Amazing! Like our kids, they grow up so fast. I have nine grandkids ages 22 years old to 2 years old....
Have you tried Aleve (Naproxen)? It is suppose to last longer. NSAIDS can cause gastric bleeding. I took them twice a day for years. Several months ago I ended up in the emergency room and had to...
I respectfully disagree with Susie on this. Under the circumstances, your doctor would probably be more comfortable with the original letter than a copy. Copies can be forged. on the other hand so...
Have you seen a Pain Management Doctor?. Few primary care doctors treat chronic severe pain now days. Sometimes it takes seeing several Pain Management Doctors before you find one that is right for...
I took Valium 10mg QID and an opiate for as long as you did. Most of the time, I took Valium for muscle spasms. But there were times I took Valium for panic attacks caused by a minor heart defect....
Why did you call the office after your appointment?...
The Dea, Board Of Pharmacy or another doctor cannot tell your doctor what he can and cannot prescribe. Your doctor is the only one responsible for how he does and does not treat you. Has your doctor...
You need to either call and talk to your doctors nurse. or get an appointment and go in. The doctor you saw was, filling in for the doctor that will be treating you. Doctors are not all alike. Even...
I am so sorry about your loss. Our animals are a part of our family. On another note, Grandkids Are The Best....
Be sure and keep your opioids in the prescription bottle they came in. You also might want to get a copy of your medical records from your current doctor. Although a new doctor will probably want to...
Education is vital and required. But experience and education are not the same thing. Younger pharmacists do not have the experience of older ones....
It sounds like a different pharmacist probably filled it. They want to keep track of how many pills a patient has due to the risk for abuse. It is uncommon for established chronic pain patients to...
Some pharmacists and doctors go by the date the prescription is picked up. Their reason is the one the CVS pharmacist gave you. Some pharmacies allow patients to get a Schedule II filled 2 days prior...
There are a lot of doctors that are not linked by computers. There are many that still write their patients progress notes by hand. Pain contracts do not determine if or how a doctor treats a...
Pain contracts are done so doctors have written proof their patients have read their rules, understand them and agree to go by them. That is the only purpose they serve. When a patient is in the ER...
Pain medications given to a patient in the ER or as a impatient. are different than if a ER or urgent care doctor prescribes pain medications for the patient to take at home. Most, if not all ER and...
Ask your pain doctors office if your medical records from the fall might make your pain doctor reconsider the injections. Susie is correct about your pain doctor needing to know what damage was...
I apologize for misunderstanding. Unfortunately, many patients and some doctors believe physical dependency and psychological dependency (addiction) are the same thing. A patient can be physically...
I was not aware you had a history of addiction to anxiety medications. Being prescribed buprenorphine could also make your provider reluctant to prescribe most anxiety medications....
Anxiety medication help patients with claustrophobia. If claustrophobia is preventing you from using your CPAP as prescribed. Anxiety medication might help. It does sound like your machine probably...
Talk to your doctor about anxiety medication at bedtime. He may or may not think it is appropriate and worth the possible risk....
Susie, a doctor has to write three separate prescriptions for Schedule II drug for 90 days That would be 3-30 days supply. Doctors usually have to write a Do Not Fill Before Date on each...
You need to give details,when you fill out the form. Do not just say you can't do something. If you can do it for 15 minutes and have to take a break. you need to write that down. Details,matter. If...
Doctors not being accurately paid might negatively affect telemedicine. It will be interesting to see how quickly Medicare corrects these problems....
I think telemedicine is going to spoil a lot of patients. Something tells me more and more patients are going to demand telemedicine for certain appointments. I haven't had time to read the CMS...
How do you communicate,with your doctors during your appointments ? How do you make your appointments ? I apologize for not understanding how your speech problems affects your ability to communicate...
Sherrine, I love that scripture too ! Some vets are using telemedicine for some things....
Has she seen a Gynecologist ? Have you been is touch with the doctor that treated her leukemia? Perhaps she is not the only one that has experienced this. It might be connected to the treatment she...
Marijuana is still illegal under federal law. In addition, marijuana and CBD oil can interact with some medications....
Insurance will Not cover CBD anything or medical marijuana....
Have you tried the medications for opioid induced constipation?...
Technically you can. But, you are stating you are able and willing to work. Some Administrative Law Judges will hold this against you and some will not. The first thing I think when I hear someone...
Thanks Susie !...
Those that want to keep up with how SSA is being affected. can do so by going to the link below. You can also subscribe to updates. Those going through a long form review (CDR). Scroll down to where...
I do not want to start another new topics. So hopefully those this applies to will see it here. Medicare has expanded its approved uses for TeleMedicine. Information at the link below explains it. It...
The status of local SSA offices can be checked at the link below. People can also subscribe to receive email alerts about SSA offices that close early, open late or are closed.....
I know some here have applied for disability. I thought this might be helpful to some. "All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March...
Anything is possible. But, if a doctor that has treated you for a while and knows you will not give you a few pills. I doubt a doctor that is seeing you for the first time and does not know you or...
Alcie, I am going to cancel a appointment with my neurosurgeon for Wednesday. The appointment is to go over results of are recent MRI. I have almost decided to have another surgery before my back...
It would be highly unusual for him to prescribe opiates due to you being a new patient. Have 2 tried Botox ? He may or may not refer you to a pain management doctor....
Most pain management doctors require a referral but not all. Your insurance may or may not require referrals. You need to sees pain management doctor ASAP. Depending on how long it has,been since...