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...
Talk to your doctor about the Entyvio infusions. Your doctor is familiar with your health issues as well as where your community stands at this time. It might take you longer to get a second...
How is everyone doing ? I know some of you have health conditions that put you at high risk for this virus. Today the governor of Louisiana order all schools closed until Monday April 13 2020. Spring...
Unfortunately, that is the way most doctors are now. If you require opiates for chronic pain you need to see a Pain Management Doctor. It is common for patients with the problems you have and your...
Doctors can prescribe opiates in Florida for chronic and acute pain. The doctor has to specify on the prescription it is for chronic pain. For acute pain, there are some limits. But doctors can still...
Have you had your eyes checked ?.Vision problems can cause chronic headaches. Sometimes the vision problems are so mild they might not be noticed. If you wear prescription glasses, your prescription...
I assume you talked to someone at your Medicaid Health Care Plan. Medicaid is more restrictive on what they pay for and the requirements than other government insurance. When I was,working I had a...
As long as you have a,prescription from your doctor Medicare should pay for it. Depending on the type of walker your doctor prescribes. Your doctor might have to write more information on the...
Some people do not experience withdrawals. There is a DNA test that indicates which opiates work best for a patient. It can also indicate the likely hood of a patient becoming addicted to opiates....
What specialists have you seen ?...
It could be fibromyalgia. Are you tired most of the time? Do you have trouble sleeping ? Many with fibro say they feel like they have the flu. Fibromyalgia has trigger points your PCP can check for...
I also think it is odd. For me personally, I will not get vaccinations at a pharmacy. Call.a Urgent Care Clinic in your area and asked if they give them....
I am sorry to hear about Seashell/Karen. Thanks for letting us know....
How many private neurologists have you seen ? Ochsners and Tulane are good for some things but not everything. Before traveling, be sure the facility you are going to accepts your insurance....
Good to see you HT !...
Hoping you have a Speedy Recovery. Take Care....
Decreasing your xanax probably has a lot to do with your increased anxiety. Benzodiazepines are highly addictive when taken for long periods of time. It takes a long time to adjust to any decrease in...
Bless you for helping out your family members. We receive Blessings when we help others. I know it may not feel like that right now but you will be Blessed....
I have heard some pain management doctors require new patients to come back every 1-3 weeks,as opposed to every 28-30 days later on. This is done for the first few,months....
Liquid Demerol is not new. I remember getting a prescription filled for one of my children many, many years ago....
There are some things you need to realize. A new doctor does,not know you. It takes time for a,doctor to get to know a,nee patient. You also need to give the new doctor time to look over your medical...
Are you female and 40+ ? If you are, your memory problems could be associated with menopause. Your doctor can do a FSH blood test. It will show your hormone levels. Do you have pain in other parts of...
I agree with Susie. It will create another crisis not anticipated. The objective was to make pharmaceutical companies pay for not being honest about the risk of opiates. Had they been honest when...
Your pharmacist would be the best person to ask. You might want to ask for the Pharmacy Manager. They are usual older with more experience. Vitamins and supplements can interfere with how some...
If you live in New York and take opiates. This will probably affect you. https://fortune.com/2019/09/16/new-york-opioid-tax-drugmakers-side-effects ...
Have you looked up the new,law,and read it ? I have seen so may say they can't do something because of new laws that do not exist. If you dispose of them. You have no evidence you did not take them...
Thanks, HT....