Kicked out of Pain Clinic

[Smasher1182]

I have been going to a pain management clinic for years.  Never had any issues.  The past month they switched my meds and put me on the lowest dose of a fentanyl patch, and I take 5mg vicoden.  Well the new patch wasn't working.  I called them for almost 2 weeks straight.  The nurse called me and said she would talk to the PA and get back to me.  I called more, and then I get a call (which I missed) so I got a voicemail at 5:50pm..  The voicemail said "we are walking out the door, but wanted to call you back.  Have a good memorial day weekend.  Call us on Tuesday"..  I called them Tuesday and left yet another message and no one called me back.  So seeing I was in so much pain and couldn't go anywhere else for medication (due to my contract with pain clinic) I used 2 patches..  So I resheduled my next appt for a week earlier then it was supposed to be to explain to them the issue.  I am very truthful about what I do..  So I told them exactly what I did seeing they never called me back.  She told me I was in trouble..  She told me I was 2 patches short.  Then she said they tried to call me a number of times ( which they didn't)..  She told me that I self medicate and she won't lose her license over me.  Then she wrote me a script for the same stuff (which doesn't work) and sent me on my way.  So as soon as I got home I called my doctor to speak with him, instead of the PA who won't see me anymore. I left a message for him or his nurse to call me back.  I am going to continue to call my doctor at the pain clinic until I talk to him.   Hopefully my doctor will let me back in seeing I have never had any issues before.  What exactly should I do?

[tiredofthetabs72]

I don't know anything about fentanyl patches, hopefully someone on here can help you with that. Glad you are back with your pm dr, only people with chronic pain know how important they are to us to live some sort of normal life. Hope you get the right does of meds to get the relief you deserve. Love, peace and pain free.

[Smasher1182]

So I went back to my pain management clinic of monday!  I saw a different physicians assistant..  One I really like.  She was great.  She changed my fentanyl patch to a 25mcg patch and upped my vicoden for breakaway pain to 4 a day.  So I took my script to the pharmacy.  They had to order the fentanyl patch and it should be in today.  I have tried the mylan and sandoz hard patches.  I am having a bit of a reaction (they think it is a reaction to the adhesive)..  The doc wants me to try a gel patch but the pharmacist didn't really understand..  So god knows what I will get when I pick the script up today.  He said he will order the sandoz but no clue what kind of patch it will be.  I have no clue being new to this medication so we will see if I have a reaction to this one.  If you have any input on this let me know.  I don't know much about the fentanyl patches.  This is new to me..  But I am back in at the pain clinic like nothing happened..  Thank god.  Thank you all for your comments and concerns..

[Smasher1182]

So I went back to my pain management clinic of monday!  I saw a different physicians assistant..  One I really like.  She was great.  She changed my fentanyl patch to a 25mcg patch and upped my vicoden for breakaway pain to 4 a day.  So I took my script to the pharmacy.  They had to order the fentanyl patch and it should be in today.  I have tried the mylan and sandoz hard patches.  I am having a bit of a reaction (they think it is a reaction to the adhesive)..  The doc wants me to try a gel patch but the pharmacist didn't really understand..  So god knows what I will get when I pick the script up today.  He said he will order the sandoz but no clue what kind of patch it will be.  I have no clue being new to this medication so we will see if I have a reaction to this one.  If you have any input on this let me know.  I don't know much about the fentanyl patches.  This is new to me..  But I am back in at the pain clinic like nothing happened..  Thank god.  Thank you all for your comments and concerns..

[tiredofthetabs72]

That is great, hope you get the help you deserve!!! Let me know how it goes!!!

[Jinx_777]

have you ever been diagnosed as lactose intolerant???  i ask because suddenly at the age of 15 i started having bad stomach issues.  had the same tests as you and the ulcers were caused from the lactose.  it is in so many things, even popcorn.   you may want to stay on a lactose free diet and see if it gets better.  if that is the only thing getting you treated for you pain that is crazy.  i had to drink a HUGE thing of straight lactose in the hospital and get blood drawn every half hour as well as the scope things.  all for lactose intolerance.  i had no idea it could pop up out of nowhere.  when those ulcers are there it keeps you from absorbing most nutrients as well.  hope you get some relief soon.  so kentucky opted out of the affordable health care act????  that is too bad if they did.  people should not go bankrupt or without care.

[Jinx_777]

that is great news.  been wondering about you and finally found the thread.  fantastic news.