Kicked out of pain clinic

[grampyhiltz61]

I had to go to the hospital and they gave me some vicodian. Also my back was giving me more trouble and had to take extra. This did not happen all at once. So they kicked me out. I have sever back pain. Had decompression surgery 2005 but all the pain has come back. I also have heart failure and the pain puts a lot of stress on my heart. When my back hurts it radiates into my chest. I have type 2 diabetes. And have silent M.I.'s.. But there is the chance I will feel the next heart M.I.. So I don't know just when it will happen. When aim on my pain meds. I feel more compatible. So can I go to another pain clinic. I live in NH unfortunately. I am from MA came up here for the feds in 1978. I worked for the Navy ship yards for many years and that id where i injured my back 25 years ago. My back is worse than ever. My xrays and cat scans and mr'is prove it.HELP PLEASE!!!!!  

[muggzy28]

I hear everyone and you all make since  the dea is waying down hard on the pm drs,they have rules to follow,ive been with same pm for 5 years have always tested posative for opiates and thc that should not be there mj helps me deal with pain great for muscle spasms and nausea,anyway I was on 135mgs ove oxycontin and oxycodone per day,had to see physciatrist to keep meds going he says having thc in system and opiates is not unheard ove and morpheen is failed experament,pm dr gave me drug test and a refill ove morpheen? physciatrist sent me to counceling, they said everyone in pain is smoking mj I said thats what I thought,try to tell my pm that and they did got same story I did we are registerd with dea and its illegal at federal leval,got mmj card thought that might slow them down wrong now they are kicking me to curb 5 5mg oxycodone this week 4 next 3 you get it I went to er once they said anxiety for heart palp gave me pain med and vallum sent me home next time spent night in heart ward pain made my heart go nuts had stress test on heart next day couldnt walk tread mill so they raced me up with a shot.what these guys are doing is cruel and verry unfair some day they may get to see what its like to live in pain not sleep not be able to play with kids,I bet they would want someone to help them,good luck to all just wanted you to know that you are not the only ones in the boat Im right there with you I have no paddle no life jacket and the boat is sinking fast,love to hear from anyone on this matter tried the president didnt hear back yet still waiting. best ove luck good karma and god help us all.

[GSWsurvivor]

I am so sorry to hear that you got kicked out of you clinic! I feel for you! I have been in the same position Stay positive i believe you WILL find another doc! Just be hopeful! I will pray for you! You sound like a good person, and i wish nothing but the best.for you!! No Lie i had the same happen to me! But i found a better guy so good luck

[namnam46]

You sure do have me beat. Please, I want you to be VERY CAREFUL with your health. I'm very concerned about you!! I know the stress that you are feeling right now.

Take Care......Sherry

[grampyhiltz61]

Thank you,
    I will let you know what happens. Oh got you beat 7 stents.

[namnam46]

Hi Grampyhiltz,

Thank you for giving us more info. So much depends on what happened.  We all know how difficult it is when we are having more pain and we can't control it.

What Sara said is excellent advice and exactly what I would tell  you. I might add one thing and that is I would contact my Cardiologist immediately and let him know what happened and see if you couldn't get his help as I imagine that he is NOT going to want you to be in pain like you are because it is so stressful on your heart!! I know that mine was very happy when I found Pain Management (I have two stents).

When you get into another program and I'm thinking that you can IF you are persistent, you WILL HAVE TO TOE THE LINE!!! If anything should happen again chances are that you wouldn't be given another chance. Your file would be RED FLAGGED and it would be EXTREMELY difficult. Please take this the wrong way, I'm just concerned about you and all of your other health problems and I know how important it is for you to get this help!!

It's best if you could go in and talk to your Dr.s, PCP and Cardiologist, in person. That usually works the best. Let us know how you are doing!! Please keep us updated. There will probably be other people to give you more suggestions also. Take care of yourself as you don't need any other complications to arise.....Sherry (a Grandmother)

[Sarajmt]

Hi Grampy:  Do you have a primary care doctor that you trust?  If you do, here's what I'd do.  Go see the him and tell him the whole story and omit nothing.  Ask him to refer you to another Pain Control Doctor.

Also, I would write a letter to your former pain clinic.  I would explain why I did what I did.  Tell them that what you know what you did was wrong but you didn't at the time.   Explain that next time, you'd definitely contact them first if you feel extra pain control is in order.  I'd thank them for their help in the past.  Request that the letter be placed in your file.

If you do get into another pain management program, you may have to have a urinalysis drug test and may be called in for pill counts.  It just depends on the doctor.  You will have to follow their instructions to the letter or risk being kicked out again.

This is just my opinion.  I'm sure someone will come on later who could give you better suggestions.  Do check back.

Good luck and do check back later.

Sara