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Re: Sad sad thing
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Apr 13 19:13:58 2004
I didn't mean to imply that I think that you are addicted to pain pills.
I don't. Believe me, I know what it is like to struggle with pain. I
have been diagnosed with endo for four years and I suffered for ten
years before that. It is just my opinion that anyone seeking pain
medication be evaluated prior to getting a prescription from their
doctor because all too often drugs are given out without proper
evaluation or follow up. I struggle to make ends meet, too, and I can't
always go to the doctor when I need to. One thing that I have learned
over the years of battling with doctors and nurses and insurance
companies is that you get more from them the nicer you are. Even though
you may have to bite your tongue to keep from saying what you really
want to say, if you are sweet as pie they are more likely to feel for
you and help you out. But you have to always keep in mind that they are
doing their jobs and they could get in a lot of trouble for not
following the rules. No, not all people are like my father, believe me
I know that. But I also know that pain medications alter the chemicals
in your brain and you don't necessaraly continue to think the same way
you did before you took them. It is a fine line to walk between taking
pain meds long term for pain relief and becoming addicted. Everyone
thinks it can't happen to them, or they are different, or their
situation is different. But the pain pills are the same and it can
happen to anyone. That is why I feel that you (meaning anyone seeking
long term pain pills) should be checked regularly for any signs of
addiction.
At Tue, 13 Apr 2004, Candace wrote:
>
>I'd like to make one more reply to your statement. I have a 19 month
>old son, and not the best insurance. I can't afford an office visit
>everytime I need a prescription even if it's for pain pills or a yeast
>infection. I simply don't have enough money. Especially after the
>surgery and a four day hospital stay. Some other people don't as well,
>so why you may think it's a great idea for some it's not.
>
>At Tue, 13 Apr 2004, anonymous wrote:
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>>I realize that you are upset, but I would appreciate it if you didn't
>>curse in your messages. Simply using a $ instead of an s is not enough.
>>Part of the reason that doctor's are hesitant to prescribe pain pills
>>without an actual office visit is because of addiction problems and law
>>suits. I personally feel like you should be seen by your doctor every
>>time you need a prescription for pain meds or need a refill on your
>>prescription for pain meds. They should have to evaluate you, both
>>physically and mentally to make sure that the drugs are not having a
>>negative impact. I am sure that a lot of you will disagree with me, but
>>my dad became addicted to pain pills that he was given for a hurt back.
>>Perhaps if the doctor had taken the time to see him before giving him
>>refill after refill, he wouldn't have become addicted thus putting me
>>and my family through emotional hell.
>>
>>At Tue, 13 Apr 2004, Candace wrote:
>>>
>>>Dear Endometriosis Sufferers,
>>>
>>>I had the worst day in my life today. I was put on ultram to relieve
>>>pain, but I was allergic to it. I made an appointment to see my pain
>>>management doctor who was out of town. I got my period. Called and
>>>told them I needed something to make the pain go away until I could be
>>>seen. Since my pain doc was out of town the other doc said to call my
>>>OBGYN. They "knew my history better." This other doc had never seen me
>>>before. I call my OBGYN office. Leave a message for the nurse. The
>>>nurse doesn't call back. I call back and speak to someone. Who says,
>>>"well the nurse said that you couldn't have anything called in because
>>>Dr. F (my doc) is out of town today until tomorrow." The nurse hadn't
>>>spoke to any other doctor before saying this. Nurse calls me. I tell
>>>her what's going on. She says, "well there's nothing we can do for you.
>>>if you need pain meds you're going to have to come in and be seen."
>>>
>>>This goes on for a little while. Me going back and forth with her about
>>>why. Well I ask her if they have my file. She said that she did it was
>>>right in front of her. I said well why can't the other doctor look it
>>>over and decide. She said well have you tried Ibuprofen? I said look my
>>>pain on a scale of 1-10 is a TWELVE at the moment. She said. well you
>>>can go to the ER for your pain and have them prescribe something. I
>>>said oh and I should spend over 300 dollars because you guys can't do
>>>YOUR job?
>>>
>>>Then I ask her how much it would cost me to get my medical records
>>>transferred, because they're a $hitty office who doesn't do $hit for
>>>their patients (yes those exact words i was very angry) She said Ok well
>>>i'll have another doctor look this over, and see what we can do for you.
>>>I said ok and hung up on her. No thank you or anything.
>>>
>>>Why is it when women have a chronic problem it is put on a backburner
>>>and not taken seriously? when these same women were diagnosed by that
>>>doctor and seen multiple times by that doctor? We pay them right? so
>>>they can give us a service. Why aren't we served properly? We need to
>>>stand up and fight against the moronic doctor and nurses of this world,
>>>because their ignorance is hurting US! Yet in the end, we still pay to
>>>be treated like crap hoping one day we can all be rid of this terrible
>>>disease!
>>>
>>>Sorry for the long rant.. SOmething i seriously needed to do.
>>>
>>>Hope you all feel well, and never have this happen TY!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Best of luck!
>>>
>>>Candace (lilly)
>>>
>--
>Best of luck!
>
>Candace (lilly)
>
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