Chronic Pain Support Group

THANKS you are a gem!

They are your medical records do what you want. I will warn you that it is illegal (at least in some states) to obtain prescription pain medication from more than one doctor within a 30 day period (its called Doctor Shopping). Beware of this, you need to be honest with a doctor and they should treat you fairly. If that one piece was to get removed...how would they know? How could they "prove" that your file was accurrately copied and contained that info when they gave it to you...Just a thought...

This doctor didn't even read my medical records except for my MRI and other tests I had done. He knows what jerks alot of doctors can be. He is the head of the pain management foundation. He also knows all about the clinic too.

BTW Thank you for trying to help MoandLo. I am interested in what you said about getting the same script within 30 days. Have you gotten in touble for this? I think I might have done this but I didn't know it was illlegal! Does the DEA just show up at your door?

I am new to this forum and to Southern california. I would love to know where to find a good doctor in CA. I have chronic lower back and neck pain, accompnaied by cluster headaches and i have simply lost the energy to seek yet another doctor who won't help.

Register with the pain relief network (google it) and ask them for a list of pain doctors in your area.

Hi Kitties2,
My advice would be: The only way to be heard by these doctors is to tell them ONLY what is applicable to your health. You having a miscommunication with another provider is NOT helpful for him in determaining your treatment plan. It seems to me that this would only create a bad first impression and should have nothing to do with the reason you are there. All that garbage in your medical record is just "clinic drama" and should be kept between you and that particular clinic.

Furthermore, unless you were forging prescriptions, stealing from the clinic, ect ect, the new PM doctor would more then likely NOT be interested in that portion of your medical record. At least a good doctor wouldn't hold that against you. He or she should only be interested in your diagnosis, alternative treatments you've tried and what was, is or could possibly work for you medication wise.

Just walk in there with a fresh attitude positive thought and let the doctor make suggestions on a treatment plan. If you don't agree with the treatment plan then voice your opinion and let him or her know what does work for you.

I agree with gapch65 in saying don't ask for the meds. Tell him/her whats been working for you, why it's worked, how its improved your function and let him/her think about that. The only thing you need to say to this doctor is your symptoms, your level of pain on a day to day basis, and what your currenly doing to treat yur pain. Leave it at that. Don't bad mouth any of the previous doctors or clinics try to say positive things whether its a lie or not. This will show this doc your capable of keeping a good standing relationship with other providers.

Be patient and calm you will get what you need eventually. I hope this help you. Keep us updated on the appointment. Best regards