Shlay...I do feel for you. You are in the right place, so many of us face the same obstacles you do. It is the bad apples out there that give us such a hard time.

I have a hard time just moving some days, especially lately. Have you thought of trying to soak in an warm epsom salts bath? Sometimes that helps and it is soothing.

I hope you get the help and meds you need.

hurtn

Hi sorry to hear about all your pain, it seems that more and more people on here are having a hard time finding a doctor to help them especially with pain meds alot of them just dont want to RX them anymore there is such a crack down on doctors they are scared i think.
What is your pain from? car accident
I am surprised he will prescribe loratabs and not percs, percs a little bit stronger but they are both opiates.
Dont you hate when doctors belittle use, they think just because we arent crying and have 2 broken legs we are not in pain
KEEP STRONG

I have almost no cartilage in my left knee and a rotated spine AND arthritis.

I had knee surgery but it just isn't healing. It took me almost a year, after moving back to NY, to get medicaid and in the time my knee just got worse.

:(

I am sorry that you are in such pain. Can you try to find a Doctor somewhere close to you even if is not in the same town? I used to have to drive 2 hours to go see my pain management Doctor, and I did it because he was good, and he knew how to treat me. Sometimes we just have to do whatever it takes to get to the Doc's that we need, is unfair, but is part of living with pain and having to deal with the current situation that Doctor's that manage pain are in. Take care,

Welcome Shlay. so sorry about dealing with crappy docs and all. We all have been there at one time or another. I know there are some websites in other posts that are good to find drs. so you might check those out too. Also if anyone is in your city or near they might have suggestions for you too. Hang in there and know you have support here.

Welcome! You will find a lot of caring people here who will offer you the support we all need. I am sorry that you have been treated so disrespectfully, "curled up on my table crying". Are we playing god here or what? Anyway, you have found us and we are here to help..take care.

Welcome to DS!

Yes, it is hard to find pain docs who accept Medicaid and other docs generally do not Rx pain meds. I completely agree with Tipper that you may need to drive. Wherever the good ones are, you must go!

I see that you are only 21. What are you doing as far as school and / or work? Upgrading your insurance to a group plan would increase your options. I wish it wasn't this way, but we don't live in a country with nationalized guaranteed health insurance, unfortunately.

In addition to pain meds, I have been greatly helped by yoga, massage, and other modalities.

I look forward to getting to know you!

Welcome to our group. *hugs* I'm sorry that your going through so much pain. You have come to the right place as we can all actually really understand when someone says they are 'in pain'. Are you close to any city? Usually you can find a pain management doctor that will take your medicaid. Ask your doctor for the names of doctors that will actually help you. No one should have to live in constant chronic pain,ever. Try the warm bath and salts, it does help for a bit.

I know how it feels to be sick and tired of being in pain. It really does get old quick. Please keep us up to date on your search for a new doctor and reasonable pain meds.

*gentle hugs*
Rob

Thank you all for your kindness! I finally found a doctor not too far away. *hugs all*

hi.i'm not on here all that much.....but welcome....i hear ya on the pain....sucks...ALOT..but you have come to a good place.PEACE