Usually the date that they have on the rx bottles is the date that the meds expire, that does not mean that you can't get refills until that date.

It says 2 refills until mar 08. I worked in a pharmacy for a few months years ago and always check the rx.

The Rx really doesn't make much sense because its for 60 at "every 6 hrs as needed for pain". This comes to only 2 a day. We are only doing 1/2 because the dr didn't even want to give us this much and we are trying to prove that he's not abusing it. He wasn't going to renew it at all until I showed him how much was left from the original rx. I just get tired of fighting the system all the time.

It sounds like you need another doctor. I know that a lot of doctors are afraid to give out too many pain meds, but the situation that you're describing is ridiculous. The doctor I have is usually cautious when giving me oxycodone, but he will give it to me when I need it. Is it a specialist that you go to, or a GP?

You need to find a pain clinic. Regular dr's are afraid of pain medication. Explain to the Dr. on the scale of 1-10 his level and see if that gets through his thick skull and then ask for a referral to a pain specialist since he's not willing to work with ya'll.

I'd ask for pain management.

MOST MEDS ARE A 30 DAY SUPPLY, BUT YEAH I DONT KNOW HIS STORY BUT I'M 25 AND TAKE 4-6 VICODON PER DAY AND MY DR WRITES FOR 1-2 EVERY 4-6 HOURS...SO HE NEEDS A DIFF DR!

Hi ,, I would find another Dr or at least get a second opinion. chronic pain is not something we should live with . Its also not good for the body to be in pain .Blood pressure rises ,depression.along withother problems.I hope he can get the help he needs soon take care sincerely Faith&Hope

All of these folks are absolutely right. You need to look for a different doctor. My first doctor was exactly like this. When I asked for a refill on my pain meds after surgery he pretty much called me a druggie. I was so pissed I went back to my family doctor and she prescribed the meds. She knows me. She even called the other doctor and gave him an earful. Of course later I find out that the first doctor totally screwed by back up worse than it was to begin with. So, now I have an Ortho doc who is wonderful. He gets me. He has agreed with me to let my family doctor handle the meds. She gives me what I need, when I need it. She does not make me feel like a loser. I agree with everyone else: "move on to a new doc - Sister". Lora

I would talk with the doc and tell him he needs a better pain managment plan that what he has now is not working...whether they up the dose or change his prescription, something needs to be done...or ask to see a pain specialist if this doctor refuses. Tell him that you hubby is careful and that you feel he needs the relief and these aren't working.Doctors are careful they don't want people to become addicted to the pain meds. I understand that but lets face it chronic pain patients are more than likely going to be addicted to pain relief...not the pills persay the relief we need. I wish you luck..I had a heart to heart with my doc and it helped...now when I say I am in pain he listens...he knows I am not messing around and I need help.
best wishes you and your hubby
Morgaine

one thing i'd like to say is this....i believe that people who are in true pain, do not get addicted to drugs. when you take pain meds due to severe pain, you don't get a "high", you get relief. This is how i've been. I agree with the other.....find a new doc.

i would try to find a dr that actually listens and cares about the health and quality of life of you and Dan! they are out there.

1/2 a hydrocodone does nothing. I can't believe a DR would prescribe that. That isn't even a normal dosage. Are you sure you cannot talk them into given him a schedule to take it, like every 8 hours? Maybe you need to switch DRs to someone who is more compassionate to your husbands needs. I feel so sorry for the poor guy.

I am so sorry to hear this. I have never heard of a doc prescribing a half. What was he thinking? I agree. Second opinion with a pain managment doctor!

Just an update:

We asked the dr for a referral to a pain clinic and he quickly set up an appointment for us which led to an MRI which led to neck surgery. All this happened in about 2 weeks time because our dr knew that our insurance was running out. The MRI showed that the bone spurs in the neck and lower back were blocking the spinal fluid. In 3 months he will be having the lower back surgery. I really am thankful that your advice led us to talk to our dr and get this done.

He's still in pain, but there is some hope that the pain will become less.

Your welcome. I hope that I was able to help. Good luck. Persistance. Keep believing in what you believe in.