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So, I go see my pain management doctor yesterday. I tell him that the tramadol and the vicodin are NOT working anymore. He tells me that he's sure if I get off the tramadol then I will notice that it was working. I just looked at him. I didnt really know how to respond to that. Then he asks me if Im exercising. I say well I do what I can. But if you mean aerobics then no Im not. He says he's sure that it will help. Again I just look at him. Then he tells me that he doesnt think he'll have to see me for two months because it looks like we've gotten it under control..Where the hell was he when I told him that my meds arent working???? Is this a sure sign that he doesnt really give two craps what I have to say? I didnt really say much because at that point I realized that he's not interested in what the hell I have to say.
My rheumy seemed alot more understanding but she doesnt want to do the pain thing with me if Im seeing him still. If I get a new doc wont this follow me and make me look like Im drug seeking? Well, hell, I am seeking a drug that works for cryin out loud!
Argggghhhhh!!!!!!!
My rheumy seemed alot more understanding but she doesnt want to do the pain thing with me if Im seeing him still. If I get a new doc wont this follow me and make me look like Im drug seeking? Well, hell, I am seeking a drug that works for cryin out loud!
Argggghhhhh!!!!!!!
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It is so sad to see so many doctors shying away from helping us. The Justice Departments witch hunt of doctors and patients has to end sooner or later. I hope we all can survive till then.
It is a shame we have to live in fear each moth of what our doctors are going to do next.
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Just a thought: Maybe your doc wasn't being specific enough about tramadol. My doc has me take two week holidays from tramadol roughly every 6 months to a year. I wean myself off very carefully and then wait, and start again. It really makes a difference in how well it works. Since I know he wants me to do that, I can choose when. I usually wait until I'm feeling pretty good, the weather is cooperating and then I wean myself off very slowly. I think the fact that I do that helps keep me from looking like I am drug seeking.
Sometimes doctors don't have good communication skills. But he really should have listened to you. After all, you are the expert when it comes to your body.
One of the ways I deal with the drug seeking problem is to have one of the doctors I have do all the prescribing. I haven't ever been questioned about it. I also only consult with a pain specialist once a year instead of being a regular patient.
But none of that helps you right now. I know you are in pain and wish I could do something more tangible than a note on a forum.
When we changed insurance this year, it took me 6 months to finally try & find an MD. Why? Because of the fear that I won't be taken seriously. When I made my appt. with this new PA, my first question was "Does he know about fibro and/or does he believe in fibro". He did so I went.
I think the definition of drug seekers are people who are seeing Doctors A, B, & C. They are getting pain med scripts from each of these docs & go to different pharmacies to fill them. And of course, each doc has no knowledge of the other.
This is the hardest part for you...finding that doc that will hopefully have some empathy for you & will prescribe what you need & also back you up.
Don't give up...I know it's hard. God Bless you in your search.
Warm Hugs~~~
That may be where the pain doc was coming from when he said that to you. Might not have been delivered in the right tone, but it might be a possible explanation of intent.
Rant away tho sweetie because even if he is correct he isnt listening to you.
Love & Peace
Raven
Some days it is just too overwhelming to realize what we all have to do to hopefully feel a wee bit "normal"...
My sense of humor has become more warped I do believe.
Rant all you want about it, we all understand.
Hugs and prayers
Tam