At different times I have suffered severe pain from gall bladder attack, passing bladder stones, shingles, sciatica & others but was never offered anything for pain until I sought out specialists.
I know many others have suffered thses & worse condidtions & their doctors did not want toprescribe adequate pain medications. WHY???
2006-11-23 01:11:38 · 12 answers · asked by hungryhart 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
drgoodhi - bad answer. People in pain rarely become addicted to properly prescribed pain medication per the AMA & many other respected medical associations. Back to school for you.
2006-11-23 01:19:31 · update #1
Been there Bad M & Bonsal.
2006-11-23 01:43:18 · update #2
Ms. Ladeshug - I have discussed my pain management beliefs with my primary doc after the gall bladder fiasco (a different doc). My doc does seem conservative in pain treatment also. I guess they have to be these days but it doesn't help those in pain. When I had shingles this spring, it was like he couldn't understand that the least little sensation in the affected area caused me extreme pain. I guess he's never experianced it. Wind blowing on the area would bring me to tears. Nothing for the pain - just an anti-histamine for the itching sensation. Either I need to get better at convincing my doctor that I am in pain or find a doctor who isn't a coward. Doctors make me feel like a criminal just for bringing up pain or pain management. I have never abused drugs & don't even like taking any type of drug - but if you are in so much pain you can't sleep or concentrate, you want help!
2006-11-23 02:18:11 · update #3
I think many doctors are afraid of patients becoming dependent or diverting the drugs (selling them instead of taking them). Unfortunately, a few bad apples cause many to suffer.
We also have the problem of the DEA looking over our shoulders. Doctors don't want to lose their license or go to jail for over-prescribing.
I give my patients as much narcotic as I can without causing them to stop breathing (I'm an anesthesiologist).
In the very little experience I've had with chronic pain patients, I've seen a lot of dodgy behavior relating to pain meds ("The dog ate my prescription", "My pills were stolen - again", etc. etc.) It makes you very suspicious of everyone.
In my regular practice, I also see patients who want 2 months of post-op pain medicine for a procedure that shouldn't require more than a day of Motrin.
If more people were honest, you wouldn't have the problems that you did.
2006-11-23 01:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Regardless of all the reasons why doctors in the USA under-medicate their patients in pain, in order to get relief from pain try one of the websites that offer pain meds. Just type in your question and you'll see thousands offering legal and illegal meds. Some still require medical records/exams by US doctors to be sent to them and others are less restrictive. Since I personally have not ordered from any of these sites, I can't tell you if you'll actually receive meds this way or not. Maybe someone else has had experiences with this. Hope you get relief soon.
2006-11-23 05:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by dog 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hedy - sorry but you are incorrect. My conditions plus the conditions of the other people I am familiar with have conditions that are medically proved & known causes of pain. Such as the ultra-sound that PROVED a had several medum sized gall stones. I was in so much pain I prayed to God to either end my pain or my life. I couldn't even get out of bed to call an ambulance for hours.
Yes there are people that are drug-seekers. Do they have any symptoms of a pain inducing condition? Don't you think a doctor should be trained to tell the difference?
I just hope you never experience any truly debiltating painful condition!
2006-11-23 01:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by bonsaibob999 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You ask a very good question....I think many doctors are afraid to give too many medications to patients and yet there are some that hand them out freely...The best way to handle the situation is to develop a good relationship with your primary physician and explain your feelings about pain management with illness or injury. If you develop trust with one another then is will be much easier to get them to listen when you need something. Lastly, if you are in pain or need anything from your doctor, you must take responsibility to make sure you get it....don't leave anything to chance. Good luck and good question!
2006-11-23 01:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was involved in a bad bicycling accident & chipped my hip bone & broke my collar bone. I was given Motrin. Do you really think that was enough? NO!!!
I hate doctors & no longer trust anyone in the medical business! They are quick to prescribe any & all of the latest overpriced & over-advertised medications but when it comes to pain medication - forget it! They would rather have the patient suffer!!!! I think it is at least partially the DEA's fault & partially all the drug abusers. So those truly in pain are screwed!
2006-11-23 01:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bad M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personnally can't answer for ALL Dr.'s, however I can answer for the one that I work for. 1) there are many risks to the physicians for prescribing pain medications to any and everybody! 2) The practice of pain management is sort of the new baby to the family of medicine! Therefore the Doc's who do work in this area have to be very careful b/c the government and the Medical Boards do watch them closely b/c they deal with LEGAL narcotics.
I am fully aware that you may be in pain but it appears that your Doc is not aware. Have you explained to your physician that you are in this amount of pain? B/c if he/she is not aware, then therein may lie the problem-COMMUNICATION!! But he/she has to protect themselves from abusers also, so you may want to keep that in mind. Sad, but true. I work in the field and see it everyday and have heard any and every excuse to get meds. as many of the physicians.
So if you are truly having pain from all of these diagnosis, then seek a Specialist In Pain Management and check with your insurance to make sure that they cover such a specialist and make sure that the physician you pick is in network for you, b/c you could be left with some bills that you particularly can't afford to pay, including the medications that you may be prescribed by the physician. Also check out the Dr. to make sure he is credible and licensed to practice in that particular field.
Good Luck with your search and I hope that I have somewhat helped you become a bit wiser about Pain managaement!
2006-11-23 01:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. Ladeshug 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are all paranoid about encouraging addiction, because there are many addicts who go from one doctor to another, complaining of pain and asking for pain killers. And doctors get into serious trouble if they help them.
How much better for everyone, addict or not, if they were legal and therefore there would be no reason for paranoia. Then medical conditions would be treated by doctors, not prison guards!
2006-11-23 01:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There is a bias against using pain killers. Partly because some of the most effective are additive. But mainly just a bias.
I know of a doctor who was hauled before the board because he aggresively treated pain. This puts quite a damper on other doctors and effects the way they treat it.
2006-11-23 01:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Pharmacies have to report to the DEA what DR. is prescribing what controlled substance. If the DR. has too many scripts out, he can be investigated. This is my opinion. This is true for all controlls, from vicodin to valium to morphine. The DEA frowns on too many scripts.
For shingles, there is a patch called Lidoderm. It's lidocaine in a patch and supposedly helps a lot. It is not a narcotic. Perhaps this would help.
(I think your situation is sad)
2006-11-23 04:04:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know it is not a solution but I do know people in Great Britain who have turned to the street to buy pain medications.
2006-11-23 02:24:22 · answer #10 · answered by britinSaxony 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋