Pills...........?

Question

The ER gave me Percocet for bain pain the other night and I have an appointment with my family doctor tomorrow and I would like the same medication as it has been the ONLY pill to work, and I have tried every over the counter pain killer and muscle relaxers and none of it has helped except the Percocet. Is there anyway I can demand the same pills from my dr since they were prescribed to me at the ER?

Meant to say back pain sorry

Answer 1

You can tell your doctor that you want those particular pills. You cannot make them give you anything and if you are too "demanding" about it, they may suspect you are a drug seeker and refuse to write for anything. Just tell them what you posted on here - you've tried countless other things and this was the first to work. Just be careful and stick to the recommended dosing - percocet has tylenol in it which can damage your liver if you take too much in one day.

Answer 2

Demanding is never very good regarding pain pills. I have to manage the pain of a former broken back and I agree, there is little out there that helps. Simply bring in the documentation the ER doc gave you and ask for the continued form of medication. Honestly, it will come down to whether your pain is acute or chronic.

Answer 3

You went from over the counter to percocet.....Your doctor if smart will give you something but not percocet. You have not tried any prescribed medications yet, just one. How you do know others wont help?

Try some other medications for the doctor first, ones that are not so harmful to you. For your own good the doctor may not give them to you......

Answer 4

I amsure that when you go to the doctor tomarrow he will look at the report from the ER. He will probaly want to exam you and ask you alot of questions. The doctor will either perscribe you the same medication or a similar medication but the doctor doesn't want you to get addicted on it or become reliable on the medication like your cup of coffee in the morning. The doctor is looking out for your best interest. The chances are again he/she will probaly perscribe you something similar to that or the same thing. I wish you very good recovery. THe doctor does want what is best for you.

Answer 5

If you have a good family doctor that knows you well he will understand if you tell him percos=cet is the only thing that has helped you so far. Then ASK him if he thinks it would be good for you to continue them. Ask, don't demand. Be sure he knows you were given them at the E.R.
I am sorry you are in pain. I have chronic pain and those who have been lucky enough to not know what it's like, I can only say I hope they never find out. It's not a walk in the park, is it? God bless.

Answer 6

There is a book that teaches about muscles, pain and referred pain anywhere in the body. The principle is that the muscles get knots called trigger points which make the muscles tight that then press on nerves. It teaches how to get them to release which gets rid of the pain.
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
I also use a chiropractor and massage therapist as needed.

Answer 7

It will be very hard to get more of the pills if you don't have a physical requirement for them. You say back pain, what caused the pain, is that all better, what are they doing for it long term?

Answer 8

Ask nicely and explain its the only drug to cut your pain. I have migraine and it seems to be no problem to get what I ask for. They are careful though with narcotics and you probably need ID to show the pharmacist and the perscriptions are in triplicate form for safety reasons. There are too many perscription addicts so the rules have changed on obtaining these.