Should I talk to a lawyer?

Question

I have been taking 100 mcq/hr of fentanyl patch changed every 48 hrs, for genetic pancreatitis, for over 2 years now. When I was first prescribed this medicine it was for 72 hrs. From the beginning it never worked the full 72 hrs. As time went on, I started to have very bad withdrawls. I have terrible anxiety, cold sweats, sleeplessness, yawing, panic attacks, high blood pressure, just to drop. You name it, I go threw it. I even black out, and throw myself around. So I'm told. There is nothing written on the patient or doctor information about this. In fact it says that if I stop taking it, I may experience withdrawls that is it. Nothing about, it may only last 48 hrs for some, and others 72. My doctor tried tamodal, codeine, morphine, then fentanyl. All in about 4 months. Not sure why he went so high. Told him the morphine made my stomach upset, so he put me on fentanyl. He never explained anything, just that it might be a little hard to get off this drug. Any advice? Thanks

Just to let you know. I have been seeing 3 different doctors. All 3 are Gastroenterologist. I want to know if I should sue the Doctor who put me on this drug, who never told me about the prescription in detail, or the company who make this drug. Sandoz is the company. The say it's supposed to last 72, but it only lasts 48 hrs. I've tried to talk to my doctor about getting me off of it. They tried weening me off, but I go threw immediate withdrawls. I asked them for some type of pill, but they won't give me any. I thought it might be easier to take a pill, because I can take less and less of them. With the patch, it's a constant thing. I'm stuck. If I sue my doctor, will he still help me? Will they treat me different? My life is controlled by this drug. It makes or breaks the day. I've been on other meds, and gotten off of them by myself. This is the worst thing I've ever experienced. If anyone has advice, I'd love to hear it. Thanks in advance for the answers.

Answer 1

First thing I'll let you know I am very aware of what pancreatitis is and can do to a person. I have never heard of anyone, and I know several people with this problem and some died, using a patch like you are saying. What kind of Doctor are you going to? You need to see a Doctor who specialize in pancreatitis and now, and for sure if you are bad. What you eat will effect you as you need a low fat diet. If you are bad enough to need medicine, you should be taking Viokase or like medicine and they have no side effects.
As far as seeing a lawyer I can't say for sure but don't believe you will have a case, but you could see one just to be sure.

Answer 2

You don't want an legal professional. I consider the primary publish. Contact their coverage organization and talk along with your adjuster. The adjuster will provide an explanation for the approach to you. You might have to signal a clinical unencumber so the adjuster can comfortable your entire clinical files adding the earlier. The adjuster will ask you approximately your pre-present situation. If you're lacking time from paintings, allow the adjuster understand. In a few circumstances, in which the claimant has an instantaneous courting with the adjuster(no legal professional worried in any other case referred to as professional se), the adjuster is also inclined to pay in your misplaced wages on a weekly groundwork as a substitute of on the finish of the declare. If you are living in a No-Fault state, you could have PIP insurance policy. This insurance policy can pay in your clinical bills and a percent of your misplaced wages. You MUST use your possess PIP when you have it. Your insurer will then subrogate in opposition to the opposite social gathering's coverage to recuperate what's paid out. I have treated countless direct deal claimants. Some receive the present, a few have unrealistic expectancies from the get move, after which maintain recommend. You constantly have the choice to rent an legal professional at any time throughout the claims approach. However, why now not wait till your medication is accomplished and the adjuster makes you an present. FYI - the adjuster can have a payment variety. The first present isn't always the final present. You can negotiate for extra. One last notice, simply be purpose you had been injured does now not imply that you're entitled to any repayment. The threshold requisites fluctuate from state to state. In a few states, they're verbal, others are fiscal, and others you need to preserve a major harm. Whiplash might now not be regarded severe.

Answer 3

No, I think first you should speak with your doctor. It is a patients right and responsibility to effectively communicate symptoms and concerns. Perhaps you did not assert yourself when speaking to your doctor. If your usual doctor does not give you the info you need try a second opinion. I would explore all avenues for relief before consulting a lawyer. Besides how will you know if it is this medication or the doctor prescribing it unless you do a little research first. Good luck, I hope you find some relief from your pain.

Answer 4

First of all, you should get a second opinion. It's worth the time, effort and money to go to the Cleveland Clinic of Mayo Clinic and have an expert help you with your condition. You will need that second opinion before you consult with a lawyer. It could be a bad doctor issue or a medication issue. Based on what you posted, one cannot tell either way.

Answer 5

When you had this prescription filled did you ask the pharmacists the side effects? I always call my Step Father (he's a pharmacist) before I take a new medication that has been prescribed to me. Have you talked to your doctor on how you are feeling with this medication? You can talk to a lawyer, it wouldn't hurt. Good Luck! Hope you feel better!

Answer 6

i don't know anything about this drug but my advice would be to try and ween myself off of this medicine would be to take the patch off then when you start having withdraws then put it on for so long then just repeat over and over making it longer and longer between until your off the medicine . the pharmacy gives you a form that tells you all about the medicine you take and that covers there *** about legal issues

Answer 7

See another doctor and get a second opinion first. This may influence your decision to hire a lawyer and if you have grounds to sue.

Answer 8

This is one of those rare occassions where I'd say you do not need a lawyer.

What you need is another doctor.