I have osgoodslotters in my left knee...?

Question

The only medication that helps is oxycontin 40mg. The doc sometimes gives them to me but not all the time. I do not abuse the meds, I take as needed. If that is the only thing that helps why does the doc not want to write the script? There is no surgery that can help the knee he states. If there is no other options, isnt there anyway to get the meds I need easier?

Answer 1

unfortunately this is the medical game. They know you're not abusing the drugs because of how often you ask for them. They are paranoid about writing narcotic prescriptions because of the FDA watching narcotic prescriptions. You basically are going to have to be insistent and persistent to get what you need from your doctor. I have had to do the same thing and basically I wear them down until they give me what I need. I have never abused the drugs and they know that. It's just something you have to do. I certainly wish doctors would understand severe chronic pain and not treat sufferers like drug addicts.

Answer 2

FYI - correct spelling is Osgood Schlatter Disease. You need to correct the cause of the problem instead of relying on medications - especially in the long-term. Those kind of meds are meant for short-term use. They have a lot of side effects which can be very hard on a person and can cause a lot of other problems. Have you had x-rays of your knees? This problem is most often caused by too much tension going from the tendon where it attaches to the bone. This increased stress leads the body to build up bone in the area and in certain individuals this can cause soreness/pain. If you work on your body mechanics and make some changes that should help greatly with your symptoms and in the long-term will be much better for your than relying on narcotic medication. Ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist the next time you see him. If you have been unwilling to try other treatments that may be why he is not refilling your medication and that is why he is hesitant to give you a refill.