Why can't I get strong pain meds without seeing a doctor?

Question

I get kidney stones regularly and I know the drill, just drink lots of water and take strong pain meds. Only Oxycodeine, Demeral or morphene work. But I need to get a prescription to get those. I hear that people get addicted from pain meds. Why? That makes no sense. But that is another issue. There should be an easy and cheap way for people to take care of their medical problems.

On Sunday I had a kidney stone causing problems. I started out taking 3 Acetaminophen with Codeine, then another and then another with still no help. Then I took one oxycodone/ASA and that worked in 20 minutes and I was fine for the rest of the day. But I only have one tablet of that left so I have to save it for when the pain is really bad again.

When I had gall stones, the only thing that would touch the pain was morphine or demerol.

Answer 1

Probably because the three that you are specifically asking about are 3 with the highest rates of addiction, and most commonly requested by drug seekers. All are a little extreme for most kidney stone cases as well, typical narcotic regimine consists of codiene, hydrocodone, or oxycodone, these usualy being combined with acteaminophine.

Morphine and Demerol do not work well orally as the majority of the drug is wasted, which is why they are typically given IV and therefore staples for use in hospitals.

If the stones are a regular problem then you should hopefully have a regular physician with whom you are in contact and is familiar with your situation. Talk to them. If your pain is severe enough that only morphine or demerol will help it then you need a different treatment regimine.

But be fore-warned if you go to the doctor and tell them that those are the only drugs that work for you they will be wary because it is classic drug-seeking behavior.

Good luck

Answer 2

Medications become prescription because the FDA feels that it is not safe for the public to use without the supervision of a physician. Strong pain medications are addictive and can be dangerous. The medications you described are called narcotics.

Because of the pathways narcotics stimulate in the brain and the subsequent high, they are habit forming. In addition to causing a high, prolonged use can cause a person to stop getting pain relief from the medications. It is necessary to use these medications sparingly.

Narcotics cause respiratory depression (shallow breathing), especially at high doses. This can be dangerous because if too much is taken, someone can stop breathing. They also interact with some other medications and alcohol.

Although I understand it is frustrating to have to go to the doctor even though you feel you already know what you need, these medications can be very dangerous if not used properly. For the amount of pain medications you should get for this condition and the relatively short period of time you will be on it, there should be some fairly reasonably priced pain management options for you. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist if price is an issue.

Answer 3

So you know the drill....no two kidney stones are the same, and one that is larger might not pass without intervention. Then you could suffer internal bleeding, loss of kidney function, peritonitis and yes death. Simply because you have passed a stone before doesn't mean you will always be able to. THAT is why you need to consult a doctor each and every time, you have no way of knowing how severe the stone is until the proper tests are run.
As for pain medication, narcotics are very powerfully addictive, physically addictive, which means your body becomes dependant on them to function. When that happens withdrawal can mean hospitalization to keep you alive while the drug dissipates, it is a very hard thing to go thru, and people have died from withdrawal. Trust me, you really don't want to go there. Those drugs are meant to be taken for a short duration under a doctor's supervision, that is why they are only gotten by prescription.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It's the times we live in. Your doctor knows your history, knows why you need them. But in this sue happy society they wont just prescribe you something unless you go see them so they can determine your condition.. It is complete bullshit but they need to cover their butts. I wouldn't get my hopes up for any cheap easy way to get them. These companies don't want that to happen, they are getting hugely rich off the way things are currently ,why would they want that to change.

Answer 6

You cant get them without a prescription because there are too many people out there that would abuse them and overdose. You are a classic example.........you took FAR to many Tylenol with codiene at once. That many at once is toxic for your liver. READ DIRECTIONS!

Answer 7

Those are narcotic pain meds. Have you tried calling the doc when you know you're having anouther bout?

Plus the docs have to be willing to submit all records and documents to the DEA.

Answer 8

Jeez, you get kidney stones regularly? Sorry to hear that. Do you eat a lot of pasta. I read somewhere to much pasta can cause that.

Answer 9

You can go online. But you need to list the doctor you see, etc.

Answer 10

You can't get them without a prescription because a lot of people are addicted to them. its a horrible addiction too. Most painkiller usage leads to heroin use.