I NEED HELP I AM IN SO MUCH PAIN!!

[ariellevazzana]

I suffer from Chronic Fibromyalgia along with herniated disks in my back and a torn maniscus in my knee.  I recently moved from a small town in Colorado where I had no problem getting my medications which are all controlled substances that allow me to actually get up and work everyday.  Recently in my town that I have recently moved to in NY there have been many people abusing and distributing these drugs so it has made it difficult for me to find a doctor that doesnt give me the third degree and actually writes the medication I need.  I moved because there was a fire in my house where all of my medical documents were therefore destroyed and I had lost all of them except proof of the medication I was getting which is the information they give you at the pharmacy, I'm just looking for a male doctor (I have enough anxiety going to the doctor i feel more comfortable with a then a female for some reason) in my area which is anywhere on Long Island in New York that makes visits comfortable and is friendly.  If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it as I am able to write this because I cant even make it to work because of my level of pain.  Thank you to anyone that can help

[ohanamama]

I too have severe Fibro pain, along with several other pain issues.  I take 160 mg. Oxycotin daily, and have for nearly 10 years now.  2 1/2 years ago, I moved from bustling San Diego to remote Kealakekua Hawaii.  Finding a doctor willing to write a narcotic script - for 80 mg./BID, no less, was a real challenge!  After several months, I did find someone.  Fortunately, I had a three month supply on hand when I started my search.  In my case, an old pill bottle was enough "history", along with a full patient history at the first appt, to get a refill.  In the beginning, I was required to do regular pee tests at each appointments, which were almost uncomfortable in the beginning - with many tough questions.  But all of that is behind us now, and I know my doctor fully supports my need for pain relief.  To make a long story short, it was little more than my current bottle of medication, and not piles of paper, that lead my doctor to believe my need for a serious narcotic prescription.

[Mollyrae]

Hello and welcome to the Pain Forum.

In reading your story, I'm wondering why you wouldn't get your medical records from the clinic that was treating you? Getting these records will make it easier for you to get the proper treatment in a new city.

Yes, illegal drug use is rampid and meds that we so desperatly need are hard to come by when the Doctor doesn't know you.

Jolly had a good idea by telling you to google a pain management clinic in your area. Make sure to get your medical records from the clinic. I'm sure that you will find the help you need. Take care and good luck,
Mollyrae

[jollyman069]

i am so sorry you are going through this... you need to find a pain mangemnet dr. that understands the pain your in and can prescribe the right meds for you you can look on the net google for it or even try the phone bbook for a pain mangemnet dr or clinic..maybe someone in your area will see the post and be able to help good luck  wish i could have been more help