Please Read... I am in Dire Need of a Good/Decent Pain Dr in Gainesville, Florida (As Soon As Possible).....
I am in so much pain + anxiety, I don't know where to begin nor how to explain in a way so this all makes sense! Bu to keep it as brief & concise as possible..here it goes:
In my profile, I've detailed my journey of Chronic Pain to best of my ability. OK, first let me say this, I've been suffering with Chronic Pain for 18 years, and, have been a Pristine Patient. I've been seeing a Dr in Spring Hill, FL for over a year (Dr.of Internal Medicine), who has been prescribing my normal course of Meds; 100mcg fentanyl patch ((1 patch every 48 hrs)), Loratab 10/500 (4 tabs daily), Soma (3/day), Xanax 1mg tabs (3/day). I relocated to North Central Florida a couple months ago, but was willing to make the 6 hour round trip to continue seeing him for awhile longer until I was settled into my new place. Yes, the trip totaled me even tho I wasn't the one driving. He has always been hassle free & empathic.
However "Major Problem" took place my last visit being February 2, 2011... while at the Pharmacy getting my meds filled, I was alerted my Fentanyl Patches required a Prior Authorization. I am on Medicare. And Medicare switched me to another Insurance Co without my knowledge. Pharmacy said no big deal, they would fax the Dr the Prior Auth & it would take a couple days. Here, the problems began! It took the 'clerk' @ Drs Office up front several days to get the Dr to even look at the paperwork which NEEDED to be faxed to RX America (ins co) and the Dr neglected to fill out needed info, all he did wad sign & intial the form. I called the insur co, pharmacy, drs offices several times daily for 8 days. The Prior Auth was denied... the Drs clerk has been very rude, Dr will NOT get on phone with me (i've even called his after hours # several times-no response). Fortunately, I had a few extra Patches on hand, from months when my appts were scheduled a few days early due to holidays, vacations, etc. I have stretched those extra's beyond their means..... Come this Thursday; February 24th, I am out of that medication!!!!! March 2nd I am out of all my medications. I have already experienced the very early stages of Fentanyl Withdrawl after merely 4 hours of not having a patch on my body (i.e. after showering, falling asleep & not placing one on asap)...This is NOT a medication one can simply discontinue abruptly, esp having Cardio-Pulmonary issues.
Well, after digging up some info on this compassionate doctor on the web, I have learned; he is still under a 5 yr probation period for Sanctions against him: such as, Dispensing Narcotics of a Schedule out of his realm of practice (several sanctions on that), failing to refer patients to Pain Mgmt, failing to release patient records and OMG, worst yet...performing a Surgical Procedure which directly resulted in the 'Death' of a patient!!! No wonder he is refusing to cooperate with my insurance on the Prior Authorization (a very simple form to fill out). Oh yes, I am going to report him to every agency there is but I must resolve my 'lack of medication' issues first & quickly!
I am in sheer desparation at this point! I am in pain, frightened, the panic/anxiety is taking over my entire body/mind/spirit PLEASE, I need a Good Doctor to adequately manage my Chronic Pain in the Gainesville, Florida area...I am not a candidate for surgery nor any invasive procedures. (no Shots, etc). I need Medical Pain Mgmt & fast. Please, anyone who knows of a Pain Doc in Gainesville, please PM me with info. Right now I'm in tears...seems to be the norm here lately since this nightmare began a few weeks back :(
Thank You So Much In Advance For Any/All Help.
Brightest Blessings,
Keya