help i need pain management

[sharalyn]

I am a 47 year old female, i was injured on 08/16/2007 at work. I have been seen by three different doctors,I was put on 3600 mlg of gababentine, and altram.none helped. all the doctors said that i need pain management. I have T-12 and L -1 slipped disc along with 5 compressed disc. Shocks, leg, foot pain, bladder problems, trouble walking, falling, not sleeping, have not been able to seat back in a chair for over a year, and can not sit or stand for any amount of time either.
I waited 7 monthes to get into pain management workers comp would not comply to the request. So I hired a lawyer, one month later i was sent to pain management, had one epiadual injection in my spine, had a appointment 2 weeks later for another injection. I received little to no benifit from the first one. My problem is that during the wait to be seen by a pain management doctor i smoked some pot, only so i could be comfortable to go to sleep, and to releive my mucles spams. I was tested positive for thc, i was dismissed from pain management, and now no one will see me. I have been with out meds since june. Have not smoked weed since may. I need help, workers comp has sent every doctor a report that i failed a drug screen. No one will see me. I am so depressed, in chronic pain, I can hardly walk, I am a terrible mother to my child, and terrible wife to my husband. I do not sleep and hardly eat. I feel help less. I never would have started smoking if workers comp had compled to the request back in november. I was clean when i was  injured. Can you help me find a doctor, I live in Otto, NC, at the time i was hurt i lived in clarksville, GA

[worried878]

if u were addicted to ur meds..which u did not mention so i guess u ewere not...but even physical addiction can bring depression on and fatigue after detox..it is normal and the worst is gone by 3 months... there are lost of supplements to take that can help...dperession i think can also be part of life fore the chronic pain patient

[Michael009]

At Target, I am signed up for the Automatic Refill Program for Tramadol, something I take for my back. I've been told that my prescription is to get refilled six days before I run out. A few months ago, my doctor gave me one prescription with 2 refills. The pharmacy filled my bottle six days ahead of time (the first time) -- then after that, filled the last two in 30 day increments, so it is always filled six days before I run out.

On September 10th, the pharmacy called my doctor and got a new prescription approved -- this time with no refills.

Does the previous prescription affect this new one, meaning will the pharmacy always be counting off the original? Or does a new prescription mean a new timeline, being set up for six days early?

Thanks!!

Sorry if this is confusing as hell.

[Tuckamore]

Yes, Mollyrae is right. I'm sorry I didn't suggest it. There are free clinics. Additionally there is state insurance in most states. I would look into these. Families with children can usually obtain insurance through the state that includes their mother.

We are all here to chat with in the meantime. You are grieving for you old life. We all go through that. I played on 3 softball leagues, was learning piano, working 2 jobs and raising 2 children when a MVA took my old life away. It was an adjustment. I still have days that I grieve for that old life...and that was 20 years ago.

Try not to sit and dwell on what you have lost, go out and find some assistance with your medical costs. And I know it's easy to for me to say but I encourage you to try. Mingle with your friends and talk. Your life is not over, it will get better. You made a mistake and you've learned the hard way that is was a mistake. A physician somewhere till finally listen to you. I would see a younger physician or a "child of the 60's" when almost everyone smoked a joint at one time or another, and plead your case to them.

Good luck and keep talking, it will help. Tuck

[Mollyrae]

That's ok. I don't mind the misspelling lol. Have you thought about getting help for the depression. There are county agencies that can help when you have no insurance. Sometimes it takes a while to get into these clinics but in the long run it is worth it. Depresion and pain go together. I too have depression. I urge you to get some counseling, it will help....and you will have a better outlook when it comes to family.

Mollyrae

[sharalyn]

I am so sorry about the misspelling of you name in the above message

[sharalyn]

I have stayed away from pot since may, ran out of my meds in june. Now i just use over the counter meds, ice and heat. None are helping, my depression has grown worse along with my smptoms. I have no dought that my system is clean

[Mollyrae]

Hi. Welcome to med help. I have read both posts and I really agree with Tuckamore. Like she has stated, pot is illegal and most Drs. or professionals do not take it lightly. Your records are red flagged which is going to make it very hard to receive the proper treatment you need. I have no doubt that you are in conciderable pain and need a pain support system. Like Tuck, it too sounded to me like you had or were going through withdrawl?. Have you also taken a narcotic and have been cut from that too? If so there is a great forum at MH called "Substance Abuse" and there are many nice and  knowlagable ppl there who know alot about withdrawls. I too have had the back pain that you describe and I know how painful it is and how you are suffering. I too recommend that you keep hunting for a Dr. and explain all to him/her. Til then, I would try and stay away from the pot so if you are seen and they do test, you are clean. I have read that pot takes 30 days to clear your system. Take care......Mollyrae

[sharalyn]

I have tried to talk to some body, any body but have had no luck. I do not have personal insurance, and workers comp will not speek to me. There is no nurse case manager.  I no my children are innocents. I feel horrible. I just get so stressed out over the least tiny little thing. My pain has caused me to be a different person. I do not know myself anymore when I look in the mirror. I am a complete turn around than what I used to be like. Out going, active, giving, peaceful, I loved being around my children all children, showing love and support to all. Being crafty, cooking, going to the park, hiking, rafting. ect.ect.ect....
Now I just have trouble walking, I can not hardly drive down the road with out shooting pains going down my leg, and in my back, shooting pains coming from my big toe. I try my best, praying from my heart, deep breathing. Sorry to go on and on, i just feel help less.

[Tuckamore]

Hi Again, I just answered your identical post. In addition to what I posted on the other question I would recommend that you get some counseling until you are able to get this all worked out. Hopefully they can help you cope and make you feel better about the situation and yourself. Your children are the innocents in this matter and deserve to have a good mom. So I urge you to talk to your PCP and get into therapy for awhile.

Hang in there. Time and attorneys have a way of working these things out. Tuck