ALCSS2008
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When we used to have a patient come into the ED and then return one day or two days later, the red flag would be raised that this person is a drug seeker. The fact that fibro is one of those pains that cannot be proven by tests or xrays, creates more problems for us. The best and only solution is to try to find a physician or pain clinic that can work with you to manage your pain. This may have to begin at the beginning with a primary care physician that may not be comfortable prescribing pain medication or you may get lucky. Then go to where the physician suggests you go for pain management: pain clinic, rheumatologist, neurologist, or wherever. This may be a runaround, but it may be the only way. I was fortunate, my primary physician prescribed my pain meds originally, but as time went on and the neurologist and he felt there was more there then they could manage, they refered me to pain management where I now receive my pain meds. I am under contract not to get any narcotics from any other source but them. I have to have a urine tests before each prescription refill. If I try a narcotic which does not work for me, for instance fentanyl patches--I can return them to the pain clinic for disposal and it is marked on my chart. This way, I am closely monitored for dependency which was a primary concern of mine. I completely understand exactly where you are. I think if you look back I may have been one of your friends that suggested you go to urgent care or the ED to help with your pain--but we have to find something else to help you. I hope some of this may help you. My main concern is that you get help for your pain, because no one should have to live with pain.  If I can help you, please PM me or let me know. I want to help. ccc |
