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Arachnoiditis: Trying to find a specialist

Spine Health | Last Active: Mar 31 2:11pm | Replies (325)

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@ilovedoodie

I do not know if I have AA but I am experiencing much pain, burning pain, and numbness and tingling. I am replying to your post because I agree and am furious that the government and most pharmacies have caved to special interest groups and lobbyists, therefore denying or limiting pain medications for those who really need them. Yes, doctors are scared and with good reason. Even insurance companies have been denying or limiting coverage for opioids and certain other pain meds. I am currently taking several medications that have worse side effects than these pain meds. I have strong feelings on this subject, but I will get off my pedestal. I hope you are hanging in and doing as well as possible or have found a doc who will treat you.

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Did you get an MRI with contrast on your pelvic area because that will show whether you have it or not.? I am not a fan of opioids because when I was on it I never felt right and when I came off it the withdrawal was terrible. It is a terrible drug and all pharmaceutical drugs are terrible with side effects which are sometimes worse than they cure. Thank God I smoke marijuana because that's the only thing that calms me down with my pain and relieves it and the THC does work for pain and calmness. Try it you'll like it!