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Moving and need to find a new doctor who will provide pain meds

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Nov 13, 2017 | Replies (7)
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@sandytoes14

@19lin A few months ago I moved to a different state. In Virginia I was prescribed Vicodin which does not touch the pain I have from degenerative disc disease-DDD,spinal stenosis and bulging disc. I made an appointment with a pain management group where I now live. I met with my new doctor armed with copies of my medical records. After a complete exam and discussion of my goals to treat pain, I am now prescribed a stronger, longer acting drug.
I made a list to help me in my search for a new doctor. I started with my insurance company for physicians in my plan. I considered the distance of the office from my home, the number of doctors in the practice, office hours. Remember to go in to any new doctor with a list of your medicines and your medical records.
I hope this helps you!
Jen

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19lin | @19lin | Jul 22, 2017

@sandytoes14 Thanks for the ideas. I always keep a list of my medicines with plus my do not resuscitate order for any doctor I see and in case of emergencies. But I will take my most current records and a list of all medical problems as you suggested. It sounds like things worked out well for you, I hope I will be as lucky and be able to keep my current pain medicine. Thanks again. 19lin

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Marield65. Marie | @marield65 | Jul 22, 2017

Sandy, my name is Marie (Marield65) and have chronic pain from arthritis and back surgeries. What are you on now that works better for you because Vicodin only sometimes takes the edge off the pain and I have to lie down and another day is lost.
Thanks!Marie

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Jul 23, 2017

@marield65 thats how I was with Vicodin. I had to choose which hour Of the day I would like to have some relief. Would It be before I attempted grocery shopping or after? My answer varied with the way I felt. Vicodin is a sort acting narcotic. I now take Percoset 10/325 1 tablet every 6 hours. Combining this with a TENS unit or lidocaine patches and Baclofen ( muscle relaxer) 2x day help .
We all do what we can to get by!
Jen

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