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How to get attention of higher ups? They want their money saved, so follow the money. I just sent email to my Congressional Representative about HR4063 which will be a law to stop opioids in VA medical facilities except for cancer and short term use. There is a vote coming on this bill so I am doing all I can to oppose it. Also write to the letters to the editor of your newspaper especially if you see an article that is negative toward opioids and pain.<br />
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I usually agree opioids are not good, but it is all we have that works right now. I usually push for funding for an objective method of measuring an individuals pain and for something to replace opioids that works. Also write to state officials. Check on web internet to find out about new laws or regulations being proposed. Any new federal regulation is suppose to have a period for comment from interested parties which is your chance to give your views.<br />
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Remember you are an expert at pain and you have knowledge that doctors and others do not have usually. Good luck and get involved. 19lin<br />
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@sharonmay7 too - If I did not have opioids for my small fiber neuropathy, I would not be able to get out of bed everyday and go to work. I would not be able to do laundry for my family and tidy my house the little bit that I do. Without that work and little bit of life, I would probably give up. So, please do not try to get opioids taken away. They should be on a case by case basis. I have been told I will be in pain for the rest of my life. My disease picks and chooses days, picks and chooses parts of my body that will be in pain. . . mostly my arms, legs, hands and feet. However, my right flank never stops hurting, EVER since my two emergency surgeries in 2011 for blocked bowel and then to remove part of my colon 3 months later. I'm only 56 years old and I want the little bit of life I have. I pray they stop the abuse, but let the people that need it, get it.