HELP. I am 30 years old, Male, 6',
230lbs. 14 years ago I crushed my "Big
Toe" while working for UPS. During my
treatment the company appointed Doctor,
Dr. Feldmen, informed me that this injury
will be a problem later in life, I will
eventually need a cane, and there is
nothing you can do about it. At first I
did not believe him but I could not deny
already feeling some discomfort.
Of Course I’m going to make a long story
short. After seeing my Primary, an
Orthopedic, and a Foot Specialist I
realized that Dr. Feldman’s original
assessment was correct. This is something
that I’m going to have to live with, a
constant tooth ache on my foot which now
progressed up my leg. In another 10 years
I will probably need a cane.
Okay, now I will get to the point. I have
been for the last three years taking pain
medication. First Percocet: 5mg, 7.5mg,
10mg…….now I am up to taking 2 80mg
Oxycotin a day. The problem is that these
are not prescribed by my doctor. It
started with a relative giving me a couple
to help me cope with the pain. Each
Doctor didn’t honor my request for this
medication because it seemed they did not
appreciate the pain I put up with.
I have insurance but I have to buy these
on the “Black Market” and they are
expensive approx..40$ per pill. I would
like to legitimize me taking this
medication. My pain is legitimate and
though taking pain killers does not
entirely kill the pain, it helps me cope.
I have exhausted every possibility to
correct my foot/leg problem…except for
my Orthopedics’ recommendation to
amputate the toe. I will never do that…
Who do I have to talk to or where do I
have to go to so I’m no longer an
“abuser” and I can start taking these
legally?
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Fairy*Godmother
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Hi Posted: 10-04-07 13:46pm
First you will need to find a doctor who
is willing to listen to you. The problem
is, there are so many people out there who
will go to the ER and Dr's, many on
medicaid or free medical coverage just to
get pain pills, because they are strung
out on them. Many of these same people
sell their prescription and go as far as
to see multiple Drs....I know this for a
fact. Do you have a pain management clinic
with doctors anywhere near you? The
problem you are facing is going ot be to
find a good physican who will understand
your problem and see that you aren't some
pill popping junkie and really do need
these meds to cope with life. I wish you
all the luck in the world.
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Engawa
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 5
I Have the Same Problem! Posted: 10-20-07 21:53pm
I have severe pain around my period and
ovulation due to a cyst. My dr is also
hesitant to perscribe anything "heavy" but
nothing else works. I don't need the
pills every day (fortunately) but i DO
need them when the pain comes (usually one
or two days a month). I'm not willing to
go the non-legal route, so not sure what
to do..... I don't want to leave my dr
because, in all other cases, she's really
great.
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algosdoc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 186
Posted: 12-09-07 10:20am
Options for poster #1: A. Pain physician
and call their staff up front and tell
them you are receiving oxycontin off the
street because you cannot find anyone to
prescribe them for you. Comments: It is
very likely you have developed a huge
tolerance issue over time and have
escalated the dosage of medications far
beyond what most physicians would ever
dream of prescribing for a crushed toe
many years before. You may have other
issues regarding the toe such as RSD but
you also may need treatment for substance
abuse also. B. Declare youself to be a
drug addict and enter a methadone
treatment program where you will receive
methadone, a powerful pain medication
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algosdoc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 186
Posted: 04-25-08 15:26pm
This is an illegal operation and has been
turned over to the DEA.
Thanks for the information.
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telemedicine
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 1
This service requires your doctor medical records and has not be Posted: 04-25-08 15:44pm
There are many illegal operations out
there>
This service requires your doctor medical
records and has not been turned over to
the DEA.
This service requires your medical records
that are directly related to the condition
stated as your chief complain. These
records must be less than 12 months old
and must indicate that you have been
treated for this condition in the past.
Lab work, dental procedures and
chiropractic care are not acceptable
medical records. MRI results and CT
results may be submitted but must be
accompanied by the medical record from the
doctor who referred you for such
diagnostic procedures.
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algosdoc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 186
Posted: 04-25-08 16:39pm
It is illegal via state law to prescribe
narcotics to a person without a history
and physical exam. Since the prescribing
doctor is not conducting a physical exam
relevant to the pain they are treating, it
is not legal to prescribe narcotics.
Also, medical records can be altered,
fabricated, extracted, or otherwise
changed to fit the needs of those trying
to obtain drugs. Unless a doctor
specifically requires directly receiving
the medical records from another doctor,
their validity cannot be confirmed. Trust
me, this site HAS been turned into the DEA
for investigation. The DEA can also
demand patient records from any company
illegally prescribing narcotics and take
action against those receiving such drugs
illegally since the illegal receipt of
narcotics through the mail is a felony
offense.
