12-09-2011, 02:55 AM
quote:Actually I am not on any pain meds. Point is that when my I needed them, the clinic would not subscribe them. Even though I have documented proof of condition that would cause pain. I would certainly understand if ome first time patient walked into one of our clinics and looked like a street person and made demands for pain killers, as a Doctor YES I would be hesitant. However if the person was a long time ptient in uch clinic, and their need was presented to the Doctor, then Doctor should without question give a script.
Originally posted by uneedawish
When my 45 year old sister, who has very painful chronic back and leg pain, moved here in 2006, she became a patient at the Pahoa clinic soon after.
Her doctor first sent her to a pain managemnent doctor in Hilo to be examined and review her issues.
The doctor then gave a referral to her primary doctor and she was prescribed her pain medication.
My sister see's her doctor every three months for review and is then given a new prescription.
Her doctor has lowered the quantity of medication to see if she could tolerate and function at the lower amount, but she has NEVER
not received her prescription in the last 5 1/2 years.
I feel that here in Hawaii, it has been safer for her to be on these
addictive medications. I believe that she is more aware and is DEPENDENT not ADDICTED to her Opioid medication.
By the way. I took her to her 3 month appointment last week 12/1. She received her prescription for her Opoid medication that day.
I believe prescribing Opioids is done on a case by case basis and
is not refused to those that need to control their pain safely. Others though may show signs of abuse. Asking for a prescription to be re-filled early. Asking the doctor to increase strength or amount of the Opioid medications are signs the patient may not be using the Opioid safely. It also could be something in their medical records that keeps the doctor from prescribing the medications.
I wish you the best Condoman. I hope you will soon feel better.