How can I get better pain pills from dr? What would be best for me?

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4 August 2010

Question by julybabygirl08: How can I get better pain pills from dr? What would be best for me?
hello, I am 2o yrs old. I have had back pain since I was about 9 yrs old, and once I hit 14 yrs old it got BAD. Since I have had my daughter (when I was 18), my back pain is severely chronic horrible pain. I have been to multiple doctors since I was 14 yrs old, and it is just rediculous! I have been put on a million different medicines for my pain from antidepressants to anti-inflammatories to mild pain relievers like Ultram and vicodin.. I have done Physical therapy for 9 months, I went to see MANY different types of doctors, had a lot of tests ran (I have some deteriorating disks in my spine and 30% curvature of scoliosis)… I have recently been to a place called “Pain medicine”, where I THOUGHT they were supposed to relieve my pain with medicine (hence the name…) but she just keeps putting me on crap I have already done! She has tried 4 different anti-depressants, multiple muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories, treatments where she hooks up this machine to my back and it sends little electric jolts to my nerves in my back, BLABLABLABLABLA!! Im so sick of this!! My back pain has been a problem in my life for 11 years, it has been moderately severe for 7 years, and EXTREMELY SEVERE the past 2-4 years!! You would think someone would want to help me, but no one does! They just keep beating around the bush giving me bulls*** answers.. The pain medicine doctor told me she will try different things but “as you well know, nothing I do for you will actually relieve your pain”… wtf kind of doctor says that!? Anyway, not a single thing has worked so far, and I am seriously considering narcotics. I am not sure where else to turn, besides something I KNOW will alleviate my pain somewhat. I am extremely sick of doctors screwing around and not helping me!!
And three days ago, I was pushing my daughter up and down on the see-saw at the park, and I threw out my back or something, and my pain is SO SEVERE its rediculous, its keeping me from sleeping (which is usually does anyway, but this is a lot worse!), its keeping me from being in a good mood so im snapping at my husband and daughter, I am crying and whining all the time since it happened, and it hurts more to sit down or lay down, its not as bad when I stand up but it still hurts! Also, earlier I was having shooting pains down my leg……
Ugh, well anyway, what Im asking is, how the heck do i get my doctor to perscribe me some narcotics or heavy pain meds so I can get on with my life!!?!?? I have been screwed with for 11 years and I just want some pain releif!! Also, what narcotic would be best for me? What are the ups and downs of each narcotic, and is it a short term or long term med? I really just am sick of this pain and just want it gone!! What do I tell my doctor to get her to understand what type of pain I am in and how severe it is, and that I NEED something to take it away, not just try and try again for 30 more years until I find something….. I need something now. IT just feels like she is ignoring me or something.. She just doesnt seem like she wants to get rid of my pain and help me!! :(

By the way, I don’t need anyone saying anything idiotic or rude, only people who have good solid advice, or people who know what they are talking about (like drs or nurses).

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate any feedback. If you reply, please make sure to answer all my questions, or else I will not choose you for best answer, no matter how awesome your reply is!
DON’T GIVE ME STUPID ANSWERS!! IF YOU CAN’T ANSWER MY DAMN QUESTION, DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!
NOTICE:: ***ALEC S***
Please reply back to me on here if you read this.. How should I go about finding a pain relief specialist, and are they covered by insurance? I have Tricare (a military insurance..). And also, about the marijuana, I used to smoke it a lot when I was younger, and it really did help with the pain. But I am in North Carolina (nowhere near Cali, the only state that allows it..), and I live on a military base, with a husband who is aginst it unfortunately. Im not sure what you mean by other ways than smoking it, do you mean cooking with it??
If Alec S doesn’t reply, anyone else with these answers as well I would appreciate. Please someone let me know! :) Thanks a lot, everyone (besides that idiot with a stupid response) who has replied to me, your all giving me great info. THANKS! :)

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Answer by Faith
only the doctor knows so i dont know why u ask

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  1. Alec S August 4, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    You need to find yourself a pain relief specialist. This is a relatively new field of practice, but essential for unfortunate people like yourself. They know all about addiction, withdrawal, and rotating meds to maintain maximum effectiveness, and they understand chronic pain better than most doctors.

    Secondly, while a medical professional myself, I must make you aware, if you’re not already, of the amazing pain relieving power of cannabis (marijuana). It’s non-addictive, very effective, and doesn’t have to be smoked. Try it, you may be shocked.

    Good luck to you and your new baby.

  2. Princess August 4, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    OK here’s the thing. There are products out there that will take the pain away, and they will also destry your liver, kidney’s, you WILL become addicted (if net mentally physically because your body will need them) At 20 eventually you will need more and more and more untill you have no options and either A. Start taking rediculous amounts to get relief, or B end up right where you are right now. Most Dr’s do not want to put any one with a small child to care for on narcotics. Writting a prescription is easy, if I were you I would be thankful that these people are trying things so that you can function again. Handing out narcotics is not the answere for you. Pain sux, I get that, but yours is chronic and you need to get a solution that will helpyou long term. Not leave you needing a liver transplant in 20 years. I know it is frustrating but try to understand the bigger picture. If you are getting nowhere with this Dr. Find a new one, but don’t keep looking till ou find someone willing to dole out any amount of narcotics just to shut you up. Good Luck

  3. ckngbbbls August 4, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    as someone who has had 3 disc repair surgeries in my 20′s and have osteo arthritis in all joints now, I have been on many meds too.
    There isn’t any kind of pain relievers out there that work well.
    all seem to either just barely work or if they work well, you don’t have a brain left when you take them or other organs are in jeopardy.
    It really is a problem that I wish scientists would get on but until then, You are out of luck.
    Keep trying and good luck.

    EDIT: concerning mariuana as a pain reliever.
    It does work. I just don’t like anything that makes me feel that way. LOL
    And yes, you sort of cook it.
    You boil(gently) butter and grass together for about 20 minutes. Strain it well and chill. Then spread in on toast, use it to make cookies, what ever. Cooking the grass actually releases an chemical agent that is an excellent anti inflammatory. And it doesn’t taste too much like lawn clippings in your treats either.

  4. shane is back August 4, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    you need oxycodone. 15 mg aka percocet

  5. Kelle August 4, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Your doctor is hearing you but knows that only addictive drugs will help. She is hesitating in giving these to you.

    I work at the jail. My girls are hooked on oxys and perc. They would sell their children for these drugs.

    A pain clinic is your best bet. Most big cities have them . Your doctor should be able to refer you.

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