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Unable To Find A Pain Doctor, Taking Opiates For Long. Why Am I Refused To Be Prescribed Pain Medication ?

I have been seeing a pain doctor for almost 2 years now,and i had to move to another area.Now i am trying to find another pain doctor and I am having problems finding someone to give me medication similar to what i have been on.I am out of medication now and every doctor i see does not want to give me anything.What am i suppose to do now? Cant i become ill without these opiates that i have been taking for so long?And why would a pain doctor refuse to give you pain medication?I have heard from some people that i may be red flagged and would like to know what that means and how i could find out.I have now seen three doctors so far and still cant find one for me.HELP
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
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Hello,
You have been taking opioid medicine for so long that it is very likely that now you are dependent on opioid, this is the reason the doctors are hesitant to prescribe you the opioid. It is advisable you get treated for opioid dependence by a qualified psychiatrist. Methadone is an option and you need to take it supervised. Without opioid you shall get withdrawal (cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, lacrimation, running nose, etc.) and require indoor management.
For you pain the reason has to be found out and treated subsequently but not with opioid. Other options are pregabalin, amitryptiline, optopril, and others.
Hope it is helpful.
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Unable To Find A Pain Doctor, Taking Opiates For Long. Why Am I Refused To Be Prescribed Pain Medication ?

Hello, You have been taking opioid medicine for so long that it is very likely that now you are dependent on opioid, this is the reason the doctors are hesitant to prescribe you the opioid. It is advisable you get treated for opioid dependence by a qualified psychiatrist. Methadone is an option and you need to take it supervised. Without opioid you shall get withdrawal (cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, lacrimation, running nose, etc.) and require indoor management. For you pain the reason has to be found out and treated subsequently but not with opioid. Other options are pregabalin, amitryptiline, optopril, and others. Hope it is helpful.