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Hoyt

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13. I think you will find those "drug contracts" quite common nowadays as physicians are getting nailed

Fri Mar 6, 2015, 03:38 PM

Mar 2015

for over-prescribing narcotics. I'm sure it's nothing you did, but it is common.

It basically puts patients -- who are receiving pain and similar meds -- on notice that if there is any evidence they are abusing controlled substances, there will be consequences.

You would not believe the number of patients who go from doctor to doctor, and the stories they tell, seeking pain meds, to either take or sell. Heck, ole Rushbo Limbaugh did it.

Doctors have actually lost their licenses for not taking proper precautions. It's even gotten to the point that some patients aren't getting the pain help they need because physicians find themselves under the gun. Some will do the right thing by their patient, and risk it. Others are scared.

I think it would be best to talk to this doctor, letting them know that you have told them everything about the substances you take, and see what happens. Hopefully they will assure you they will treat your pain, or similar issues, properly.

Good luck.

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I wish I had some good advice, others here will. I am so sorry you Mnemosyne Mar 2015 #1

If I did not have my cats and old husband ... CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #2

My dog, cats and getting stuck in the snow a couple weeks ago Mnemosyne Mar 2015 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #8

Are you in a mmj state by any chance? It can help many kinds of pain. Mnemosyne Mar 2015 #24

I hope things are better now Kelvin Mace Mar 2015 #16

Not much, but some better. Thanks for asking, KM. Mnemosyne Mar 2015 #25

Three cheers for the War on Drugs Warpy Mar 2015 #3

Warpy CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #19

Well, it seems like you need to suggest she's got a little reading to do on FM Warpy Mar 2015 #20

I know Warpy, I know CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #23

Are you on a MS disease modification treatment? Downwinder Mar 2015 #5

no CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #7

Was that your neurologist? Downwinder Mar 2015 #10

The neuro was an MS specialist CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #11

When I have had complications, I have found my neuro has Downwinder Mar 2015 #12

You are lucky CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #15

The MS Society in Texas tried to get a provision Downwinder Mar 2015 #17

I live in a rural area CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #18

I am now trying to get into a neurologist CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #27

Hope that will help. The LAST thing you need is stress. Downwinder Mar 2015 #28

You are so right CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #29

I would have to read the document you describe, Kelvin Mace Mar 2015 #6

They did not give me a copy of it CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #9

That doesnt matter Travis_0004 Mar 2015 #26

No one understands what people with MS go through CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #30

I think you will find those "drug contracts" quite common nowadays as physicians are getting nailed Hoyt Mar 2015 #13

She did say that it was "not directed at me" CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #14

I hope you feel better. They should have explained it better to you. Hoyt Mar 2015 #21

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