I am in big trouble - Pain Management Message Board

sammyo1 · 01-24-2008, 08:11 AM

I have been seeing my Rehab. doc, who has been in charge of my meds. I am due for surgery Jan. 31. Last visit we went over my meds which are oxy.20mg every 12hrs & percocet for break through, I told him I only wanted to take the oxy at night to help me get up & moving in the morning, that it was to strong during the day & could I just take the perocet during the day, which is in the morning & afternoon with oxy for bedtime, he said that was fine. Then told me I could only have one doc write my scripts for me, I said that was fine. Also told me to come back in that he would get me in if needed before surgery, now the office called & said he would not write anymore scripts for the oxy, which I am going to run out in the next two day, & he could not get me in. I can't even get out of bed in the morning unless I take the oxy at night. I have proved to him over & over that I take as little as possable. I am so upset, I am not seeking drugs here, just want to make it till surgery. I am not going to be able to get to work now. I have cried all morning. I ask if I can't get to work if he would even write me a note, the receptionist said I would have to call back she does not know. I just can't believe it, I had so much faith in this doc. & he promised to help me control this pain till surgery. Now what do I do? I can't take any extra meds because of surgery next week. What a mess. I so upset, I will get no sleep & not be able to move in the morning. I have even showed him my meds to prove I am responsable. Any clue why he would do this? I have only seen the surgeon one time & doubt he will do anything for me. I just can't believe it. to be left out in the cold is so unfair. He should have told me last visit but he did not. this is a nightmare. Any suggestions? Sammy

painaway · 01-24-2008, 09:19 AM

Sammy...I am so sorry to hear that you were treated like this! Did he just call out of the blue, or did something happen to trigger this call? Something had to change (in my opinion) to make him go from "writing" to "not writing" all of the sudden. Will he write for more Percocet? Praying for you.

sammyo1 · 01-24-2008, 10:14 AM

I called the office to ask for a refill of oxy & with a surgery date, I explained that I was going to run out a few days before surgery & even offered to bring in my meds, I know he does not dealing with narcotics. the only thing I can think of is he knows I may not be returning to him after surgery so why bother to help me until then, which he claimed he would do. He made it clear I could only get my pain meds through him. I am so upset, I guess money is all that matters. Like I said I have always showed him I don't over do the pain meds & have done everything he has requested, he even acknowledged he realized I tried to handle the pain with the the least amount of meds. I am losing my faith in doctors. I was blown away & felt like they were treating me as a drug seeker. Now here lies the problem when the pain is that bad my heartrate kicks into high gear & the percocet does not control the pain during the night or upon wakening. I can't even get my pants down to go to the bathroom I just lay there with dryheaves. What a mess. On top of that who did he think was going to ween me off after surgery, the surgeon has not prescribed these meds for me. Now I have to find out how to go about that. Great. I don't need this right before surgery. I am beyond furious at this point. I thought he trusted me, & the hospital said I could take my pain meds for this week but nothing else, no over the counter meds. My husband thinks I should call my primarys office since they orginally dealt with this problem & know that I have been under his care. I have to figure something out today. wish me luck, Sammy

Fabrashamx · 01-24-2008, 10:17 AM

First, think hard if there was anything from even months ago that could have popped up, I had a referral to a terrible doctor, his office was dirty, he spoke english with such a strong accent, I was having to ask him to repeat himself over and over, and he was getting mad at me.

He gave me a script for something, vicodin I think, but the next day I came to my senses and called the insurance and said I could not see this guy, he was too weird. They referred me to the doc I wound up being with for 12 years, but the creepy doc billed my insurance for an extensive physical, pfft, all he did was point at a scar on my arm I got when I was 9 years old and say things I couldnt understand. He never even took my blood pressure.

Well, Insurance wouldnt pay him all he wanted, so he found out where my new good doctor was and started calling demanding in broken english they give him a referral as a specialist so he could re bill! They were furious at me, thought I was doctor shopping, it took some fast talking while crying and begging for me not to be kicked out of the office, and I had never even heard of good doctor yet the day I saw bad doctor! Grrr.

So think if there is anything weird like that, or dental, that could have made him mad, otherwise, assume he has a lot of patients, he forgot he okayed you to have more percs than oxys, and you need to see him to remind him, go to the office and tell them you will sit and wait until he has a spare 10 minutes to speak to you. I have done this, its not pleasant, but sometimes it is the only way to get what you were promised.

Good luck and please let us know what happens!
Hang in there, Sammy!
~Fabby

ms1 · 01-24-2008, 10:34 AM

Here's my 2 cents worth; call your surgeon and tell him. he may write the script or at least initiate communication with the other doctor. perhaps cooperatively they can decide the best course of action or clarify the situation. second, if the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, consider a formal complaint to state board who licenses physicians in your state. if you feel that things were grossly mishandled and you suffered from the mishandling of your care then seeking legal council to represent your interests in court might be an option. of course the latter 2 options won't help you immediately but may serve to prevent someone else from enduring the same dilemma as yourself. i'm not a lawyer or doctor. these are merely my initial thoughts of recourse / remedy...... good luck and i admire your self discipline in managing your medication as prescribed. it is difficult for many of us. you are to be commended (pat on back). .... ms1.