Help! Anyone in Colorado! I moved here in July & have had NO luck finding a GP to help me (or believe me) & my medical issues. I must have a GP on my side to get referrals to specialist. I've changed 2x's already, with no luck. Anyone know of GP, pain docs or rheumy's in state? It's been 6 months & I'm going downhill fast & continuously because no one will help me!
Asked by Kerry Monique Gaude' pain management doctors support
Anyone on fentanyl patches? Do they work for you at all? I started at 25 mcg a month ago and I'm in so much pain that suicide is an option! May I ask your dose?
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Flare control: Just wondering if anyone here has a regimen for controlling your flare ups, whether it's prescribed by your Rheumy or just what you've come to rely on? I've had an ongoing flare for well over a week and it's pretty miserable despite pain meds. I'm curious if anyone has their own method for quelling inflammation or if your Rheumy starts you on steroids for particularly bad bouts, etc. Unfortunately, my Rheumy isn't very attuned to treating AS, and my choices are limited.
Asked by Tim pain management flare pain
Has anyone used the BuTrans patches? I have been on 40mg Oxycontin 1 every 12 hours for about a year but at my visit last week she told me to begin taking 1 oxy per day to "taper off" and start using 5mg BuTrans patches. I'm just wondering how well they would work vs. Taking the pills.
Asked by Christine Farr Fritts pain management medication
So i went to a DO who thinks i may have AS i made an appointment with a rheumy but oct 12th is the earliest appointment i could get. What can i expect as far as the rheumy appointment goes? I have a major phobia about doctors and im kinda scared. So anyone know what kind of tests to expect and such? Also im still in a lot of pain im taking ibuprofen any suggestions on how to get through it till i can get to the rheumatologist?
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www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/868011/No_Clear_C Interesting read. Discussion?
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HI Amori99, you sound like me 18 years ago. Metatarsal pain, nerve pain-both feet, dozens of nerve block injections (still) orthotics, otc and several custom pairs. They need recovering now too. Years of epidurals, P.T. , aqua therapy neurontin, lexapro, you name it, regular visits to the podiatrist. I just happened to pass this page and I saw your description. I don't know much about these sites and signing up, but if you want to write me, I'm at Thanks... J.P?
Asked by Jp pain management medication pain
I moved from Boston to Colorado. I had scripts to cover my pain meds while I got a new Dr. Laws in CO wouldn't except the scripts. Can't see Dr til 17th coz of insurance issues. Keep going to ER, only to get 1-2days of meds & sent home. Advice? Plz! I've never been in so much pain!
Asked by Kerry Monique Gaude' pain management pain advice
I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2004. My Question is. Is there anyone else out there with this degenerative disease that experiences pain in the legs after walking short distances?
Asked by Michael Candy pain management
My husband has AS. He is allergic to Motrin and Asprin. What is a good option for pain? He was diagnosed about 14 years ago. He has just dealt with it so far.
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