Why Won’t My Dr Prescribe Me Pain Med. Such as Codeine or Hydrocodone for My Bulging Discs and Pinched Nerves?
Question by : Why won’t my Dr Prescribe me pain med. such as codeine or hydrocodone for my bulging discs and pinched nerves?
I experienced a bad fall and didn’t notice the pain for almost a year. I made a Dr’s. Appt., explained my pain. Lower and upper back and neck pain. Prescribed neurontin, had no effect. Moved to tramadol, worked for the pain but made me sick. Then onto nortriptiline, an antidepressant that’s supposedly good for back pain. Only effect that had was constant sleeping, it was like living in a fog and no relief from the pain. He then orders an MRI, lumbar only (which I did not know at the time). My upper back and neck are the main issues. Mri shows bulging discs of the L4 an L5. I call the Dr’s office and explain to the nurse that the nortriptiline is not working and the extreme fatigue that it is causing. She calls me back 5 days later and says the Dr. is uncomfortable prescribing me anything else and they are putting me in for physical therapy. Oh and did I forget to mention that physical therapy has an extremely long wait list in my area, unless I want to drive 30 mins away from my home 4x per week at almost 4 dollars a gallon when I’m unable to work due to the pain? He’s uncomfortable? I’m UNCOMFORTABLE!! Tells me to make an appt with the PA, I go into the appt with the PA today and he has to consult with the DR who is “uncomfortable”, I get nabumetone. I glance at the computer screen while he is out asking permission. The record says that I have “a history of noncompliance with medical treatment” WTF!! Why? because I won’t keep taking medicine that dosen’t work? It also says cocaine addiction, in remission. I haven’t touched it for almost 5 years, I don’t drink or smoke pot or anything of that nature. I work, go to college and support my son all by myself. I’m home now, I have taken the nabumetone over 2 hrs ago and my upper back still burns, lower back and neck are aching. I can’t stand or sit for long periods of time and sleep is unheard of anymore. Why am I being treated in this way? Can someone please help me to understand what is going on and what I can do to change their minds. I have responded well to the medications I listed in my question before for other issues with no addiction issues.I have never asked this Dr or any other Dr. for that matter for pain medication. I need relief!!!! : (
Best answer:
Answer by Jamel Shealey
Be thankful they won’t prescribe pain medication. Sometimes, narcotics may not be the best treatment for your condition. They are addictive with continued use.
Add your own answer in the comments!
Drug Addiction treatment programs at 449 recovery in Orange County – The drug treatment program at the San Clemente based drug rehab center, 449 Recovery, offers a 7 Phase drug addiction program that works with the 12 step drug treatment plan offers by AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). Prescription drug addiction, opiate addiction, crystal meth addiction, cocaine addiction or crack cocaine addictions are the main focus for the drug counseling program at 449 Recovery. The 449 Plan gives drug addicts a clear path to sobriety and offers patients a plan for recovery from drugs. Visit them online at www.449recovery.org or call them at 855-449-4490 Having gone through the 449Recovery treatment program, addicts learn to live with their addiction and have tools to help them live a life in recovery.
More Cocaine Treatment Information…