ruthietex
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Loc: Texas
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I haven't posted here in a very long time, and I know that I should read all posts to determine which OPs are currently reliable...but I can't.
I have advancing cancer and as insane as it sounds no doctor will help me. My pain management doctor said that my pain was "too severe" for him to treat and I am afraid I will lose my mind over this pain. If anyone knows of a fast, legal, U.S. doctor consultation service please PM me or post it here.
I'd very much appreciate hearing from any of the oldtimers.
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537
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Reged: 12/08/01
Posts: 766
Loc: west coast CA
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. Screw your doctors for not treating your pain.  To answer your question, I use NWW and am extremely pleased with them. Consult is 120.00, 90 10/325's are 82.00, I think, and overnight shipping is 28.00. You get two refills, so the refills will only run you 110.00, which is better than any of the no records OP's. The consultation is very easy and painless. Good luck. No one should have to live in pain, especially due to cancer.
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buey
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Loc: USA
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Your "pain management doctor" said your pain was too severe for him to treat? This man is insane. Can you go to your oncologist and ask for the duragesic patch and some meds for break through pain? And don't hesitate to tell your oncologist what your "pain management" doctor told you. They should revoke his license for something like this. He went to school to learn how to manage pain, didn't he?
What a jerk this guy is.
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catmom
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Well Said Buey! I can't believe what I'm reading....but I do believe what Ruthie said, unfortunately. I'd like to see that so-called PM dr have to deal with cancer pain with no treatment!! You are in our thoughts and prayers, Ruthie!!! 
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Beetlenut
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Loc: Colorado
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Hey Ruthie:
I would recommend ephy.com (read my post in the personal experience forum) or youronlinedoctor. Both are extremely cheap as far as OPs go and very, very reliable.
Best of luck to you!
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ruthietex
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Reged: 01/13/02
Posts: 127
Loc: Texas
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Much thanks to all who replied.
I am a young person, and until today I felt like I had lost all faith in humanity and didn't care if I died today or next month (how can a DOCTOR turn away a patient with advanced leukemia as being "drug seeking"??? Hell yes I am drug seeking...seeking something to take away the horrific and constant pain in my spine....) but you guys are great.
Thanks for the info, but more than that, thanks for reminding me that not all people are like the doctors who have humiliated me and made me feel like doper trash lately.
You are good people, and I thank you more than you'll ever know for the posts and PMs.
BTW...my sis is an attorney and swears she will BURY these doctors for how they have treated me. People make jokes about lawyers but she is one of the good ones...she's paying for the consult and everything else I need out of her own pocket even though she's far from rich (too much pro bono work)---she swears that she is going to change things for all of us.
I hope for all your sakes she is successful. No one should have to live like this.
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tansun
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Loc: southern USA
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YOD is good , and AAAMeds is good and they are running a special at this time. Check them out. Be well , my friend
Tansun
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summer
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Reged: 05/21/02
Posts: 563
Loc: East Coast
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Ruthie-
First of all, I am so so very sorry for the cancer you have to live with. I have lost so many family members to cancer I've stopped counting and have seen them all live the agony. God bless you and I truly hope and will pray for you . Secondly, I would drop that Dr like a bad habit. He sounds like a cold hearted b*****d with ice in his veins. How can he DARE say he can't treat your pain, that's disguting. He should be doing EVERYTHING in his power to make these days of your life as comfotable as possible.
Your sister sounds like a wonderful woman and I hope she buries him.
As far as ops I have to agree-NWW is the BEST of the BEST.
Quick, efficient and so so so easy to deal with.
Please feel free to pm me if you ever want to vent, talk laugh cry, I'm a stay at home Mom and always on and off the computor all day.
Again, may God bless you and may you find the quickest way out of pain that you can-
Sincerely-
Summer
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charm
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Reged: 05/28/03
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Loc: Ohio
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Any sites I could have recommended have already been posted so I hope you've found one. Your dr is a Jerk! I just wanted to let you know I'll say a prayer for you. Take care.
Charm
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ruthietex
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Reged: 01/13/02
Posts: 127
Loc: Texas
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Thanks Beetlenut and everyone else: I just wanted to give a quick update for anyone who may be in my situation.
For many, many days I had no pain medication whatsoever (the PMs kept referring me to other PMs without prescribing anything at all, even though my MRI, bone scans, etc...show some pretty horrendous things (I'll spare you).
Anyway, because I have chosen to live out my life without experimental cancer drugs (side effects were unbearable), chemo (ditto), or radiation; my insurance company and/or oncologists don't know what to do with me. I was told 3 years ago that I had probably 3 years with repetitive, aggressive treatment, or up to 2 years without any treatment.
After putting myself and family through hell trying treatments (you essentially go from feeling somewhat normal to feeling like you are dying when you start treatment); I decided to live my life without treatment, and had hoped that when the pain got severe I would be helped.
I was seriously mistaken.
But back to the point: I signed onto the message board asking for advice on (9/23)
Emailed Ephy.com late afternoon of (9/23) requesting consult
Faxed medical records same afternoon
Received email 9/24 a.m. confirming receipt of records
Received email 9/25 a.m. instructing me to call Dr.
Received email 9/25 p.m with tracking # and told to expect my meds (Hydro 10/325 90ct. and Soma 100 ct.) by
10:30 a.m 9/26...and they were delivered before 9 a.m. today, 9/26.
Sorry about all the extra info, but I thought it important that people know the gravity of my situation.
I was treated like a drug seeker and counseled to "learn to live with" my pain. This, despite the fact that I've already exceeded my life expectancy...why is it so hard for "real-world" doctors to prescribe pain relief with verifiable ailments? I know that, when the end comes, the insurance co and docs will gladly have me on a morphine drip, oblivious to all pain.
My question is, WHY do they wait until your life is effectively over before they'll help you with chronic pain?
Maybe I'd like to get out of bed and take a walk with my daughters and talk about the changing leaves.
Maybe I've dreamed about being able to toss a football with my sons just one more time out in the yard...well, you know what...I did both of those things today (so S*C*R*E*W you PM "docs"!!!) 
Thanks to everyone here, and a special thanks for recommending ephy.com
They are unbelieveable and fast, fast, fast.
I will post the "just the facts" section on another thread, but had to take a moment to thank all of you.
If you have good medical records, I can't see how you could do better than ephy at the moment.
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"The FBI warning is there is a 100% chance of another attack. Guess what, at 100% you can stop saying the word 'chance.' " SNL WU
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537
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Reged: 12/08/01
Posts: 766
Loc: west coast CA
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Ruthie, I'm sooo glad for you that you were able to find an OP to help. I hope the hydro keeps on working for you. I know it doesn't mean too much from a stranger, but I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
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EMJ
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Reged: 12/20/01
Posts: 471
Loc: Southeast US
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Ruthie, I remember you when I joined DB's a long time ago. I am so glad to see you back. I will keep you in my prayers also and we will help you always. I am so glad you found some relief today, no one should have to live in pain, we just want to live normal pain free lives. Take care of yourself and please let us know how you are doing. EMJ
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chevygal
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ruthietex
I am really glad you chose the right op and got yuor meds fast. I can not imagine how difficult things must be for you. I sincerely hope the best for ya. I went thru something similar with pain meds when my mom was dying. It was horrible. The doctors were concerned with her becoming an addict. Ha Ha. The woman was dying and they didn't want to be responsible for her becoming addicted to a medication. IT was truly pathetic what we had to go through to get someone to write prescriptions for her, I don't know if op's were around 6yrs ago, I do wish for her sake I would have known about them.
I am happy to read that you could be with your kids and enjoy!
chevygal
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Beetlenut
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Reged: 09/09/02
Posts: 764
Loc: Colorado
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Ruthietex:
I am SO happy that you got some much-needed pain relief!!!
It's hard to believe how callous and inhumane doctors are...Well, I guess that it why we are all here, isn't it!!
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quincy
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Loc: pacific northwest
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Ruthy;
If I were you, I would walk right into the closest University hospital around you and check yourself into the ER. Norco is not going to be enough, girl you need some strong meds, and to get hooked up to an IV. I understand your desire to not do any aggressive treatment, but that does not mean that you shouldn't get adequate pain management. I would suggest a home health nurse who could keep you connected to an IV. Please go get some help, OP's are good for a quick fix, but not for a situation like yours. I will pray for you.
Sarah
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Sky_Queen
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Reged: 12/03/02
Posts: 1962
Loc: Texas
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I agree with you Quincy, that Norco might not be enough. Ruthietex - I see you're in TX....you might want to think about going to see Dr. Mildred Watson - she could give you something stronger. Any oncologist worth a darn would give you something adequate for your pain - my mom's oncologist didn't hesitate to give her oxy when the time came. Dr. John Adams at the Arlington Cancer Center is fantastic - don't know what area of TX you live in though. Hang in there!
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IMSUSCOT1
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Reged: 10/23/02
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Loc: usa
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Not sure exactly where in texas you are, but there are MANY forms of advanced pain managmemnt therapies from implanted pumps that deliver IV meds, intrathecal(directly into the spine), pure liquid morphine, fentanyl pops, your doc is NUTS and you need a consultation with a PM doc who specializes in oncology PM...PM me & let me know where you live & maybe we can come up with some options...the OP route isn't going to provide you the relief you need, you need serious Pain Management...and it's available...and they need to treat your pain till it's way beyond just tolerable!!!!
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