PugDog78
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Reged: 10/26/04
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hello everyone.I am seeing a specialist for my problem on Monday. I am uncertain as to tell him that I have been ordering pain meds online. I have been prescribed anti-inflamatory by family doctor but they did not help. I asked her for something stronger (knowing Lortab has always helped in the past)and she told me to start seeing a physical therapist(which I dont have the time or money for.)
I know what helps my pain but am afraid of being labeled a drug seeker (as I read in previous posts).Any advice would be great. Thank you.
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Eli6969
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Reged: 08/11/03
Posts: 48
Loc: NC
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Did you tell her you didn't have the time/money for physical therapy, and she still turned you down? Since you had the gut feeling your Dr. was going to label you a "seeker" you were probably right! I would ask for med. records and go with an OP. I have asked the good people here for advise on obtaining/submitting records and they not only encourage it but say that it's not the extensive process I think it may be.
Once you have your records you can establish a relationship with one of the OP's that are given high praise like YOD. Look through the pharmacy list and the ratings given. That's what I'm in the process of doing. I'm looking forward to relaxing and not being "on the hunt" for NROP's!!!! PLUS the diffence in price of med's can be worth the time. Good luck!!!
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t_oshan2003
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Reged: 10/17/03
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Loc: East
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my thought is the same, since you have been to the doc, get them to get you a copy of you're med records and go with one of the OP's that are mentioned here, check out the thread. I go the NROP route but I don't have any records and don't use them all to much (so I believe) but if I could get records I would try NWW or YOD in a minute!
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047608
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Reged: 10/27/04
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HI EVERYONE. I HAVE RECS THAT IM WAITING ON BUT DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY RELIABLE NON REC OP'S.ANY HELP APPRECIATED. PS, THESE DAYS IT REALLY SEEMS THE DOCS ARE TERRIFIED OF PRESCRIBING WHAT PEOPLE REALLY NEED FOR PAIN. MY HUBBY HAS A BROKEN BACK IN TWO PLACES AND IS STILL TOLD ANTI-INFLAMATORY IS GOING TO HELP HIS PAIN. WHICH IT NEVER DOES. I MEAN FOR WHO IS PAIN MEDS RIGHT FOR IF NOT FOR THAT?SO HES ABOUT YO TRY AN OP. FROM YOD. HOPE THIER AS SYMPATHETIC AS PEOPLE SAY! WE NEED HELP.
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InvaderCAL
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Reged: 08/25/04
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ePainMedsGlobal.com has Lorcet and Lortabs, Lortabs are generall cheaper with the avg. price being around $111, where the Lorcets are generally around $160. I think this site also has one of the best consult fees as well.
Good luck!
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PugDog78
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Reged: 10/26/04
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Can you tell me how I go about getting my records?
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InvaderCAL
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Reged: 08/25/04
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Go to your dr and ask for them.
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voyager
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Reged: 04/17/03
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Loc: United States Virgin Islands
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Funnything is for me, the actual physical therapy is the ONLY thing that really treats my pain. The medication only acts as a band aid to cover it up. And even then sometimes it only leaves me feeling drugged out with pain.
I wish I could have PT 3 times a week. That stuff REALLY WORKS!
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PugDog78
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Reged: 10/26/04
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I bet it would feel good. 
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spondylo
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Reged: 08/13/04
Posts: 68
Loc: Mid Atlantic Region
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Can you tell me how I go about getting my records?
Without knowing what your problem/condition is: Have you had an MRI or X-rays? If yes, then there should be a copy of the Lab Results, i.e., radiologist's report from where those tests were read. Many times the hospital or radiology facility where you had the tests taken will have them. Also, your doctor should have a copy of the test results. If nothing else, call the doctor who prescribed the tests and ask for a copy of the radiology report. You also can simply ask your doctor for a copy of your medical records... and you can just tell them it is for personal reasons, that you want to keep a copy of them on hand .. and that's only if they ask you why you would want a copy. They may not even ask. You have a right to a copy of your medical records. Also, from what I've read here and from my own recent personal experience with finally going with a Records OP, they don't require you to fax in a bookload of information. The Records OP I just went with is ExpressReliefServices.com I was very happy with their customer service... they give 2 refills. And I believe that right now, if you are a VIP member, you get your first month of 10/325 generic norco's free. I saw that posted on the VIP board today. That's just a suggestion... there are other Record OP's that come very highly recommended, such as the YOD suggested above.
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