komel2
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There was just an article in JANE magazine inwhich the author went online and ordered Vicodin, Valium and Xanax from (unmentioned) OPs. Apparently, s/he looked up each drug in the PDR to check for what the drugs are usually used for and wrote that down in the questionnaire... More press like this can't be good... can it?
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caramello51
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well that will spread the word to lots of ADD young women. i've glanced thru that zine, and i'd hardly call anything in it "an article" more like print "sound bites"  maybe the readers will get turned onto something for their Attention Deficit Disorders and learn how to read. the mens' zines are hardly better, but at least they usually have 5 consecutive sentences in a row.... holy cow, holy cow, what HAS happened around here
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ohd_37
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With all the bad going on in the world today one would think that these so called journelist would have something better to do than try to screw up a good thing for chronic pain paitents. They think they are doing something good by spreading the word about being able to buy needed meds on line. They should really try to help, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is Sept. Maybe they should try to focus and spread the word about that instead, something that may help a child!! IDIOTS that is all I can say about them!!!!! 
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ohd_37
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Hey Komel,
Do you happen to know which one of the so called writers wrote this article?? I would love to send them an email. Thanks
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prettyday
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ppppphhhhhllllllbbbbbbtttt!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Why don't they do a story on how easy it is to get acupuncture, or stick to an exercise regimen, or show some bloody discipline in what one eats in the first place in order not to have to diet or use diet aids.
Then they could do a story on how hard it is to stick to anything when chronic pain steals away your built up resolve.
Then they could do a story on a young woman who looks healthy and makes an effort to look good no matter how she feels, and PAY!!! for the research of her visits to Pain Clinics and invasive testing; she could publish a dramatic timeline on how long it takes to get an accurate diagnosis, and the eroding of her self-confidence along the way!
What do you all want to bet that this writer considers it chic to get blasted on Cosmopolitans and doesn't understand why pot isn't legalized.....
I am so tired of brash people, who are just burning for their 15 minutes of fame, but don't want to put more than 15 minutes into getting it.
Absolutely they should be focusing on CHILD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, ohd. That is a tragedy that should be real news.
What about The Taxol Case? You all hear about that yet? Bristol-Myers is being sued by the U.S. District Courts because they squashed cheaper versions of the drug that more women stricken with breast cancer could have afforded.
What about their children?
There's a stirring story.
Oh, wait. It is still a glam rag, no matter what they try to say about being edgy. (Please!)
So why not do a story on the beyond heinous Diamond Trade.
How young people are duped into paying big money for something that if DeBeers would let loose their inventory, they could afford to buy big enough stones to wear in their
navel. How that trade begins in Sierra Leone, one of the most miserable places on earth, where children are forced to work in horrific conditions and threatened with amputation (not just a threat) if suspected of pilfering.
As far as their medical care, hey here's a thought:
WHY DOESN'T JANE MAGAZINE DO A STORY ON HOW EASY IT IS TO ORDER ITEMS ONLINE AND SEND THEM TO CHILDREN HERE AND EVERYWHERE WHO NEED THEM, THEREBY BYPASSING THE WARLORDS AND ADMINISTRATIONS THAT EXPLOIT THEM.
THERE'S A STORY!!!
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ohd_37
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Pretty Day,
I think we should all find out who wrote this story and email her letters on better things she could be writing about! I tried to find the story online, but could not, But there are email addys for the writers on the site. Anyway why in the hell would she be ordering them anyway if she does not need them!!!! Isn't that illegal itself?? I suppose that he or she will have a few good party nites with meds she received. I totally agree that there is a whole lot better things to write about, the only reason I choose Childhood Cancer is because we are parents of an Angel lost to cancer at 14. But there are I am sure a millon other topics better than ordering online!! GRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
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Daycamp72
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Go, Prettyday! You could not have said it any better!
"Then they could do a story on a young woman who looks healthy and makes an effort to look good no matter how she feels, and PAY!!! for the research of her visits to Pain Clinics and invasive testing; she could publish a dramatic timeline on how long it takes to get an accurate diagnosis, and the eroding of her self-confidence along the way!"
OK, since you manage to look good most days, your back CAN'T be hurting very much! Aren't you BRAVE? Having had cancer didn't break YOUR spirit! Your good attitude helps! Who NEEDS all those drugs?? Not YOU!!
Let me tell that cretin writer ONE thing...if I didn't have painkillers for my back AND when I went through the surgeries for breast cancer, I'd never have gotten out of bed, put on my face or fixed my hair. I couldn't have made it to the CAR. How DARE that woman/man mess with something that they so completely DO NOT understand?
Walk a MILE in OUR shoes, you journalistic idiot, and THEN make your judgement. We're NOT a bunch of junkies here.
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komel2
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It was written by "anonymous"
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prettyday
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That figures.
And while we're on the subject, one might want to consider sending anon. e-mail as well--you can use the program Anonymizer or? I think there are some anon e-mail servers you can access thru google.
Am I paranoid? Absolutely; all the time. I didn't used to be, and that is why I am now... 
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chevygal
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prettyday
I was going to reply to this but after reading your reply you have said it all, written wonderfully!
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tansun
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even though it was written by an anonymous, you can still send the emails to the magazine itself ( they know who wrote it i am sure )
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myrrine
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Pretty Day,
I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to do exactly what you suggested for that anonymous writer should do. I am a writer, and that was just a brilliant idea to chronicle a young woman's experience with chronic pain. I've been in severe pain for 8 months, but it's been going on longer at a lesser degree. I've been bounced from doctor to doctor for a diagnosis. The diagnosis I have came both from multiple doctors and my own research. And througout this whole period my self-confidence has been shattered many times. My stomach is in knots, my blood pressure skyrocketing each time I am confronted going to a new doctor and them looking down at me everytime. I have been suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, Interstistial Cystitis and endometriosis. And I don't know about you, but docotrs around here don't think that female pain is serious..."here take some advil or a darvocet when it's really bad," is about as good as it gets. I'd like them to try and sit through a three hour graduate course, clean the house, and try to be amorouus with you fiancee while everything below the belt is spasming and inflamed. Women in my situation are forced to seek relief somewhere..like OP's and I hate it. But I refuse to let my life be ruined by pain. And it's not like taking pills is the only way I handle my condition. I can't tell you how much I spend each month for physical therapy, massage, and chriropractic care to help keep my symptoms under control.
Anyway, I really liked your idea PrettyDay and I'm going to submit a query to Jane to do this article to rebutt the one they wrote, or at least offer the other side. And if they don't publish it, I'll find someone that will. Good luck to everyone...we need to change the way people think about chronic pain!!!
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potatoboy99
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Why don't they do a story on how easy it is to get acupuncture, or stick to an exercise regimen, or show some bloody discipline in what one eats in the first place in order not to have to diet or use diet aids.
Then they could do a story on how hard it is to stick to anything when chronic pain steals away your built up resolve...............
GREAT post, Prettyday! How can they imagine this kind of "expose" of online pharms is any sort or public service? There was a similar thing in the NY Post the other day, on page three, basically an ADVERTISEMENT for recreational users! "Look how easy it is to get Vicodin, just a mouse click away!!
In addition to making our lives more difficult, I guarantee that these articles are introducing countless recreational users to drugs they might otherwise not have had access to, or had any idea where to obtain. And Jane is aimed at teenage girls, right? Geez.
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537
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Great Idea!!! Please keep us "posted." 
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toe
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Hey! I subscribe to Jane. Anyone here who is comparing it to any other of the vast majority of Us periodicals that fall in the "Women" section of your local bookstore obviously isn't very familiar with it.
Jane doesn't print diet articles. In the issue to which we are referring, one of the bigger stories focused on the demographics of suicide amongst medical students, and the fact that it was skewed towards female students offing themselves.
For the most part Jane is focused on making fun of corporate America and the dizzying stupidity quotient of most of those magazines to which you are referring above. Sure, there's some label pandering, but they have been on the anti-Anorexic model cruisade since their inception and realize that 250$ lookalike is NOT a good "deal" for those who can't afford the real thing from Dolce and Gabana. . .the majority of their regular features are based on reader input.
The blurb mentioned above was shorter than most of the replies to this post have been, both the writer and the sources were anonymous. As a subscriber I read this the first day I received it and my only reaction was, "wow, did this person overpay. Obviously must be going to buymeds or some other unreputable site that doesn't require records."
Please lighten up. Maybe you should pick up an issue of Jane. or Maxim. They are both hilarious. Maxim's pretty raunchy, though. If you are in for a more serious read, try Playboy.
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tesla
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I've been a member of DB for a few years, but don't post much. I'm writing a book about us. I've interviewed CPers, doctors,a nd pharmacists. My work is slow because of my health, but our story MUST be told!!
FYI, a month after I was hurt, I had to turn down two agents' offers to represent my first novel. I knew I'd never be able to do a book tour, so I said NO, now I understand why. I have three boxes filled with research and am now summarizing it.
I think mag articles would be great, so GO FOR IT!
OMG, I just heard that John Kerry is going to stand in front of an aircraft carrier to announce his Presidental candidacy.
I respect the man's work and writings, BUT for crying out loud.
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clttr
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What this writer did was commit a crime. She falsified an online document that was used by a doctor(s) to prescribe medication for her stated condition. She received this medication under false pretenses and claimed that what she entered into the online form was true and accurate. So, she not only hurt those that live in pain but also broke the law.
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ohd_37
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That is just what I asked above!! Totally illegal!!
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Guzele
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I remember reading a similar article in Mademoiselle magazine several years ago. What it did for me was make me aware of OP's and that's when I started using them. I haven't read the Jane article yet, but I will today, and I to will write them afterwards. Why can't people just leave well enough alone? People who are addicts with no pain are going to get their drugs no matter what. But of course, why should we just punish them when all of us with chronic diseases and pain can be punished for crimes we have not committed.
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