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captain queeg

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9. A few years ago prior to my back surgery my doctor suddenly cut my pain meds in half.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 01:02 PM

Sep 2024

It was around the time that there was a huge backlash against narcotics. I was on quite a bit of oxycodone/OxyContin at the time. I knew that beyond the pain I’d experience I’d also have some level of withdrawals. That was when doctors who prescribed beyond what some central authority specified would get in trouble. Fortunately (for that specific time) I called my cancer doctor and she agreed to reinstate my full prescription. I think doctors who specialize in cancer treatment have special disposition Also fortunately when I had my surgery my pain almost completely went away.

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I have 1 day left of hydrocodone and the small pharmacy I go to just told me they cancelled it - [View all] Maraya1969 Sep 2024 OP

State pharmacy licensing board marybourg Sep 2024 #1

And maybe consider going to ER, if feasible. marybourg Sep 2024 #2

I think I might have to do that. Besides the horrible pain stopping these drugs all of a sudden will cause Maraya1969 Sep 2024 #5

A few years ago prior to my back surgery my doctor suddenly cut my pain meds in half. captain queeg Sep 2024 #9

I'm glad your pain was cut way down. I have actually thought about finding one of the best hospitals Maraya1969 Sep 2024 #11

Yeah I hear you. Back then I was in really bad shape and couldn't even get out of bed. captain queeg Sep 2024 #12

To go scorched earth... Jirel Sep 2024 #3

Thank you. I have already posted a Google review but I forgot about the BBC! They are great. Maraya1969 Sep 2024 #4

Try to find a provider that timms139 Sep 2024 #10

Unbelievable. I'd call my doc asap or go to the nearest urgent care clinic. Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #6

That really sucks. Insurance companies are driving some of it and pharmacies are going along Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #7

Yes it's legal. A pharmacist can cancel a prescription for various reasons tulipsandroses Sep 2024 #8