May
I was prescribed painkillers,(containing 30mg Codeine),a day by my heart surgeon,over 5 years ago,and was taking 8 tablets a day,(as prescribed).I moved to a different area,and so have a new physician,they “don't agree” with giving out painkillers,and once a month I have had to literally beg for my painkillers,however this time they refused point blank to give me 8 painkillers a day,and have only granted me 100 tablets for 30 days,(not even 4 a day!).
I am addicted to the Codeine in the painkillers,as Codeine is an opiate and derived from the Opium poppy,but I am in pain,and I do need painkillers.
Should I change my doctor,(in the hope of finding a more sympathetic one),who will give me the 8 painkillers a day,or should I report this doctor for witholding medication that I was prescribed by a heart surgeon 5 years ago,(and who did tell me that I need to take painkillers for the rest of my life)?.
I am going through hell at the moment,and I do have a chronic heart condition,
Thanks!.
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Honey go get a 2nd or even 3rd thought…even ask if there is someone at the hospital you can see on this matter….maybe the new doctor doesnt realise the pain you suffer and thinks its about time you started to come off the original medication without knowing the full story…if your suffering you must get the help you need.
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Hi Helen,
I don't think a patient can ever be forced to take (or to not take) any medecine,pills etc. At the end of the day it's the patients decision to agree or not.
I think you are entitled to either change your doctor or to demand a second view.
I hope it works out for you - that last thing you need is to take this from your physician.
xxx
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Not trying to be judgemental but yes a second view would be warranted.Also the first doctor may have overlooked things a bit.
Your right about being addicting,so you have 2 issues here after 5 years.
1) Seek out that second opinion
2) Seek treatment for the addiction
Good luck and trust things work out for you.
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Pain medications are not a usual treatment for heart problems…and 5 yrs after surgery is to long…..Your new Dr is doing you a favor….you can begin weaning off of the pain medications, I would also recommend you seek professional help for the addiction.
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Some things change after 5 years. I would ask your new doctor to call your old doctor and talk to him about you, or have your old physician call your new physician and have the same speak. Something does not sound right here. Good luck.
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yes he can change you prescription
just say that it causes pains
or maby the new medicine is superior
too many painkillers are bad
5 a day is too much
try a new doctor
but new medication could be better
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a) need to dry out
b) find a new Physician
c) keep using the old Doctor
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Some physicians are like that. I'd rush off to get a second opinion elsewhere, maybe a pain clinic.
Good Luck!
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Wow baby…I know it is hard, but you need to be weened off of the codeine. It is addictive, but it should have been done with a tiny more subtle hand than that. They should have prescribed another pain killer while weening you off the codeine. If you are in that much pain which is understandable because of being on them for so long …please go to another physician and explain your situation and get a second thought. I hate that you’re in so much pain. I know it is very hard right now, but i hope and pray that it gets superior for you…much love.