“Pain medication?”
Why can't I find a pain medication doctor, physiatrist, or anesthesiologist to help me? I have had 4 neck surgeries and still having issues I've had 1 back fusion and now I'm left with nerve damage. I've had 3 milograms, (not sure of the spelling) discotemies, nerve tests, MRIs, CT scans, and x-rays. This has spanned over 20 years of me being on opioids. I've been told by neurologists no more operations will help and I refuse to ever get another operation. I wouldn't be able to move or so-called enjoy the quality of life. Now my doctor is retiring and can not find any doctor to help me, never the less even see me. I've called 83 so-called pain management doctors. Any suggestions? I really need a doctor in my area of Middlesex County, NJ.
Female | 64 years old
Complaint duration: 20 Yearrs
Medications: Oxycodone 30 MG. Oxymorphone 40 MG. Percocet 10/325
2 Answers
Consult Functional Medicine. Start Acupuncture with Moxibustion. Change diet to organic green Mediterranean diet.
I’m so sorry for the challenge in your time of need. Unfortunately I don’t know anyone in that region, but I might suggest having an open mind to any applicable regional non-opioid treatment options and alternative opioid analgesic therapies (buprenorphine, ketamine) while on your search for a new provider. The nearest academic hospital should also have a pain management department as a resource. Wishing you the best of luck.
