Recent content by RubberScrubber

When I go to the ER I specifically ask for no opiates as the dosages available just hurt me more than help. I just ask for fluids and IV anti emetics and anti-convulsants. I have humored many doctors with the meds they prescribe, I've tried all but one of the meds they suggested for at least 60...

@cbg thank you. I nknow she knows I'm not a drug seeker so it's good to know that. I assume it's illegal to knowingly lie about a patient in the chart? Second question, What HIPPA laws prevent her from just outright dropping me? Thanks for getting down to the core of what my question really is...

Thanks for all your responses, First, when I say "we" I mea my sister who takes care of me, sorry for the confusion. I know that I can "vote with my feet" and seek care elsewhere, but the problem is that it takes 6++ months to get in to see a new neurologist. Not just that, I've seen lots of...

The problem isn’t the pain meds, it’s the secondary issue. My problem is that the blood tests aren’t being ordered in a timely matter, she doesn’t have a decent understanding of my case. Like I said I have only jugular access to my veins and I was in the er while she was in the same building and...

OK, I'm in TN if that matters. I'm getting "treatment" in Vanderbilt for an as of yet unknown CNS chronic pain condition along with Constant Painful migraines, along with other irregularities. This has been a near 10 year process with little to no help and my condition continues to worsen. The...