Lyndsey
Active member
- Joined
- Dec 18, 2014
- Messages
- 89
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 04/2014
- Country
- CA
- State
- British Columbia
Hi everyone,
I have a question regarding a very upsetting incident that occurred this week with my doctor. I was prescribed oxycodone about a year ago for my chronic pain, migraines and Fibro. I was told by my GP and other specialists that this was the best solution at the time, as no other meds had helped with my pain.
I started at a fairly low dose of 3 10 mg pills a day and ended up at 10 pills a day and some days 12 pills. Now over the course of the year I had told my doctor over and over and over that I was concerned about the addiction dependency that came along with this drug. He assured me over and over again that as long as this was being used for pain that I wouldn't develop a problem, and that If my pain was increasing then the dose would too and that was ok.
A month and half ago I went to see the doctor and told him at this time that I was up to 8 pills a day. He said that was okay, and even at one point told me to stop being a "Martyr", that this drug was helping my pain, therefor I should take it and stop worrying what it was doing to my organs ect. He would prescribe me 300-500 pills at a time and was well aware of the increase in my dosages and I was always honest with him.
Three days ago I went in to get a new prescription as I was on my last 10 pills. I also want to mention that I had discussed the fact that I was wanting to eventually come off the drug and did not want narcotics in my system anymore.
The doctor seemed to panic at this most recent appointment and told me that he was going to lose his licence as he had received a letter stating that he was to only prescribe 200 pills at a time. He then proceeded to accuse me of being dishonest, and continued to say he was going to lose his licence as he had been giving me more than he was supposed to. I was shocked to say the least as he had always been my advocate and I always was upfront and honest with my doctor. I am an ethical person that wants to not be in pain and would never jeopardize someone else as a result. He then stated I needed a addiction doctor. I was insulted and so upset at this comment, I have become dependent on this as a result of his direction on how and when to take it. I told him I was perfectly fine coming off the oxycodone, if I was sent to a pain clinic to help with alternative measures. He said he could no longer prescribe me any meds to help ween me off the drug and that I would have to figure it out myself. I was appalled as he had just told me that coming off this drug cold turkey is dangerous and the withdrawal is horrendous. I went back to him the following day and asked for help coming off the drug, he refused and said sorry I am not losing my licence over you.
I proceeded to go to another doctor to tell them my story. They said that what he had done by kicking me out the door out of fear of losing his medical licence was wrong and un ethical. I am so upset and I am facing a scary time coming off these meds alone without help. I have no alternative for after If I successfully come off it. In 8 days I will be out of meds completely and no choice to go cold turkey.
Has anyone experienced this. I am scared and feel so alone and distraught. I want help coming off these without experiencing hell and want to know if anyone else has had a knee jerk reaction from a doctor like this. I am so upset. Please help. Is this Malpractice?
Thought and prayers to all tonight.
Lyndsey
I have a question regarding a very upsetting incident that occurred this week with my doctor. I was prescribed oxycodone about a year ago for my chronic pain, migraines and Fibro. I was told by my GP and other specialists that this was the best solution at the time, as no other meds had helped with my pain.
I started at a fairly low dose of 3 10 mg pills a day and ended up at 10 pills a day and some days 12 pills. Now over the course of the year I had told my doctor over and over and over that I was concerned about the addiction dependency that came along with this drug. He assured me over and over again that as long as this was being used for pain that I wouldn't develop a problem, and that If my pain was increasing then the dose would too and that was ok.
A month and half ago I went to see the doctor and told him at this time that I was up to 8 pills a day. He said that was okay, and even at one point told me to stop being a "Martyr", that this drug was helping my pain, therefor I should take it and stop worrying what it was doing to my organs ect. He would prescribe me 300-500 pills at a time and was well aware of the increase in my dosages and I was always honest with him.
Three days ago I went in to get a new prescription as I was on my last 10 pills. I also want to mention that I had discussed the fact that I was wanting to eventually come off the drug and did not want narcotics in my system anymore.
The doctor seemed to panic at this most recent appointment and told me that he was going to lose his licence as he had received a letter stating that he was to only prescribe 200 pills at a time. He then proceeded to accuse me of being dishonest, and continued to say he was going to lose his licence as he had been giving me more than he was supposed to. I was shocked to say the least as he had always been my advocate and I always was upfront and honest with my doctor. I am an ethical person that wants to not be in pain and would never jeopardize someone else as a result. He then stated I needed a addiction doctor. I was insulted and so upset at this comment, I have become dependent on this as a result of his direction on how and when to take it. I told him I was perfectly fine coming off the oxycodone, if I was sent to a pain clinic to help with alternative measures. He said he could no longer prescribe me any meds to help ween me off the drug and that I would have to figure it out myself. I was appalled as he had just told me that coming off this drug cold turkey is dangerous and the withdrawal is horrendous. I went back to him the following day and asked for help coming off the drug, he refused and said sorry I am not losing my licence over you.
I proceeded to go to another doctor to tell them my story. They said that what he had done by kicking me out the door out of fear of losing his medical licence was wrong and un ethical. I am so upset and I am facing a scary time coming off these meds alone without help. I have no alternative for after If I successfully come off it. In 8 days I will be out of meds completely and no choice to go cold turkey.
Has anyone experienced this. I am scared and feel so alone and distraught. I want help coming off these without experiencing hell and want to know if anyone else has had a knee jerk reaction from a doctor like this. I am so upset. Please help. Is this Malpractice?
Thought and prayers to all tonight.
Lyndsey