Yes, they are. They have already taken one of the market. It makes it more difficult for those of us whom suffer daily. I already have to pee in a cup every time I get my pain medicine refilled, have it counted, questioned about my usage, bring in all my meds at each appointment, in general made to feel like a criminal and an addict which I am not. All because some addicts are using pain meds to get high and overdosing. If it wasn't the pain meds it would be something else. I get so tired if hearing about the epidemic of overdosing on pain meds. I know it's​ a ploy if some networks to avoid talking about the bigger issues. How the current administration is not solving problems but making it worse. He is also in favor of stricter regulations on pain meds and one of reasons why the latest pain meds was taken off the market by the FDA.

I no what u mean. Is it different in different states. I live in Tennessee and the doctors r really strict. I have been on same amout and kind of pain medicine. I go to pain clinic wcich is always crowed. He does the cosmetic drugs to for ageing. Dont no if all pain doctors r like this or not but mine has got like he doesnt even listen.

that's nothing for pain, I take 400 mg of tramadol, 1200 gabapentin, Does anyone else go higher?

Seems like you would benefit from going to a pain doctor. Tramadol injections use to help me a little but taking the pills by mouth did little to no help. It is a shame that so many people abuse the pain medication so people like us who need it cannot get the medication or need stronger medicine

I think it's a shame that doctors are refusing patients pain medication and providing medication that doesn't always work for many patients.? It's almost impossible nowadays to convince your doctor to put you on an opiate for pain. Doctors are caving into the fear from the DEA. I think this has gotten so ridiculous that we have medication that can help with the suffering and legitimate pain patients are being denied treatment.