Thank you so much for your wisdom. I don't think in that mind set but you are so right on with your words. I hope to get a break thru with my Dr tomorrow. Will try your approach.

That’s the same fear that millions of us in chronic pain, deal with daily. Having been dropped by a pain management doctor. I can tell you that it only gets worse. I think that all PM doctors and patients should discuss these concerns at the very beginning of their relationship. The possibility of dependence and how you feel about it, should be discussed in the first couple of visits. I don’t know any person dealing with real chronic pain that gives a shit about being dependent. Without some pain control, we basically become trapped in our houses. Without pain meds for our chronic pain, we have zero quality of life.
You really need to talk with your doctor. Good luck.

I have gotten so fearful of doctors. On one hand, we should trust, and on the other, they scare me. I always feel so threatened that my pain Dr will take away my meds. I hate this!

Be careful who you talk to ask a trusted family doctor if you don't have I have found that my doctor's and specialist sent me to pill doling therapist. I actually did better with a chronic pain specialist. Also if you can stand it massage therapy I at 1 time couldnt even be hugged touched manipulated. I still have these days . Good luck