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A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Richmond, TX

What can we do?? I can't afford to doctor shop, copays are too expensive, especially with my only income being SS. Not to mention I take insulin that costs (Phone number can only be seen by MyChronicPainTeam users) COPAY!! Spondylosis is killing me. My only option is gabapentin and muscle relaxers and Meloxicam. Have good and bad days, bad days would love tramadol to keep me functional. Can't find a Dr that thinks I'm not a drug addict. For effin tramadol!! The other choice which doesn't work is… read more

April 28, 2020
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Get involved, www.sickofsuffering.com and any other groups you can find, share with us if you have better. Thanks!!

April 29, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Sounds like you need a physician specialist who listens and is willing to work with you. Do you have an urban area or university medical center? I hear you, have to start in a better direction. Where are you, what type dr, support system?
never give up ty kathy

April 28, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

NO!!! You didn't say anything wrong! I'm really bad with this site, technically! LOL I agree, that it's unfair how we can't get the medication we desperately need! I have been treated in the E.R. back in February as a drug seeker!! The situation is unfair, and uncertain...

June 14, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

sorry, did i say something wrong?

May 23, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Ha ha ha, THC is illegal in Texas.

May 21, 2020

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