Is The Lack Of Access To Pain Meds Even Worse The Younger You Are And Also How You Look? | MyChronicPainTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyChronicPainTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyChronicPainTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Is The Lack Of Access To Pain Meds Even Worse The Younger You Are And Also How You Look?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

For example I know of older people that went to the same doctors as me and they got prescribed pain meds while I was denied. Or is it because I'm covered in tattoos and therefore look like the stereotype drug seeker?

posted May 29, 2021
•
View reactions
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

That is BS you have tattoos. Stop labeling people. Makes me so mad. Im sorry they are treating you so badly. You deserve help just like everyone else. Im truely sorry. My gosh that many surgeries. God bless you hon.

posted June 22, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Not that I'm super young anymore. I'm 48 and just had my 24th surgery a couple weeks ago and was in my opinion under medicated for that. I'm still having pain from it and was only given a weeks supply of pain meds which given my normal pain was practically useless. But yeah I see all thru my med records where doctors note that I'm heavily tattooed as if that means something.

posted June 10, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Stereotypes yes .its unfortunate.
Find advocate s to help you! American Pain and Disability or Don't Punish Pain, both awesome groups!!

posted January 30, 2022
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hmp37 , That’s a bunch of BS… They don’t live in your body. Therefore don’t know your pain… BS!!!,
Ritchie

posted August 9, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My doctor sent me over to a pain management doctor and she had the nerve to tell me that I was to young for pain medication😲 I was just lost for words.

posted August 8, 2021

Related content

View All
Anyone Have A Pain Pump?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Is DEA Going To Crack Down On Those Who Take Pain Meds For Real Pain More Than What They Have Done Already?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Do You Feel That People Think That Your Pain Is All In Your Head?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use and Privacy policy.
Already a Member? Log in