>1. Have you recently been refused or denied adequate pain medication?
>(by "adequate" I mean, are you on a prescription that is not relieving
>pain but the doctor has told you it "takes time" or that he cannot
>prescribe anything more potent)
Yes!!!!!!
>2. What "excuse" did your doctor give you for not prescribing
>narcotics/opioids? (fear of addiction, physical or psychological side
>effects, etc)
Addiction, not necessary and pain was all in my head.
>3. What medication are you currently taking for pain? (name, milligrams
>per dose and how many times a day). Vicodin (hydrocodone 5mg/APAP 500mg) PRN, Tylonol Artritis Strength 2x650mg, 3xdaily.
Is it effective? Not all the time.
>5. Is your ARD related pain preventing you from beiing a productive
>person? (able to work, take care of family, etc)
Yes, I have been missing work, not going out anywhere and not doing chores, etc.
kcmo rose