GINNY: a few quick questions.

From: Nancy E. Hale (nanny@nbnet.nb.ca)
Thu Jun 28 18:34:11 2001


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)

Not since I quit my job - prior to that time I was given Ibuprofen only.

2. What "excuse" did your doctor give you for not prescribing narcotics/opioids? (fear of addiction, physical or psychological side effects, etc)

I was told "Not necessary" and addictive 3. What medication are you currently taking for pain? (name, milligrams per dose and how many times a day). Is it effective?

I am on 30 mg of Codeine four times a day. It is not diminishing the pain, and is making me nauseous and light-headed.

5. Is your ARD related pain preventing you from beiing a productive person? (able to work, take care of family, etc)

Yes - I find it difficult to keep up with the housework, and had to quit my job because it increased my pain levels beyond tolerance.

Hope this helps Ginny

Nancy in NB


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