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I can't fucking believe this shit! 
S I've been looking for a primary care doctor for ages, pretty much all year. My area is growing fast and I called literally ever doctor's office around, twice and some three times. Usually had ti leave messages. Most don't even call back, some do and say sorry, we're nor accepting new patients. It's been crazy.
Well, today I called 2 places. The first one answered, and it's my preferred choice, it's a private practice that my girlfriend goes to and is really happy with, she says the doctors actually spend time with you and pay attention, as it's not part of a giant hospital medical system. They asked me a series of questions, and then when they asked what medications I'm prescribed, I told them my Taltz, for psoriatc arthritis... and then I said suboxone. She totally changed her whole tone of voice and started sounding dismissive instead of friendly. She was like "well, sir, unfortunately we won't provide that medication so you are not a good fit for us, so we have to decline you" I was like wait, what? Well, I have a different provider for that, you wouldn't be prescribing it. She said "it doesn't matter, we don't work with patients who are on narcotic drugs" and then hung up.
It's fucking discrimination, is what it is! I am 39 years old, and I stupidly have not been to a primary care physician in over 10 years. I have concerns... I am relatively certain my prostate is enlarged, and I have back pain, and I just in general want to be on top of my health. If I have cancer, I want to catch it early. What the fuck is this discrimination? Do people on opiate replacement because they're trying to improve their lives not deserve medical care? Fuck that shit.
I'm so pissed off about it.
My question is this. The second place called me back and said they are taking new patients and they emailed me a link to a web form the fill out information. The instructions say "enter the information below so we can see if you'll be a good fit for our family practice". At the bottom, as I suspected, there is a field for current medications. I have it all filled out minus the suboxone. Do you think I should submit it without mentioning the suboxone? Or are they going to know? I use an online provider, QuickMD, whichm insurance does not cover (though it does cover the prescription).
It sucks because I want to be honest... I have concerns about the suboxone, too, and I want to start tapering off next year. Also I am almost positive my testosterone is way down because of it. But mostly, I am concerned about my prostate, and just want a dctor who can regularly see me and evaluate my health so I can make sure I remain healthy as I age. So maybe lying would be worth it since I'd get that other stuff. But maybe they'd see it on my records and then I'd be lying. And maybe this place won't deny me for being on suboxone.
Does anyone have any experience with this? Suggestions are welcome...
S I've been looking for a primary care doctor for ages, pretty much all year. My area is growing fast and I called literally ever doctor's office around, twice and some three times. Usually had ti leave messages. Most don't even call back, some do and say sorry, we're nor accepting new patients. It's been crazy.Well, today I called 2 places. The first one answered, and it's my preferred choice, it's a private practice that my girlfriend goes to and is really happy with, she says the doctors actually spend time with you and pay attention, as it's not part of a giant hospital medical system. They asked me a series of questions, and then when they asked what medications I'm prescribed, I told them my Taltz, for psoriatc arthritis... and then I said suboxone. She totally changed her whole tone of voice and started sounding dismissive instead of friendly. She was like "well, sir, unfortunately we won't provide that medication so you are not a good fit for us, so we have to decline you" I was like wait, what? Well, I have a different provider for that, you wouldn't be prescribing it. She said "it doesn't matter, we don't work with patients who are on narcotic drugs" and then hung up.
It's fucking discrimination, is what it is! I am 39 years old, and I stupidly have not been to a primary care physician in over 10 years. I have concerns... I am relatively certain my prostate is enlarged, and I have back pain, and I just in general want to be on top of my health. If I have cancer, I want to catch it early. What the fuck is this discrimination? Do people on opiate replacement because they're trying to improve their lives not deserve medical care? Fuck that shit.
I'm so pissed off about it.
My question is this. The second place called me back and said they are taking new patients and they emailed me a link to a web form the fill out information. The instructions say "enter the information below so we can see if you'll be a good fit for our family practice". At the bottom, as I suspected, there is a field for current medications. I have it all filled out minus the suboxone. Do you think I should submit it without mentioning the suboxone? Or are they going to know? I use an online provider, QuickMD, whichm insurance does not cover (though it does cover the prescription).
It sucks because I want to be honest... I have concerns about the suboxone, too, and I want to start tapering off next year. Also I am almost positive my testosterone is way down because of it. But mostly, I am concerned about my prostate, and just want a dctor who can regularly see me and evaluate my health so I can make sure I remain healthy as I age. So maybe lying would be worth it since I'd get that other stuff. But maybe they'd see it on my records and then I'd be lying. And maybe this place won't deny me for being on suboxone.
Does anyone have any experience with this? Suggestions are welcome...
