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Be Honest With Your Doctor

SPC123

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I went in to my doctor today and told him: I need more Oxy. He said "I have you a months supply, it's only been 3 weeks." I said "I am physically dependent on them, so when I feel the cold sweats come on I take some. Then when I feel pain I take more. And often times it ends up being twice as much as you prescribed. I don't want to be dependent, and I am willing to taper, but for right now, I need more."

So he doubled my scip, ordered the pharm to dispense half now at double dose, half in 2 weeks at a reduced dose, and said "BTW, if you run out of these early, I won't be here in a couple of weeks so you will have to suffer the WDs. Keep that in mind."

I love my doc so much.

My point is, being honest can often be helpful. If your doctor thinks you are lying or trying to game the system you might have less to no luck. If you are open and honest, you might get the support (and drugs) you need.
 
Yeah, I really like the guy. He never rushes you (which can be annoying because he's usually running an hour behind) and listens to what you have to say. Works with you on treatments rather than just telling you what to do. And we usually spend 10 minutes or so each visit just shooting the shit on politics and world affairs, or interesting facts or whatnot. Great guy.
 
Damn.....I wish I had a good doc like that.....

I am new to NW Arkansas and didn't even bother trying to play russian roulette with new doctors......Just bit the bullet and went to a MMT clinic.
 
^Exactly.

Your doctor is acting the way I wish all doctors acted when prescribing pain meds.

Having a long relationship with your doctor means he trusts you as well, you telling him the truth only reinforced this fact. :)
 
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