Got some new news, my case worker called me today and told me that they are transferring me to a different bupe doctor, one that is based in the Suburb next to mine (as opposed to the current one which is 40mins away). This new doctor prescribes both Bupe and Methadone, he also has direct links with pain management clinics and specialists.
My current case worker is going to call me sometime next week after the paper work is all sorted and i will then be transferred. This new doctor should beable to directly help with both my addiction AND my chronic pain issues.
Im actually surprised this happened coz my case worker and bupe doctor were so dead set on not treating my pain issue..i guess they realized that my addiction and pain MUST be co-treated, and that given their jobs they couldnt give me the support i needed.
My current case worker is going to call me sometime next week after the paper work is all sorted and i will then be transferred. This new doctor should beable to directly help with both my addiction AND my chronic pain issues.
Im actually surprised this happened coz my case worker and bupe doctor were so dead set on not treating my pain issue..i guess they realized that my addiction and pain MUST be co-treated, and that given their jobs they couldnt give me the support i needed.