Elderly patient denied pain prescriptions

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Elderly patient denied pain prescriptions

Judith Di Fonzo says:

November 16, 2024 at 4:56 AM

I am diagnosed with lumbar fractures, herniated & bulging discs, scoliosis & painful Ehlers Danlos hypermobility plus destroyed ACLs & MCLs. I can't take NSAIDS & I have hypertension. The orthopedist gave me an NSAID prescription saying I could get addicted to stronger relief medication. I am in my late 70's & my life has been reduced no life due to the inability to move without pain or even have painless sleep. I am so upset over this indifferent, uncaring doctor! There is no excuse for such illegitimate practice of medicine.

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- Don't blame the doctor. Blame the CDC and the unscientific opioid
  
  Shelley Clark says:
  
  November 17, 2024 at 10:21 PM
  
  Don't blame the doctor. Blame the CDC and the unscientific opioid guidelines passed in 2016. The DEA weaponzed them and since then, doctors are terrified to prescribe opioids for fear of arrest and losing their license.
  
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