How do I talk to my doctor to get enough narcotics prescribed for pain without being labeled drug seeking??

The VA has become very 鈥渘arcotic phobic鈥?in the last few years, making getting the drugs I need to function very difficult to get. What I need help with is, how do I converse with my doctor in order to be prescribed enough narcotics to help me get through the month relatively pain free, and get out of bed and on with my life, I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired it is not even funny, I just want to get enough pills to take the pain away, get out of bed and interact with my kids, as it is, right now I am spending 15-20 days a month in bed. Sorry to get so long winded here, I can fill you in on more details if you wish. I have tried to talk to my Doc exactly as I am doing here, but it falls on deaf ears. Also I am allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) so just taking some motrin or advil to help with minor pain does not work for me. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your time.

Mike
Norseman68@hotmail.com

Thanks you, I am trying to see another doc, but it is hard to do in the VA system. Not only do they have issues about prescribing narcotics for fear of creating addiction, they also have a problem giving out expensive medications, giving out cheap stuff that provides little to no relieve instead of the costlier meds that would solve the problem. It really bothers me that after all we sacrificed for our country, to have our health care be lousy and ineffective.

A bit ago, there was a scandal at the VA I visit in Salisbury NC, as somebody found out that a good number of docs practicing at the VA cannot even get a state license to practice in the state, UNBELIEVABLE! Seeing as they within VA system, they are considered federal, and are free of state restrictions, so while they are not skilled enough to administer to civilians, it is fine to use them on GI鈥檚. I am just looking for a new angle or argument to convince my doc to see the light and give me needed meds for relief

There is no medicine for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 90% success in treating PAINS confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment for almost all non-infectious diseases.
Drugs directly affect the inner organs like liver, stomatch, kidneys and intestines and create more problems. Pl think avoiding them.

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It is a doctor's responsibility to relieve your pain, not let it be, or cause it.

If your doctor will not prescribe medication that will help, you should try a different doctor.
Your life should not be on the sidelines because of your pain. If your doctor can't understand the major problems with this, they are not a very good doctor. The health problems involved with depression (which would be easy develop in your situation) are great.
You need help managing your pain, wether it be narcotics or something else (depending completely upon your diagnosis) that is required, the possibility of addiction developing is not so great that you should be left in constant pain.
Bottom line: See a different doctor!
If this is not possible, see a couselor, who can help you present the seriousness of your situation to your doctor.

If you choose your doctor yourself (as we do in Canada), make sure you choose a compassionate doctor. You shouldn't have to suffer needlessly. Most doctors care, and will give you what you need. Mind you, don't use the medicine unless you absolutely must, because you can become immune to the effects through habituation. Good luck! P.S. My dad used to go to different doctors, to get several prescriptions for the same drug, but I DON'T recommend this!