Should our government be allowed to force us to live in Chronic Pain?
I am completely baffled by the lack of knowledge our current Doctors & Government have when it comes to people living in chronic pain. As of recently the State of Florida has banned the dispense of opioid medications with out a thought to what this will cause people that have been using this treatment for years & can no longer function due to pain & lack of treatment. When I heard they were cracking down on pill mills I was all for it. What I didn't know is they were going to do it with disregard to actual sick people. I do not wish my illness(s) on anyone yet these people don't even think about what will happen to us! Total disregard to human life. I can not simply sit here and say nothing, I feel a deep desire to speak up as loud as possible! If you live in chronic pain & feel you are being mistreated, misdiagnosed when it comes to management of chronic pain please sign this petition so I can forward it to our Government officials. It don't matter if we live in different states because I'm going to send this to Everyone. I pray God leads the way for me to do this as it is out of my element. But, the bottom line is I'm preparing for a long painful death & I need my treatment with opioid medication so I can try to live as functional of a life as possible. I have a husband & children & they need me for what it's worth, I'm wanting to leave happy memories, not PAINFUL Memories. How about you?
I have been reading every single story you leave in the comments and the pain so many of you carry is absolutely heartbreaking. My own health remains a daily struggle but seeing your names reminds me that I am not fighting this battle alone. I am putting together a packet of these experiences to deliver directly to the officials who have ignored us for far too long.
May 13, 2013
Seeing this momentum grow has been overwhelming because I know exactly what kind of suffering each of you has faced to get here. My own struggle to be a present mother while in constant pain feels a little less lonely today. I am gathering these stories now to ensure our officials cannot ignore our pain any longer.
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Linda Beck
8 years ago
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I have been treated for chronic pain for the past 20 years and suddenly I am unable to receive the medication I need. I have had cancer twice, I have fibromyalgia, lymphedema, degenerative arthritis and nerve damage. Now I am going to have to quit working and live in constant pain. I am not an addict I do not sell drugs more people overdose on Tylenol than opnoids why not take that off the shelf. And don't get me started on alcohol. I should not be treated like a drug addict.
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Linda Jordan
15 years ago
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My doctor just cut me off after 10 years of stable treatment. I can barely walk to the bathroom now and nobody cares. They are turning us all into prisoners in our own homes.
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Mark Ramos
15 years ago
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THIS IS NUTS. My back is ruined from construction and I cant get help anymore. They treat us like junkies just for trying to get through the day.
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Should our government be allowed to force us to live in Chronic Pain?
I am completely baffled by the lack of knowledge our current Doctors & Government have when it comes to people living in chronic pain. As of recently the State of Florida has banned the dispense of opioid medications with out a thought to what this will cause people that have been using this treatment for years & can no longer function due to pain & lack of treatment. When I heard they were cracking down on pill mills I was all for it. What I didn't know is they were going to do it with disregard to actual sick people. I do not wish my illness(s) on anyone yet these people don't even think about what will happen to us! Total disregard to human life. I can not simply sit here and say nothing, I feel a deep desire to speak up as loud as possible! If you live in chronic pain & feel you are being mistreated, misdiagnosed when it comes to management of chronic pain please sign this petition so I can forward it to our Government officials. It don't matter if we live in different states because I'm going to send this to Everyone. I pray God leads the way for me to do this as it is out of my element. But, the bottom line is I'm preparing for a long painful death & I need my treatment with opioid medication so I can try to live as functional of a life as possible. I have a husband & children & they need me for what it's worth, I'm wanting to leave happy memories, not PAINFUL Memories. How about you?
I have been reading every single story you leave in the comments and the pain so many of you carry is absolutely heartbreaking. My own health remains a daily struggle but seeing your names reminds me that I am not fighting this battle alone. I am putting together a packet of these experiences to deliver directly to the officials who have ignored us for far too long.
May 13, 2013
Seeing this momentum grow has been overwhelming because I know exactly what kind of suffering each of you has faced to get here. My own struggle to be a present mother while in constant pain feels a little less lonely today. I am gathering these stories now to ensure our officials cannot ignore our pain any longer.
3 Comments
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Linda Beck
8 years ago
Featured
I have been treated for chronic pain for the past 20 years and suddenly I am unable to receive the medication I need. I have had cancer twice, I have fibromyalgia, lymphedema, degenerative arthritis and nerve damage. Now I am going to have to quit working and live in constant pain. I am not an addict I do not sell drugs more people overdose on Tylenol than opnoids why not take that off the shelf. And don't get me started on alcohol. I should not be treated like a drug addict.
L
Linda Jordan
15 years ago
Featured
My doctor just cut me off after 10 years of stable treatment. I can barely walk to the bathroom now and nobody cares. They are turning us all into prisoners in our own homes.
M
Mark Ramos
15 years ago
Featured
THIS IS NUTS. My back is ruined from construction and I cant get help anymore. They treat us like junkies just for trying to get through the day.
I have been treated for chronic pain for the past 20 years and suddenly I am unable to receive the medication I need. I have had cancer twice, I have fibromyalgia, lymphedema, degenerative arthritis and nerve damage. Now I am going to have to quit working and live in constant pain. I am not an addict I do not sell drugs more people overdose on Tylenol than opnoids why not take that off the shelf. And don't get me started on alcohol. I should not be treated like a drug addict.