How can I find a good chronic pain Doctor who will keep prescribing me my medicines that I am on.?

Hi, How can I find a good chronic pain Doctor who will keep prescribing me my medicines that I am on. My doctor is leaving after 8 years and I am on a "good, working medication schedule" after many years of trying other things. We have found what works but now I need to find a new doctor who will prescribe me the same medications (narcotics %26amp; anxiety medications) within 30 days. I didnt get much notice so I need to move quick. I hate to go and see "20" (so to say) doctors for them to tell me that they cant prescribe them to me.


I live in Wisconsin %26amp; most doctors seem to be scared to prescribe narcotics even though I have been on them for years.


Shopping for a new doctor seems impossible in less then 30 days. How do I find a good one who will help me and keep me on the regimine that I have been on for 6 years?


Thank you.





I know I can go to a pain clinic for my pain but for my anxiety the way I am understanding it, I would have to find another doctor. I am used to just one. Thanks

How can I find a good chronic pain Doctor who will keep prescribing me my medicines that I am on.?
Pain management physicians are used to prescribing anxiolytics as a part of the complex of pain syndomes. If you are on chronic pain medications, then the proper place for you is a pain medicine specialist. Your current doctor should have made a referral, and to not properly hand off his patients is poor practice.





Have your records transferred, showing good control on the current regimen, to a pain specialist. They will continue the meds. As they specialize in pain control they may have some new ideas, but it up to you to discuss these and agree or not agree to try new things.





Good luck with your pain issue





If you look at the American Academy of Pain Management website they will have doctors available in your area.





www.aapainmanage.org
Reply:I would first get a copy of all mr medical records from current dr. The make a copy of these and give to your new dr. They are much more likely to prescribe what you have been taking when they see it on paper. Seeing a pain dr. instead of a regular PCP would be a good idea too. Most pain management dr.'s are big on prescribing meds.
Reply:Hi,I live in WI and moved here from Arizona.


I have chronic pain and am also on a combination of meds that work great and yes they sometimes want to change them but I stick to what I know works for me. It is getting really bad for people who have legitimate needs for pain pills after so many people abused the system just to get high. I even had to sign a paper in AZ with my Dr. that I would only get my pills from him and if he found out I played the system and went to several Dr.s for more I would be put on a list of abusers in that state and he wouldn't have me as a patient anymore...wow! That is what people that are looking to get high have done for us in pain. You can write me at my e mail if you like and if you live near me I can give you my Dr.s name.He is great,understands chronic pain, watches med use closely but these days a Dr. has to. Good luck finding one but start now in case you have to go to a couple before finding one that will believe you, see you do not abuse them and See's that the ones you are on work for you.
Reply:Find a pain management clinic, you may have to drive several hours each way, but in the long run, its worth it.