[localinsight]

What do you mean by Las Vegas pain center
There are institutes, etc.

Do you refer to a certain doctor?

Thanks

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by localinsight

Yes, I am aware of contracts & urine tests.
I just choose to not have implant.

With systemic pain (residual from arthrits &
Neuritis treatment ) you would need 5-7
Of them in your body.

Unfortunately, I have had this condition for
30 yrs & it's defenerative.



Many people have similar there must be
A few doctors who treat them.

Any doctor you see will have to develop his/her own treatment plan. I don't think you will be able to just walk in to any doctor and tell him/her what you have decided you need.

[localinsight]

Someone @ the rehabilitation & pain center did email me back
Will keep you posted.

[localinsight]

Received email from someone @ rehab & pain institute.
They will take Medicare but will NOT prescribe pain medicine.

Wow. I feel like a criminal !!!
The hard but of this hand I was felt genetically should be the
Illness.

Too bad so many people have abused the system for $ &
What must be a high.

Maybe I should just try to contact rheumatologists. It's really
Not all that rare.

Thanks for everyone's advice!

[KonaKat]

Originally Posted by localinsight

Yes, I am aware of contracts & urine tests.
I just choose to not have implant.

With systemic pain (residual from arthrits &
Neuritis treatment ) you would need 5-7
Of them in your body.

Unfortunately, I have had this condition for
30 yrs & it's defenerative.



Many people have similar there must be
A few doctors who treat them.

they will treat it, but not simply by writing you a prescription every 6 months or so. They will no doubt offer some PT, biofeedback, other alternative tx in addition to any drugs needed. It's kind of (no, I take that back: IT IS) a "my way or the highway" situation. However the longer you are with a specific physician, he should be able to see if you're one of the good guys or not.

We had 2 very bad doctors in Hawaii - total charlatans. One ran his own "rehab" clinic across the hall from his practice, and the other was a pharmacist as well as an MD who demanded that you obtain your meds from him and no other. Finally found one who was not only smart but human, thank God.

[Girlesq]

Originally Posted by localinsight

Received email from someone @ rehab & pain institute.
They will take Medicare but will NOT prescribe pain medicine.

Wow. I feel like a criminal !!!
The hard but of this hand I was felt genetically should be the
Illness.

Too bad so many people have abused the system for $ &
What must be a high.

Maybe I should just try to contact rheumatologists. It's really
Not all that rare.

Thanks for everyone's advice!

Accelerated Rehabilitation and Pain Center prescribes medication--- I know personally because I go there and receive pain meds there as do many of my clients.

[Mechell]

I understand your frustration..all to well! I am in the same position well different medical problems ..I've lived in Vegas for 7 yrs from Utah kept my Dr in Utah for first two years and had to find a Dr here ..thus started my very painful journey & I'm still trying to find a Dr that is ethical & knowledgeable. But it's even worse. Now since the new laws & the government coming down hard on Dr's because of the drug addicts ..on my third Dr whom I've had to stay with because no 1 can't find a good Dr & no2 if I continue to try other drs I will b flagged or labeled as drug seeker & "Dr shopping " I hv been told twice by my primary care Dr & pain management Dr too " just move, go to California or back to Utah " I said it's not that easy & maybe if I made the$$$ u do then it might b possible. Basically there r not any good drs here ..unless someone can help guide me.. I am on disability & completely bed ridden now since the drs here won't treat me also convinced me to take half of meds..so I'm taking less than I was 13yrs ago & my MRI shows my injuries hv tripled in addition to other degenerative arthritis osteoarthritis pinched nerves 8 hernias & several more in my neck ..& surgery is not an option they say I would b worse..whatever u do do not ..DO NOT SEE DR MOHAJER ....he is arrogant & refuses to prescribe anything even a aspirin ..lol.my Mom has cancer & whole lot of other problems & he barely gives her a loratab...he said narcotics r not the way & r not to b used for injuries or pain it leads to addiction. Ha! Suffer that's what he said ..seriously so if anyone can help either of us please do so..& if I find some help I certainly will share information to everyone ..thnx for letting me vent..lol..& I do apologize for this being so long trying to shorten it..this is my life & I'm only 44 so very sad & almost ready to give up..keep praying & trying thnx again & God bless & take care

[localinsight]

So sorry to hear of your problems. Moved from Cali to MN
in 2006. Same thing happened. Finally found some good docs
But it took 3 yrs!

I fear the same thing happening You can't just move ESP
W/all that damage.

I waited forever to go on narcotics but finally couldn't live w/
The pain. Took years to find someone in Cali


Have been emailed & phoned by LV docs who said what you did.
Mine is Inherited Autoimmune. If 1 procedure helped I would
Need another 7 but I suspect it won't. Have been dealing w/
This for 20 yrs. don't want useless interventions which
May make it worse.


I am faxing info to a rheumatologist who I hope can refer to
Another specialist for pain. I am tired of being treated like
A criminal as well. Even acupuncture only lasts 1.5 days.
At 100.00 session who could Afford it?

Best wishes.

[Allie512]

There is a magazine (free) in Whole Foods that has a list of best doctors in Las Vegas. Am not sure how the list was generated but I found my doctors - w/o the list as it was not published then and they are all on it- by using Angie's list, checking their medical schools and board certifications; googling their names and seeing comments on Yelp and other sources; checking their medical licenses, etc.

[localinsight]

I was advised to obtain a specialist for the primary issue,
Autoimmune, & then have them send you to other specialists.

I have experienced that MDS want to develop their own plan
It's territorial.