Is this the way most RA doctors act or is it just ... - Page 6

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

On 8/4/2014 ivanatrump said:
On 8/4/2014 Ford1224 said:
On 8/4/2014 ivanatrump said:
On 8/4/2014 Ford1224 said:
RA docs hate their specialty. There's nothing they can do for most of their patients, so they just prescribe meds. They are the absolute worst as far as "caring." They do not care.

I've had RA for ten years and have had at least eight RA docs. I don't even go to an RA doc anymore.

This simply is not true. My RA doctors have been caring. Throughout his life my father had numerous RA doctors and his did everything in their power to improve the quality of his life.

Your experiences are not a reflection on all RA.

This is true, but then neither are yours.

I did not say mine were.

You were the one that made the blanket statement about:

RA docs hate their specialty.

They are the absolute worst as far as "caring." They do not care.

Oh . . . I hate it when we argue.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

sydsgma1 · ‎03-09-2010

I have dear friend who is an internist. He has told me that for many chronic illnesses there are protocols that are proven successful in a large majority of patients. He said his personal frustrations happen when people refuse or are afraid and then do not follow through on other suggestions. He never forces anyone to take any drugs because that is the patients right. But he has told me it is difficult when the condition worsens because it may well have been helped. He also prescribes pain pills sparingly, but will not let anyone suffer needlessly.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

On 8/4/2014 NoelSeven said:
It's a new day and most doctors know pain control is crucial. A patient in pain is going to be physically worse off, that's certainly true for SLE patients.

It's not a good thing to hand out Tylenol for major problems, and imo it means the MD got stuck in time decades ago.

Sure, they have to be careful about misuse, but there are people who need help and should get it.

My doctor warned about taking too much Tylenol as it can cause kidney damage. I would assume it should not be taken regularly on a long-term basis.

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Blondilocks · ‎03-14-2010

On 8/2/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 8/2/2014 kachina624 said: Doctors cannot call in or electronically order controlled drugs. You must have a written prescription which I believe is only good for six months. They now have people constantly monitoring patients who use them and doctors who prescribe them to cut down on abuse. Drug addicts have no problem getting what they want; the rest of us have to jump through hoops.

There are different levels of pain meds and what schedule of opioids determines whether it can be called in or not. Hydrocodone (vicodin) can be called in as can opoids with codeine but oxycodone (percocet) needs a paper prescription.

The laws vary from state to state. I live in NY eency but all narcotics even Tramadol require a paper script. We also have a registry system we check to see that patients are not getting multiple prescriptions from different doctors.

Blondilocks · ‎03-14-2010

On 8/4/2014 kachina624 said:
On 8/4/2014 NoelSeven said:
It's a new day and most doctors know pain control is crucial. A patient in pain is going to be physically worse off, that's certainly true for SLE patients.

It's not a good thing to hand out Tylenol for major problems, and imo it means the MD got stuck in time decades ago.

Sure, they have to be careful about misuse, but there are people who need help and should get it.

My doctor warned about taking too much Tylenol as it can cause kidney damage. I would assume it should not be taken regularly on a long-term basis.

Tylenol causes liver damage as it is processed and excreted from the liver. They recommend no more than 2000 mg a day.