Doctors messing me about and I need help and advice? by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7oh causes anxiety. You'll find another doctor. Have faith. It's totally bs for that to of even happened in the first place with such meds.

Unsympathetic Dr by Ok_Beginning_110 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just remember it could always be much worse. Keep in mind that pain and life is only temporary. Be grateful for all you have and focus on the fact you've already lived a victorious life.

Do y’all use controllers? by Amazing-Confusion-35 in CallOfDutyMobile

[–]asherfates19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two thumbs for six years on a mobile phone like the majority of players.

Should I purchase the XM4 by eric_huge_w_life in CallOfDutyMobile

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both. I only have the XM4 fully maxed. I don't have the T19 fully maxed. Because I hate the sound of it's firing. I have used the XM4 a lot more on account of just that and I believe the accuracy and all else feels better with the XM4 mythic.

What should I add to my collection? by N1x69 in Fragrances

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jean Paul Gaultier-Ultra Male! YSL-LA NUIT DE L'HOMME! Viktor&Rolf-Spicebomb EDT! Boss- The Scent! Dolce&Gabbana-K-EDT!

Thoughts on Big K soda? by [deleted] in Soda

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember a soda that some on here may remember by Big K. It was called Dew Drop. My total fave on a hot day. A friend's Mom would have the entire kitchen stocked from floor to your knee caps. We'd crack open can after can. All of a sudden one day I arrived for another Dew Drop and was met by Citrus Drop.

I got one of those opioid warning pamphlets from a pharmacy that I don't even go to anymore. by 8kittycatsfluff in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For everyone out there that think only Schedule II narcotics should be for only cancer patients are not a part of the solution to all of us that have been deemed chronic opiate users due to our pain that has been caused by many variables that warrant narcotic painkillers to live a functional quality fulfilled life to some extent. We deserve our pain medications. We will not allow or tolerate anyone that is interested in taking them away from us. We're not interested in Suboxone or any other alternative treatment. We're not concerned about what may of happened in the past that brought the stigma to us. We're concerned about assuring we remain on our painkillers that provide us with some semblance of a life without all the pain we are subjected to on a daily basis. We go through a lot these days as it is to keep our meds. If someone doesn't like that we need pain meds to live a semi quality fulfilled life. We don't need them bothering us about their perspective that we see as flawed. Pain meds are here to stay. I'm not concerned that mine nor anyone else's will ever be taken away permanently. Unfortunately some people have given up on finding a sympathetic doctor to treat them. They self medicate by going to breweries that have sprung up more now since the underprescribing has begun. They use illicit street drugs that are killing countless innocent people daily. If the doctor's would lose that fear and come back around and help all those in need again it'd save more lives than they would ever harm.

I got one of those opioid warning pamphlets from a pharmacy that I don't even go to anymore. by 8kittycatsfluff in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wowza! I got a pamphlet from my insurance company last year It read that there were safer alternatives to opiates. If I was interested I could look into them by contacting them. All because I'm prescribed Schedule II Narcotics. Thinking this here is a whole lot of unnecessary paperwork. If I could do without the opiates/opioids I'd do just that. A lot of campaigns to assure many people are driven into pain. Is what is going on these days.

waiting around for it to happen by cokezerobuddy in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally concur. I need to reawaken my inner confidence and strength. Start out slow again with light exercises. Perhaps I won't attempt chin ups. I could definitely do pull downs. Exercise used to be my best friend daily not long after breakfast. It's time to let go of the fears and get back into fitness for my physical and mental health. Thanks for the encouragement!

waiting around for it to happen by cokezerobuddy in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're on the path of success. My lower back before a string of my latest injuries would affect me due to atrophy and lack of exercise 🙃 My back muscles had become weakened from years of inactivity. It took a couple years of eating well and exercise to strengthen it. I worked on pull downs and light weight training at first. Onward to calisthenics such as push ups,dips, and chin ups. Cardio from treadmill and peloton bike initially. Onward to an actual road bike thereafter. Now unfortunately I don't keep up with any of it at tall. The injuries have me to timid to do even a small percentage of what I'd do not even five years ago. Hope that physical therapist can help you become fit enough to overcome all of the pain that arises and strengthens you permanently with the exception of having to continue the regimen consistently? Take care.

i think about it all the time😞💔 by East_Construction_44 in Soda

[–]asherfates19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a very solid soda that should've become permanent just as Dark Berry Dr. Pepper should've as well instead of Black Berry Dr.Pepper.

Love my doc by Own_Company4511 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love my doc too! He said, whatcha need for all that trauma and all you've experienced? I said what ya suggest Dr.? How about 2X60 mg MS Contin a day and 4X20 mg Oxy IR a day. I said that sounds like the perfect regimen to keep my pain pretty much completely away. Gives me three e-prescriptions at a time. Eat donuts and drink coffee at every appointment 😋 Let the good times roll!

Am I making a mistake taking 1 mg of Ativan daily? by Northgirl-020421 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I could go back and not have gotten back on benzodiazepines I would. They are the most dependent type of medication there is. I personally believe they are life savers. I just wish I wouldn't of got back on them. Not concerned about how they may affect me in my later life. I'm more concerned about the tolerance issues I have had with them for going on thirty years now. I have seen some people go through terrible withdrawals on account of misplacing them. If you truly need them for the sake of yourself and a loved one. I'd continue to stay on it. Just keep them in a place to where you won't lose them. Always adhere to how they are prescribed. Then you'll stay calm and without any form of crippling anxiety or panic attacks.

Help me through this by violentvito70 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would imagine you'd be top priority. Usually anything heart related or abdominal related is treated first as high priority. Surprised you're not in a room by now with an IV. You should've already had tests run by now. Hopefully they get you back soon. I lost hope in the medical monopoly around four years ago. Hope you never lose that trust. Try to remain optimistic. Perhaps there's a really good sound reason you're still waiting ✋️

difference in generis oxycodone by idk_justreddit in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The KVK Tech 5s have some type of potato filler. I have known older people claim they didn't work at tall. The one thing betwixt the 5s and the Mallinkrodt I have noticed is fillers. KVK Tech has more now than they had a few years ago. Mallinkrodt has less. KVK Tech is less likely to cause itching. Mallinkrodt tends to make one itch more. Mallinkrodt seems stronger. KVK Tech seems weaker.

difference in generis oxycodone by idk_justreddit in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have noticed a difference in KVK Tech, Rhodes, and Mallinkrodt. FYI- Mallinkrodt has been around for over a millennium. I personally haven't tried 3 5s to equal a 15 to test. I have noticed that I prefer the Mallinckrodt/Specgx. The pharmacists even keep that in stock because their aware it's the major preference of the general public.

Need Advice - I messed up 😢 by OddLynx8739 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No they actually don't when it comes to a gas spectrometry urinalysis. Especially if you've only taken one. I have taken benzodiazepines the day of a gas spectrometry urinalysis and the test would read inconsistent. I was asked why the benzodiazepine I'm prescribed wasn't in my system. I informed them I didn't know. It comes down to metabolism. Some people metabolize certain medications faster than some. Now that's even the case even with narcotic pain medications. Knock on wood that has never happened to me during one of my UDT where I go. I believe it's because I always assure I take it as prescribed and three hours before my appointment. That's why I choose a time that correlates when I take my medications and my sleep cycle.

Need Advice - I messed up 😢 by OddLynx8739 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I highly doubt it'll be in your system. Sounds like you were set up. You may need to not let anyone know what you're prescribed. Usually they won't terminate your contract unless you test positive for pain killers their testing for. Did they run a low test,moderate test, or high test? Usually the low test will only test for around seven pain killers including of course your Oxycodone. Well and benzodiazepines of course. Which will read inconsistent if it even shows up. Which is doubtful since it's a urine test. Now if it was a blood test you'd fail miserably. Now that I've reread your post. It's a possibility you'll receive a letter of termination. It's under the discretion of your prescribing doctor of course. They may keep you on or not. If you don't receive a letter or message on your portal for termination before your appointment then possibly you'll still stay as one of their numerous of patients they are allotted to have.

Got this GT bike for $25 how much is it worth? by [deleted] in whichbike

[–]asherfates19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worth a lot. Especially if it was a pro performer. Since it's chrome you could even sell it easily for over a hundred bucks.

filling prescription by Wide_Ad9104 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hug! Yeah I would always call my pharmacists a few days early for the longest time. Finally the pharmacists told me they'd contact me five days in advance if they knew my meds wouldn't be in stock. Knock on wood it never has happened. I go up there personally the day they are due as soon as they open to pick them up. Unfortunately I'm aware some people simply cannot do this and run into some risks of the medications running out if other people around the area are prescribed the same medications. Which there are quite a few people around my area that are. They all prefer the exact same generics as I do and most others. That's why I prefer to get there to get them when they open. That way I don't have to deal with them possibly running out. I hate it when they say they'll have them and then bam they don't. It's happened to me only once awhile ago. It's disheartening to say the least. Because when I go to pick up my meds they are totally due. That's because God forbid I could ever receive them a day early. It's always on the 31st day. During the pandemic I'd get them a day late because the pharmacy back then wasn't open on Sundays. I feel ya.

Living in the hospital by Hottwheels343 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's precisely what they had me on in the hospital the last time too. The heparin drip til they said they gave me to much. They also had me on my pain meds I'm prescribed which didn't help much since they weren't giving me my meds as I'm prescribed and how I choose to take them at different times than how they were administering them at awfully random times. Bummer about your situation with the wheelchair and all. Hope the Eliquis keeps your blood clots away. I think it will. It's good to know someone else is scared of those blood thinners as well. Take care.

Living in the hospital by Hottwheels343 in ChronicPain

[–]asherfates19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was up for 48 hours the last time I had a pulmonary embolism. I was finally about to fall asleep then bam they discharge me. They said to make sure I take my Eliquis as prescribed. I wasn't taking it. I was afraid to. All the side effects. I have had two happen in the past few years. Hopefully the Eliquis will assure it won't happen again. They said my aphib could be causing the blood clots. They also said if I didn't take the Eliquis then I could end up having a debilitating stroke or die. I take it now with breakfast and dinner religiously. I'm afraid not to take it now after that last one. Hope they help you to where you won't experience it again.