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MaddMatt
Joined 2019
Posts: 29

Pain Management & Opioids

5 years ago

Hello to all in the Netherlands,

I am a retired man (63 yrs old/young?) looking to escape a bad & growing worse situation in the U.S. Our government has decided they know more about good healthcare than the Doctors that practice medicine. (absolutely incredible!)
After being in the care of a Pain Management Specialist for over 23+ years (the same Doctor; mind you); being prescribed Morphine Sulfate Extended release (MS Contin) along with Morphine Sulfate Instant release (MSIR) for breakthrough pain, successfully & without problems: now I am being looked at as if I have a drug problem and I am an addict..What the !?!?
I am trying to find a country that does not interfere with their Medical Doctor's ability to treat their patients or their pharmacies ability to provide medicine to people according to the Doctor's prescription.
Can anyone in the Netherlands let me know what the attitudes of their Doctors & pharmacies are, about the prescribing of Opioids and the availability of such?
(example: After consulting with a Pain Mgmt. Specialist & reviewing the 23 years of medical records: if the Dr. agrees that prescribing Pain Meds. is the correct thing to do; will there be a problem with the pharmacy filling the prescription?)
Any suggestions about this subject will be really appreciated as will being pointed in another direction if you know of one.
Anyone at all! Please.
Thank You & Regards,
MaddMatt

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