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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have chronic pancreatitis which has an unknown cause. I did nothing wrong or unhealthy to cause this condition. Sometimes I have to go to the ER for fluids, anti nausea meds and pain meds. Tonight I turned down morphine because it makes me very ill. I was then told I couldn't get a different opioid as a substitute. I politely asked a second time and heard no. Then I told them I was offended that they were implying I was a junkie because I requested a specific opiod that wouldn't make me sick. Only then did they give me the pain killer I needed.

I completely understand there is a serious heroin epidemic I this country and my heart goes out to those who struggle but doctors need to treat those of us with legitimate needs. I'm tired of being treated like an addict. Having a chronic condition is stressful as it is. I feel so betrayed when I ask for help and am treated like a liar. [/quote]

I have gastroparesis so I have a similar experience at the ER. Opioids are the only thing that helps with the pain at the point, but I don't need them at home. I'm typically stable in a few hours or a day and can just follow up with my GI. The ER staff often don't know anything about Gastroparesis and if I'm in pain, I can't communicate well what is going on so I bring a companion or show them a letter from my doc. I still get treated like crap because they assume I am drug seeking. Never mind that I'm also asking for IV fluids, a scan with contrast to see how bad the blockage is, and anti-nausea meds. However, the letter does help. We also tend to call my doc/his service and warn them I am headed to the ER. That way, they will check in on me sooner.[/quote]

I'm OP. My situation is very similar. The great majority of the time I am fine but when trouble hits I need the same three things--fluids, pain med and imaging. I'll try carrying some paperwork. This came on very unexpectedly. Good luck to you. It is no fun to have these conditions. [/quote]

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