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Is The Lack Of Access To Pain Meds Even Worse The Younger You Are And Also How You Look?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Martinsburg, WV

For example I know of older people that went to the same doctors as me and they got prescribed pain meds while I was denied. Or is it because I'm covered in tattoos and therefore look like the stereotype drug seeker?

May 29, 2021
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

That is BS you have tattoos. Stop labeling people. Makes me so mad. Im sorry they are treating you so badly. You deserve help just like everyone else. Im truely sorry. My gosh that many surgeries. God bless you hon.

June 22, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Not that I'm super young anymore. I'm 48 and just had my 24th surgery a couple weeks ago and was in my opinion under medicated for that. I'm still having pain from it and was only given a weeks supply of pain meds which given my normal pain was practically useless. But yeah I see all thru my med records where doctors note that I'm heavily tattooed as if that means something.

June 10, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Stereotypes yes .its unfortunate.
Find advocate s to help you! American Pain and Disability or Don't Punish Pain, both awesome groups!!

January 30, 2022
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hmp37 , That’s a bunch of BS… They don’t live in your body. Therefore don’t know your pain… BS!!!,
Ritchie

August 9, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My doctor sent me over to a pain management doctor and she had the nerve to tell me that I was to young for pain medication😲 I was just lost for words.

August 8, 2021

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