Norm Sauceman Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 As you all know, I had an accident back in 1988..broke my neck, back and both arms....In 2002 I re-injured my neck and back and extended those injuries by four making a total of 3 levels in my back and 3 in my neck...I was completely bed-ridden the first three plus years until a new drug came through called Duragesic or Fentanyl. It is up to 80-times more powerful than morphine and is a very VERY dangerous drug if mis-handled and even slight mistakes can kill you...I have been on this drug for over 4 years with only a few hiccups that were pretty serious but I managed to be ever more careful with it for the whole time. NEVER doing anything that would jeopardize me going to jail, dying or even loosing this medication. It has been a miracle for me and has even taken up to last year to get adjusted enough to try and go hunting again. I went for my monthly check up with my doctor and I could tell something was wrong when he came in...The first thing that came out of his mouth was "It is NOT your Fault, Norm". and began to tell me how I had never been on direct Morphine. A result of that was that Workers Comp was forcing him to take away my patches that have worked so well for me and to put me on an equivalent Morphine dose...remember (up to 80 times less than what I had been on) SO, cold turkey they remove my patches and out me on the Morphine... Let me tell you... If you have never had to take pain medications for extended amounts of time you just can't imagine the **** I have just been through...Since Sunday evening I have been sick, withdrawals so severe I thought I was going to die...I was awake for just under 4 days straight itching, twitching, nauseous and just the worst I have ever been in my life...Just because Workers Comp want to save money...I could have died as a result of this and there was nothing I could have done about it...All in the name of saving money...the health and well-being of the person versus money...I really wish the auditor who did this would be forced to go through what I am going through this week..it is not over yet.. I still have about a week left from what the doctors tell me... So.. Please lift me up just a bit in your prayers...I need help... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 You got it Norm - I cannot even imagine what you are going through. Prayers my brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Wow, all to save a buck.... Prayers on the way from Ohio Norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 prayers on the way norm!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Prayers comeing your way man. Hang in there and be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'll be praying for you Norm :cowboy: Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Prayers sent Norm, that is pure criminal what they did to you. Hope you recover from it and the other drug does wonders to keep you the way you were feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 you got it Norm...wait until Obamma Care really kicks in...you may be turned down completly for pain meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 You are in my prayers Norm, and I'm hoping that in the long run, you will be much better off without that drug. I'm hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Prayers sent Norm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Prayers from New York Norm...Hope they change their minds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I can relate somewhat as to what you are going through! When I got busted up in the Air Force, I was on heavy doses of morphine for several weeks, when they took me off, it was H- - -! It took me about 2 weeks before I finally could keep food down and I thought my head was going to explode with headaches. Wishing you nothing but the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 prayers said, norm. it's too bad what's happening in the medical field today. really bad. my daughter works in this field and tells me that each month our hospital wipes off 3.5 million dollars mostly to illegals who can't / won't pay. they are on a free ride and it's costing each of us. go vote on tuesday and let the ruling party know how much you love them. or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Can't imagine what your going threw bud. Prayers sent your way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Good luck, I wish you the best. Unfortunately money is what drives the decisions in society, be it a business or a politician. If you ever need answers to something just follow the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Norm...So sorry to hear this brother! Hang in there. Nothing gets me going more then insurance companies dictating our lives! Good luck Norm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Prayers sent...hopefully it will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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