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Old 04-13-2011, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RSD_Dan View Post
I read your post before my appt just didn't have time to respond. I calmed myself down doing what I could exercise wise and breathing techniques, and took a 1mg klonopin.

The appointment was ok, although at the beginning I told him I would be going back to my original neurologist and (Dr. Argoff) who referred me in the first place. I also told him I was displeased with his attitude and treatment towards myself, a patient and his customer. He responded by saying he wanted to make sure I was not drug seeking, and then went on to say that he would like to still try and work with me in some manner.

He then went on to say that he would not prescribe me any narcotics or muscle relaxers as I had tested positive for THC (no **** sherlock, I had stated that I am an occasional user of cannabis from time to time on your little sheets and before you even gave me the **** test, so what was the point?). Not that I want to be on these things forever but they help a little for now. He did give me a script for pool physical therapy which I asked for and know I need.

At least I have an appointment with Dr. Argoff and he has enough time now for me to be a regular patient, and he also is a friend of my mothers and her boyfriend (who works in oncology at the same hospital, Albany Medical Center). This guy is also a lot more reasonable and friendly, and doesn't wear oakley reading glasses and $7,000 suits to work like that other @$$.

Thank you all for your help and support it has been a real life saver, I wish I could comment on all your posts and reciprocate a little more right now but I have to go, thanks again.

-Dan
Dan,

I went back and read you post and just 2 more things. Be carefull with the klonopin it's a benzodiazapan and can do more harm than good, trust me.
And 2 I wouldn't worry about cannabis on a urine sample. Most if not all test new patients just to make sure there not doing other drugs. Cannabis is being percribed in NJ and about 15 other states as treatment for RSD and other medical conditions.

Dan like I said I have been in PM for 7 years. I have seen some crazy things just while sitting in the waiting room and I can see why these doctors are paranoid. Some people just act crazy when after they tried to get over and lost. If someone walked into my office and behaved in such a manner I would just call the police they end.....

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