I completely agree with you alt1268, and you are right... i need to get more active in speaking up/out. it's just wrong, wrong on so many levels. I will do more research and figure out who I need to write.

I watched a docu on pain the other day, and there is no reason that anyone should be in pain, as the meds are cheap and available. It's insane that we have to fight for the relief they offer. constantly having to prove our case. After a 4 hour ER wait, I couldn't believe that nurse was waiving the med in front of me "don't you want your medicine?" AHH. There is a special place in hell for her. It is times like those that I wish they could see what I feel, or be able to step into my body for just one minute... just one.