Hopkins has a wonderful reputation. I hope they can help you. Believe me, it is not just your age, regarding the prescribing of opiates. All doctors hesitate, and in my state of Florida, where abuse is high, even more so. Hope you get the help you need. Glad you didn't have to go to the ER. Your PCP really should have told you ahead of time, about leaving town. All my best to you....ginnie