My Lung DR. just snickered when I asked about pain Meds.?

Hi Lyn and thanks for your post. I really would NOT expect that from your medical doctor. What you need is compassion and understanding from your physician!
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Hi Lyn,
I am sorry to hear that you are having so much pain that need to have pain meds. I hope you find your answers soon.
Barbara Moore (site moderator)

Find a new Dr. You may need to see a pain specialist if your family Dr doesn’t treat pain. My Dad had the same problem and his Oncologist told him he didn’t treat pain, but he referred him to a pain specialist. With all the negativity about addiction and over prescribing I think a lot of Doctors are afraid to prescribe pain medicine but make no mistake, your Doctor was rude and uncaring to snicker at you! Your pain is real and you need a Doctor who understands that.

I’ve had my doc for 25yrs . If he did that to me I’d be finding a new doc . I have a lung doctor only saw him once met him once. And I see him in dec . Good luck lyn .