To: The Ohio State House
Give Doctors the power to diagnose and treat their patients the way they see fit!
I understand trying to get drugs off the streets; I'm all for that. But patients having severe pain and chronic conditions should be able to be treated appropriately. It is frustrating to myself and others like myself and the doctors who want to treat us effectively! Meanwhile we sit here in extreme pain because new laws limit pain medications to those of us who need them, the same medications we have been prescribed for years. We've already jumped through all the hoops, played by all the rules and have been tested monthly. Is that not enough? Please help get the ones in pain the medications they need, and give their doctors the ability to treat patients appropriately.
Why is this important?
I have been effected by this problem, as well as everyone who goes to my pain clinic. I have been told that I must retire by three different doctors because of my major and multiple spine problems and EDS, and that they are sorry they are barred from using effective medications for pain. I've heard that they have cut the veterans of the United States of America off completely at the VA hospitals. How can they treat all of us who have fought for our country with such cruelty?