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Suggest Medication For Chronic Pain In Right Leg And Foot Post Injury

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Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Question: In in need of a doc to write me scripts for methadone I have neuropathy.I've been on methadone for 6years for chronic pain due to a gun shoot wound that shredded my sciatica nerve in my right leg and foot.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (15 minutes later)
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Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Methadone is a DEA Schedule II controlled narcotic, and can only be prescribed in-person by a physician who has directly examined the patient in-person. This is very strictly enforced by the FBI. I recommend you call your insurance provider and request a list of licensed methadone prescribers in your area who you can consult for a potential methadone prescription.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (49 minutes later)
can u percribe anything else for pain
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Only doctors who examine you in-person have the right to prescribe medication under US law. I can make some recommendations, though. I would suggest you consider other pain medications including the following:

Suboxone
Tramadol
Gabapentin
Venlafaxine

All of these medications are excellent for pain, without the negative effects of methadone. I would discuss these options with your doctor.

Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Suggest Medication For Chronic Pain In Right Leg And Foot Post Injury

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. Methadone is a DEA Schedule II controlled narcotic, and can only be prescribed in-person by a physician who has directly examined the patient in-person. This is very strictly enforced by the FBI. I recommend you call your insurance provider and request a list of licensed methadone prescribers in your area who you can consult for a potential methadone prescription. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers