I am on Methadone for severe pain in my back due to 3 lower disk, one that is bone on nerves on bone with arthuritis now. The other two are stenosis and in bad shape. Ive had 6 MRIS in 10 years. Ive taken or tried many different pain meds, this is the only one I dont crave more over, and yet it takes away my pain. Ive ben to Spinal surgeons who have told me there wasnt a who lot they can do. Ive been to several pain management doctors. They have all pumped me up on so much steroids, Im not a loud to have any, anymore. No wrecks or job claims, simply happened. Some say the cortisone made it worse. Im 58. I cant sleep or do house work or play with my grandchildren without help. The doctor I see now gave me the Methadone and Klonopin and It really helps. But he has moved away. The one who is taking his place had a fit! He doesnt understand that the Methadone helps with the pain and I dont crave it. The other helps with stress. It is Methadone 3Xs a day at 10mg. THe Klonopin is 2 times a day, 1 mg.  The new doc says Ill be dead in 1 week or on kidney dialysis even though I take a blood test every month and all is, as my doctor says, perfect! He shows it to me! So should I believe this new doc who says I couldnt be hurting as much as I say, and get off of the meds? If I do, Ill be in bed all day and night! Just need a second opinion!
Hi, if your doctor says something it is for your good only, and there is a possibility of being craving for the Chat Doctor.