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2/5 The Guideline is intended for primary care clinicians treating chronic pain for those 18 and older. misapplication includes applying the Guideline to patients in active cancer treatment, experiencing acute sickle cell crises, or experiencing post-surgical pain.
3/5: The Guideline does not support abrupt tapering or sudden discontinuation of opioids. This can result in in severe opioid withdrawal symptoms including pain and psychological distress.
4/5: In addition, policies that mandate hard limits conflict with the Guideline’s emphasis on individualized assessment of benefits and risks considering the circumstances and unique needs of each patient.
5/5: The Guideline’s recommendation about dosage applies to use of opioids in the management of chronic pain, NOT to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The Guideline recommends offering medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
Too late. Cut off (no taper) over a year ago because I moved and my new doctor wouldn’t refill my prescription. I had been taking my medication for a few years and 100% compliant. A year of zero quality of life and terrible pain. I’m lost. Now what?
Too late....VA cut off Veterans and they are committing suicide at record rates. DEA is raiding law abiding drs. Using these guidelines! Patients are left with NO Dr. You need to undo this damage in a big way! SHAME ON YOU
Too late!
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