I’ve Finally Had Enough

@AmbiePam (132591)
United States
November 5, 2026 12:53pm CST
Some of you may remember my unfortunate journey with my current pain management doctor. My previous one, a dream of a doctor, died unexpectedly years ago. My current one has given me fits, but I won’t go into the biggest reason why I wouldn’t switch. Two people on Mylot asked me, I told them, and they actually had the nerve to say it was no big deal. It was a huge deal, but that was the last time I confided my biggest problem with him. But you might remember him not showing up, calling my prescription into the wrong pharmacy, and going more than a week before calling it into the right one. Ending up in Slovakia one day and the staff informing us in the office he’d call for a virtual visit that never came. Last month his certification with my insurance had lapsed, and you might remember my dad had to pay (cause I couldn’t ) $426 because of that. We were going on vacation, and there was really no other choice. So you figure in the month since the doctor finally got that worked out, right? Nope. Today, it still wasn’t resolved. This time, I told him to write the prescription for a lesser pain medication that was only $116 out of pocket. That way I wouldn’t have to bother my dad again. So I’m done with him. I’m going to hope what kept me from changing earlier won’t matter, but it’s gotten too ridiculous to keep going to him. Hopefully, the waiting list won’t be as long as I think, but if I have to go without, then I have to go without. Wish me ”luck”!
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@JohnRoberts (109064)
• Los Angeles, California
22h
You are very justified in your decision. He was more pain than help.
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• United States
22h
Are there really myLotters that talk to you like that? Yes, from what you've described, it's time to move on from Dr. McButthead.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
22h
Yep, but if I told you one of them, you’d probably say, “sounds about right”. The other would surprise you.
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• United States
17h
@AmbiePam regrettably a few mylotters on here need some kindness lessons
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@jstory07 (150249)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21h
You have to always do what is best for you. I hope you find the right pain Doctor that will help you.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
21h
Thank you!
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@Juliaacv (57902)
• Canada
21h
That's terrible. I truly don't understand your healthcare, but I do feel for you. You need to have a doctor who is attentive, for this. Good luck.
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@sallypup (70035)
• Centralia, Washington
21h
You do what is best for you. It is totally unfair and unjust that you have to be the doctor
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
22h
Good luck. I think it’s ridiculous that their certification to take a certain insurance company can just stop. Seems weird. lol. I hope the next one is better.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
22h
Thanks. I don’t know why a doctor just isn’t a doctor in their eyes.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
22h
@AmbiePam I’m sure there’s a lot of rules and regulations and stuff. But I still think it’s silly.
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@GardenGerty (170914)
• United States
15h
Wishing you all the best in this journey. I never asked why you would not change, but if it is something you think is a big deal, then it is a big deal.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
15h
Thank you, Heather. And you, no doubt in my mind, would think it’s a big deal.
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@snowy22315 (214691)
• United States
21h
You deserve a better doc for sure. I know you wouldn't be excited about going there...but you aren't too far from Okalahoma City right? Maybe you could find somebody there that cared and wasn't a pain in the butt. You don't deserve this.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
21h
He was actually in Oklahoma City because there was no one in Norman who didn’t have a tremendous waiting list. However, I got a new name for a pain management doctor from my radiologist friend today, and they said their waiting list is almost non existent. I have to see my primary care in the morning anyway so I’ll ask her to send a referral to this new clinic. If this works out, it could be the best “doctor” thing to happen for me in awhile. I’m cautiously optimistic.
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@snowy22315 (214691)
• United States
21h
@AmbiePam That's wonderful you don't have to wait! I have to tell you that is one thing I do appreciate about being in a small community..not only is it safer, and a lot of the people are nicer..but you rarely have to wait for anything, except perhaps the grocery store or Subway and my doc initially. Post office lines are very short, you can generally get in quickly in most places. Yay to no wait!!
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@GardenGerty (170914)
• United States
15h
@AmbiePam fingers crossed and praying.
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@FourWalls (90171)
• United States
15h
I would be reporting him to my insurance company for sending the prescription to the wrong pharmacy (that still causes people money.) You can also leave reviews online, and if he works for a group, you can report him to the head of the physicians group he works for.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
15h
OK, thanks Karen. I didn’t realize I could do most of that.
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@wolfgirl569 (142313)
• Marion, Ohio
18h
It's past time to find a different one
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@rakski (164387)
• Philippines
17h
good luck. I hope there is another one available soon for you.
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@RasmaSandra (102100)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
Virtual hugs and the very best of luck,
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
18h
Thank you, sweet lady.
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@NJChicaa (128340)
• United States
21h
I hope it works out
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
18h
I just need to take you with me.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
14h
@NJChicaa No, because you’d give me the right moral support to ensure I’d kick his @ss.
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@NJChicaa (128340)
• United States
13h
@AmbiePam ha nah girl I'm too used to doing that at work. I'd just take over.
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@MarieCoyle (64757)
•
21h
He truly seems like a very poor excuse for a doctor. I hate to think of you going without the medication you truly do need!! I will be praying there is another doctor that can help you.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
21h
Thank you, I appreciate it.
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• United States
54m
I really hope you can find someone who is dependable and sympathetic and willing to help. This guy just sounds like a nut job
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@JudyEv (390960)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
I wish you the best of luck in finding a new pain management doctor. Sending prayers too that you're able to find a more caring professional.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
9h
Thank you so much, Judy.
@Traceyjayne (15168)
• United Kingdom
18h
I do wish you all the luck in the world ….you have been messed about for far too long now ….
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@Shiva49 (28863)
• Singapore
6h
We need doctors that are not a pain to consult with. And they have to be empathetic to the needs of the patient. Thankfully, I can go to any doctor of my choice without hassle.
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@AmbiePam (132591)
• United States
5h
That’s wonderful. So many of our pain specialists are booked. Regular doctors, our main doctors, are much easier to go see a different one.
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• Rupert, Idaho
20h
I am sorry to hear it is been that bad with that doctor. And I hope it will not be a very long wait. I can understand being done with them when it has been that way, especially so long
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@Wrexxo (10776)
•
19h
the part where he ended up in slovakia and the office said a virtual visit was coming that never did is just bonkers... i hope the new place gets you in fast. sending good vibes ymmv but fingers crossed
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