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You can Track and also get alot of info here here http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s621View Thread

Read the info here
http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/narcotic/laws_and_regulations/part_c-chapter_447-laws_of_2012-faq.htmView Thread


In New York State effective February 23, 2013 hydrocodone containing products like vicodin, lortab, cough meds, ect became Schedule II. This isn't federal, at least not yet.View Thread

"FDA introduces new safety measures for extended-release and long-acting opioid medications
Strategy emphasizes education for prescribers, patients on highly potent pain relievers"
"It is expected that the first continuing education activities under the REMS will be offered to prescribers by March 1, 2013.
There is no mandatory requirement that prescribers take the training and no precondition to prescribing ER/LA opioids to patients. However, the Obama Administration endorsed a mandatory training program on responsible opioid prescribing practices in April 2011 as part of its comprehensive plan to address the epidemic of prescription drug abuse. The program, which would be linked to DEA registration by providers, would require legislative changes that are being pursued by the Administration"
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm310870.htm
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I believe I know what you're referring to when you say ". I am convinced that he is culturally prejudiced against women to the point of misogyny." It is Not Racism. It is a matter of the dr being from another country where the customs and language vary greatly from ours.
I would change drs and try and find one that is from the U.S. because if you don't you may run into the same problem again.
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I'm curious about what the "rough start with the partner," was. Could the partner have written something in your chart that the main doctor misunderstood ?View Thread

The pain in your left arm and shoulder could be from problems in your neck or from putting pressure on your elbow by leaning on it.The pressure on your elbow is something that a person can do without realizing it...until the pain hits. You might be leaning on it when you move around or you could be leaning on your elbows to try and move around in bed. This could be especially true if you're laying down reading, talking on the phone, ect. Just try to be move aware of where your elbows are and any pressure you may be putting on them..it doesn't take alot. If you are putting pressure on your elbow and stop it, the pain should begins to subside then you've probably found the problem. BUT, mention it to the doctor when you see him, even if the pain in your arm and shoulder has improved.View Thread

I hope nothing in my reply offended you. If it did, I Apologize, that was not my intent.
BlessedLadyView Thread
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