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@tyty333 I want your dentist Seriously, Mine is fine and they're a pretty small office that does some very good work. He knows with me to be on the lookout for additional roots bridges are his specialty. Equally, he's referring me to the proper surgeon if it does require the implant (I'm really hoping no) I thought I mentioned that in the OP but I guess not.
But no, they don't "give out meds". I had always heard the closer to Miami, the more careful some tend to be. Case in point; I whacked my hand (thought I had broken something) and it swelled up like a balloon and couldn't get my ring off, They got the ring off (cut the band AND me!) and and I got a few little stitches...but I got zero for pain meds at urgent care. I got the "you should take Ibuprofen" talk. In their favor they were willing t give me the 400MG prescription tabs which I cannot take
Pain med paranoia is the other reason why I'm so glad I have a MM card.
Hope all goes well with you, I'm still not eating because anything I put in my mouth hurts like hell an makes me nauseous (including coffee) I do try to take in protein drinks when I can.
Yes, my OS doesnt seem to have a problem with handing them out but I have talked to other Docs that have said they are really tightening down on
pain pills and certain drugs. I think they are starting to make docs (in FL) put prescriptions in on-line so that someone (state/FDA/???) can track
prescriptions better and see if you are doc shopping. One doc told me they can order a small amount of pain killers for you but if you need more you
have to go to a pain management Doc that specializes in trying to keep you out of pain. Its all good stuff if you ask me but I do feel for people who
are in constant serious pain. I voted for the MM law lead by John Morgan a few years back hoping that people could find relief without major drugs.
Let us know what you decide and how it goes. I feel sorry for all of us going through this mess! It really is a pita to be blunt!