Chronic Pain
"I&#039;ve suffered from nerve damage for 10 years. I&#039;ve taken most all the medications prescribed for pain. I&#039;ve always needed to up my dose after short periods of time. I finally got tired of it not being able to function because the amount need to take the pain away would make me loopy or high. So I was put on methadone. Took that for 6 years still needing to up my dose 1-2 times a year. At end I was taking 12 pills a day. Found a doctor who suggested Subutex. I now have been on Subutex for 1 1/2 years not needing to raise my dose. I&#039;m taking 20 mg or 2 1/2 pills a day compared to 12 pills a day. Insurance fights me every 6 months saying it&#039;s only for addicts. I submit extra paperwork from my doctor. It&#039;s quite expensive too but worth it."