July 2021
Why did I get this e-mail? Most likely, because you've reached out to Claudia A. Merandi, patient advocate, for help for yourself or for your loved one who's been left to suffer.
Please bear with us as we are updating our website to bring you the latest news in the pain community.
FAQ's: We will answer a different FAQ in every newsletter. Today we are answering #10. Feel free to send us your questions!
- Why can't I find a doctor to treat my pain?
- Should I move forward with surgery?
- What do I do if the pharmacy won't fill my script?
- Will the CDC suspend the guidelines?
- What are the organizations PROP, Shatterproof, Fed-UP, and Steve Rummler Hope Network?
- Should I go to the ER for severe pain?
- What is Narxcare and how does it affect me?
- What is the PDMP/PMP and does my state use it?
- Is there anything I can do to help our cause even when I’m too sick to leave my house?
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Has anything positive happened in the pain community? YES!!!!
It is with great happiness to share with you all R.I. Governor, Dan McKee, signed into law Senate Bill 384, which exempts people with chronic intractable pain from the horrific 2016 CDC guidelines. Truly thankful to Rep. Gregg Amore, Sen. Val Lawson, Sen. Josh Miller, and retired state senator/lobbyist John J. Tassoni who worked so hard on this bill.
How will this help my state? While getting legislation sponsored on a federal level is our goal, we must get bills sponsored in all 50 states.
********AND THAT'S WHERE YOU COME IN!!!********
Your donations allow us to advocate, educate, and legislate on behalf of the millions of pain patients and prescribers. So, if you can donate, even one dollar, please do so!! Lobbyists are costly but necessary in this process.
More good news from The Doctor Patient Forum: Claudia had a face-to-face meeting with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse regarding a DOJ oversight hearing. We must remove the DEA from our doctors' offices!!
Check out the recent interviews Claudia did with United Patients Group.
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Our VP, Bev Schechtman
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Pain management doctor and malpractice attorney Dr. Dan Laird
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Chronic pain patient Kerri .
Remember.....you keep fighting and we'll keep fighting!!
THE WINNER OF THE DUMBEST STATEMENT AWARD:
When asked which is more dangerous, an oxycodone Rx or heroin:
Stay tuned for mock interviews, skits, and other parodies making fun of the anti-opioid zealots. Let's laugh and have some fun while we are fighting for our lives!
