Pain Relief Shouldn't Be A Crime
We speak the truth the media ignores; pain patients are being abandoned, forced off opioids, and ignored. We provide the education, resources, and community they need to fight back, and we support the providers willing to stand with them.
What We Do:
Start Here – You’re Not Alone
If you’ve just been cut off from pain medication, denied care, or abandoned by your provider, you’re not alone. We will help you understand why this is happening, what your rights are, and what you can do right now to protect yourself & fight back.
Posted on nicole marieJune 29, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finally, someone who is willing to stand up to the filthy medical industry and fight with and for people with chronic pain who have been treated like garbage by the medical mafia. After being forced to taper off my pain meds in 2019, along with every other pain patient in NY, I finally found a pain management clinic, but was duped into thinking that my ONLY option for my lifelong, extremely debilitating and intractable pain was a pain pump filled with fentanyl. That pain pump trial injured me, and I was further injured by the steroid epidural injection, and then refused pain management for the pain they caused me. My life is forever altered in the worst way because of what they put me through. All I want is compassionate and adequate pain relief, and I finally have hope that I will find that, thanks to the Doctor Patient Forum. God Bless those who are willing to help those of us who deserve to have our very real pain treated and managed!🙏🏼♥️Posted on Michael PecoraroJune 25, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for helping to bring awareness of untreated pain.Posted on PJ TMay 21, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So greatful for this organization in giving people with chronic pain a voice!!! They are doing God's work! Chronic pain management patients are Not Drug Seekers! We need help. The DEA, FDA is killing people who can't get pain relief! If you're actually successful at finding a physician to treat your pain you then get to battle it out with the various pharmacists who are refusing to fill the prescription. Don't know what I do without these individuals who are bring hope to a population of people. Who's voice has been silenced. Suffering chronic pain is such a hopeless place to be. We have a death care system that has no compassion for anyone dealing with any sort of chronic medical issue. If they can't make money off of you, they don't want to care for you. Pain patients have been villanized for far too long. People with chronic pain are not drug seekers! We are individuals who simply want to be able to function. We didn't ask to be left in this condition. Having serious chronic ongoing health issues is a reality for a lot of people. Who still have to get up everyday and lead a quality life. Pain medication makes that possible.Posted on Diane WingoMay 4, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. THIS NEEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FOR THOSE OF US THAT SUFFER DAILY AND ARE NOT JUNKIES.Posted on Julea AMay 1, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The dr patient forum has been a Useful non profit to give support and education for chronic intractable pain patients . During this war going on against pain patients who are being left to suffer without proper pain management . The dr patient forum will advocate for you and help you not feel along in your Journey . Claudia has dedicated her life to help those who are living with debilitating conditions and have no knowledge and support .Posted on Deborah TylerApril 27, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I happened upon your Forum just the other day and am really hooked on all your reels and postings. This issue is so important and you put all the pieces together really well in short but powerful reels. Currently I am experiencing being referred to one of these "drill mills"as you call them. I went to an orthopedic surgeon for a consult about possible back surgery. It was decided I was not a good candidate but I am and have been in a great deal of pain from this condition, which the surgeon acknowledged. When he then said "shall I refer you for pain management?" I literally thought that meant he would call in a prescription for Norco or something along that line. I am 74, very knowledge in general about medical systems, addiction and mental health as I spent 40 years working in that field in California. I quickly realized what a scam the referral was ( you have described them so well, I won't repeat it here; but my PC Dr. is also reticent and uncomfortable with telling me what is really going on etc. I also am a breast cancer survivor facing a possible recurrence of same and am getting a runaround that reflects not only this new landscape of CDC tyranny, doctor intimidation, and a pervasive general propaganda campaign from every level of medicine about opioids - which I call - " have you tried ibuprofen?" So I live in South Carolina and wonder how I could participate in supporting your very important movement? When I was employed I founded and chaired many task forces to address pressing social issues of the day - such as addiction etc. Now these diagnoses have been conflated with pain management in a most absurd but obviously dishonest way. A combination of weak doctors, ill informed doctors, doctors who are intimidated by the consequences of big brother ( CDC et al) watching them, and as you describe, a greedy predatory new movement of medical treatment, actually intended to prevent people from getting pain relief, but set on, taking their money, time and ignorance through the use of "pain clinics." Disgusting and horrible. I agree that a full frontal attack, including law suits, confrontations of dishonest doctors and hospital administrations is critical. The fear of losing your doctor is real and Big Brother function of NarxCare that you have explained it really scares me. Isn't this rating system that looks into your past medical hx, a HIPPA violation at the very least? Thank you for all your good work. DeborahPosted on MARY MCINTYREApril 3, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hi,my name is Mary McIntyre. From Florence Alabama. I was diagnosed about 12 years ago with chronic migraine. I have been tried on almost all meds for prevention or abortive. Also Botox. I had a bad reaction. But all the others did not work. Or the pain meds caused rebound. Fast forward to 6 or 7 years ago I was tried on Butorphanol nasal spray. It has been a miracle. But since being on it I’ve been diagnosed with Ciliac,RA and a Absorbtion issue. Explains why most oral meds didn’t work. Anyway had to change pharmacies to Walgreens. The location I moved to has been a nightmare. First script they would not fill me hen the dr ordered. Because I had filled a few days before. My Dr has me filling every 8 days just to keep from raising a red flag. It blows my mind a pharmacist can override a doctor. We were trying to change my fill day. But in order to do that I will have to be without my spray for 8 days. There has got to be change.
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Media & Recognition
We understand the devastating impact that forced medication tapering, treatment termination, and stigma can have on individuals living with chronic pain. With millions of people across the U.S. suffering in silence, our work focuses on giving patients a voice and providing the resources and support necessary for accessing appropriate pain relief.
We believe in patient-centered care, transparency, and ethical practices. That’s why we partner with healthcare providers to advocate for better policies and push for reforms that protect the rights of pain patients while ensuring safe and responsible prescribing practices.
We Want To Hear Your Story
Your experience matters. Whether you’ve faced challenges with pain management, treatment denial, or medication reduction, sharing your story helps raise awareness, inspire change, and let others know they’re not alone. Your voice can make a difference—help us advocate for better care by telling us your journey.