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Can you tell me how to get my doctor to prescribe me the right pain medications?

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You & your doctor : may not agree on your opinions about what the RIGHT pain medication is. Your doctor is responsible to safely prescribe and to keep risk at a minimum. The requirements differ by state: http://www.medscape.com/resource/pain/opioid-policies

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