Pain management, Pain Killers, Pain Relief, Austin Wellness Dr.Vincent Bellonzi is a chiropractor and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He has been in practice for over 12 years. He received his Doctorate from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1991. Since 1998, Dr. Bellonzi has practiced in the Austin area. He works with athletes at every level to provide sports conditioning and rehabilitation. Visit Dr. Bellonzi’s website at www.bewellrx.com http This video was produced by Psychetruth www.myspace.com www.youtube.com © Copyright 2008 Austin Wellness Institute. All Rights Reserved.
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#1 by kamariegrosz on April 20th, 2010
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bamboo4tameshigirl is absolutely right…been there, doing that now. Natural does NOT work, diet and exercise do NOT work, and if you don’t have chronic pain you have absolutely NO IDEA what you’re talking about…walk a mile in my shoes…
#2 by Hertsman50 on April 20th, 2010
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This guy is an idiot, he has probably never experienced anything more than a minor headache. I suffer with chronic back pain and I tried everything including surgery before taking drugs. I’ve tried all sorts of alternative remedies and spent a fortune on herbal products from the internet. This guy is talking bullshit. I have tried all the diets he has suggested but it didn’t make any difference. Opioid therapy is the only thing that has restored some quality of life.
#3 by Globodyne on April 20th, 2010
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Purdue is the best pharmacuetical company there is devoted to pain management. I have chronic moderate to severe pain from MHE and Fibromyalgia and I NEED my Dilaudid/Fentanyl to receive relief. I’ve tried Lyrica, Cymbalta, Tricyclics and they do nothing to touch my pain. Supplements/herbs are so wimpy and should only be indicated for minor pain as they do next to nothing for my level of pain.
#4 by JesusChrist101 on April 20th, 2010
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This sounds like therapy for minor pain, not for moderate to severe pain. Strong opioid therapy is not meant for treating drug addicts as you seem to think: that’s what methadone is for. Severe chronic pain is what opioid therapy is meant for. Your form of therapy seems to be targeted towards people with low tolerance for pain and a large probability of accepting a placebo effect as a form of treatment. “Avoid Austin Wellness for severe pain management”? Thanks for the advice…
#5 by Davesbadgto on April 20th, 2010
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This guy is of his rocker i have had chronic migraines for 3 years and opiates are all that have ever worked for me. I changed me diet completely no caffeine no alcohol and i see a nutritionist to balance my diet. Still after all that no difference i can’t be a father to my kids with out the opioid therapy. I have been to some of the best Dr. in NY and they would never say anything like this man good luck to any of his patience.
#6 by Correctivemind on April 20th, 2010
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He is the victim. Not anyone else.
#7 by JJMillertime on April 20th, 2010
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This doctor needs to read “Opioid Therapy in the 21st Century”
He doesnt know the difference between drug addicts and pseudo-addiction. Drug seeking behavior for the purpose of pain relief and not for euphoria.
I guess the next thing he is going to say is diabetics are drug addicts for taking insulin.
Someone without pain doesnt need pain killers, just like bodybuilders dont need insulin, but people with intractable pain do need pain killers just like diabetics need insulin.
#8 by JJMillertime on April 20th, 2010
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This doctor should have his licensed revoked. Opioids gave me life back. I am 26 and was in a severe car wreck. I know have metal rods in my back and screws in my shoulder.
I wouldnt be able to go to school or work without my medication. I hope this ahole gets in a bad carwreck and I will just tell him to have a better diet.
#9 by rturnerful on April 20th, 2010
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What a moron. I wish he felt what I feel in my feet/legs/hands for 2 minutes! Plus I have face cancer along with damaged nerves from diabetes peripheral nueropathy. My god, the pain is so bad even during the night that I literally scream out in pain, all alone in my apartment- just moaning in pain through the night… The night , which I don’t know why is worse. Yeah.. I’ll get my zen…When I’m dead!!
#10 by yourright100 on April 20th, 2010
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prutledge07>
You sound similar to me…I also waited many years to ask for help with my pain. Just 2 weeks ago I was ambulanced to the ER as a result of a severe panic attack (1st one in nearly 50 yrs)
Years of daily untreated pain can create unforseen issues.
The medical ‘world’ says theres no cure for chronic pain, ok, but why they continue to withhold what relief they do have seems to be nothing more than a power trip for many docs.
Wish you well, and even better health!
#11 by DEVINandHILLARY on April 21st, 2010
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hey guys, the two photos at the end will help us get our “zen” back! haha!!!
#12 by prutledge07 on April 21st, 2010
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I won’t prescribe that you can do some breathing tehnique, zen, natural diet to “heal” my back that has prominent disc degeneration. I have been taking the least amount of pain relievers for a yr and that’s the only thing that keeps me able to function as far as doing my daily things to keep me alive.
I didn’t take anything to relieve my pain for 10 yrs – I lived with it in agony and now I have congestive heart failure because of it – caused by high bp from the chronic pain.
#13 by Th1mastermike on April 21st, 2010
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I agree with you. I’ve had chronic pain for 10 years, and was an expert Martial Artist when it started. So I know I don’t need anymore Zen. What I need is something for pain relief. I see a pain manage doctor for the 1st time wednesday.
#14 by Th1mastermike on April 21st, 2010
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@Deeppurple1972 Same here. I’ve had chronic pain for 10 years. Plus I was an expert in Martial arts when it started, knowing how to control my mind completely. It didn’t help at all. Pain killers seem to be the only thing that works for me. I see my pain management doc for the 1st time wednesday. Any ideas what to expect?
#15 by yourright100 on April 21st, 2010
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What an asshole.
To tell those of us that actually live in pain that all we need to do is get our “zen” on is a slap in the face
Docs have nothing to gain by giving relief to patience they can make BIG BUCKS off of by multiple,noneffective treatments
Ive been there Ive done that and I’m done being cut up and left worse
Give me my meds and shut the hell up!
If those of us who seek relief by way of medication are “addicts” then the Docs are the drug dealers!
#16 by Deeppurple1972 on April 21st, 2010
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What about those people who’s pain will NOT heal?? I’ve had many back surgeries, I have had facets and epidurals and eating better, I stopped smoking, NOTHING. I’ve had 3 Dr’s tell me there is nothing else left for me but Pain management. It’s Dr’s like you that creep me out.
#17 by ambj219 on April 21st, 2010
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PS: I tried acupuncture/pressure, meditation–limited success here–and the part about opiates not working, I stand by my statement: I would not be alive, no possible way, without having hydrocodone. Trust me.
#18 by wazzaleo on April 21st, 2010
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Anyone who takes regular doses of opiates IS dependant on the drug. Addiction is when the use of a drug continues dispite undesirable effects like unemployment, not being able to afford to eat etc. If you are dependant your not necessarily an addict. We all have the choice as to how we deal with our pain, unfortunatley opium is illegal even though it’s natural, and we are forced to eat synthesised salts, sulphates and the like, derived from opium.
#19 by kp68hc11a1 on April 21st, 2010
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Neuropathy
#20 by kp68hc11a1 on April 21st, 2010
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Shortly after, my meds were abruptly withdrawn. No Dr seems interested at all in why I have pain. I have tried alternate medicines like Neurontin, Zoloft and I stopped them altogether due to side affects that were worst than Levorphanol. In fact, I did not have any side effects from Levorphanol using 30 tabs per 28 days.
#21 by kp68hc11a1 on April 21st, 2010
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They call it Dr shopping here in North Dakota also. If you have been to another Doctor within the past six months, you are Dr shopping. I used Levo Dromoram generic 2mg tabs on occasion for 27 years. One day the North Dakota Medical board, decided to intimidate all the Medical Drs in North Dakota.
#22 by kp68hc11a1 on April 21st, 2010
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If you ever are prescribed antidepressants, be sure to report any side affect to the FDA as it is usually stated on your prescription statement.
#23 by dagmastr12 on April 21st, 2010
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I would hate to live without my celebrex, lidoderm and opoiods. My blood is all out of whack also. It just seems like a blanket condemnation of medice. I’ve dealt with chronic pain for 15 years and yes it would be great if those things actually worked but you can only get pain control by using many things in combination. Its just easy to say but untill you’ve lived don’t decide for me or call me a drug addict. I’m able to work thanks to the drugs i use. i know narcon is available if I need it.
#24 by dagmastr12 on April 21st, 2010
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well theres not much in the market replacement wise and I looked into fusing but no gaurantees and a really long down time. I have arthritis and it complicates things a bit as thats not the only joint problem
#25 by xaedmon on April 21st, 2010
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sorry, but i cannot “provide the proof” you desire. if you will not believe, such things youll never achieve. I discovered the power of the mind & the chi it directs at an early age on my own without being shown. I can show you the path but it must be walked not just talked. No, such is not for everyone because the easy way is seemingly more fun. People have been conditioned to search for healing in a chemical feeling, putting their hopes in legal dopes. It’s never to late to change my friend.