Hi,   Let me explain my experiences, over 15 yrs w/Dr.Onwuta.  To put it briefly it's been nothing but a waste of my time & frustrating the entire time.  Sure, he listens well. But nothing I've been prescribed by him has ever came close to Pain Management. Whatsoever!   In regards to my pain from many issues.   Issues that @ my age 63, have become intolerable. Along w/ the fact my pain levels never ever came close to being much better than w/out the medications prescribed by Dr.Onwuta.  Dr.Onwuta seems oblivious to the unrelenting extreme pain & discomfort I'm  experiencing.   Although I explained politely, respectfully, truthfully & in tears as I explained I hurt so bad I'm going to ER for help w/pain I described.  He has always made me feel hopeless I can't get any better relief.  He always seems to not understand when you constantly tell him your quality of life & functionality is Zero because of constant,extreme pain. As well as not improving it's always, always getting worse.  I've explained for years & I'm Disabled, period. For a damn good reason too.  He didn't even want to give me a handicap placard for my car.  " What, can't you walk? " he said....  I remember it very,very well. Being offended by a Dr. like that, was definitely a 1st. & shockingly so wrong on many levels to me.  Who is he to judge my abilities like that?  What, did he forget my braced RT knee? Or, my Rt.shoulder that needs joint replacement?   Arthritic, horribly swollen, excruciatingly painful, always, That one. He's seen X-rays too. Unbelievable....  I didn't think I heard right!   Is he not a Dr.?  I don't understand but, after 11 years I've finally got it now.  I should've known then he wasn't right for me or sincerely interested in adequately decreasing my pain levels & discomfort.  He fully well knows & has heard over & over.  For 13 years I've explained to Dr.Onwuta the following:  My quality of life suck, due to my extreme unmitigated pain under his care.  I spend most of my time in bed laying down.(back fusion & arthritis)  I can't walk my dogs etc, my activities are no longer comfortable. Activities increase my pain etc,etc.  I'm totally depressed & have anxiety because of pain beyond belief. My enjoyment of life should be much better than this.  Tolerance to opiates over time is a fact everyone learns & is well aware of.  Dr.Onwuta seems of the opinion or mindset, this isn't true.  Worse, he is dismissive if you mention it.   Something, I don't know exactly what, is the underlying issue w/him.  He treats me & make me feel like I'm some addict seeking more dope. Or seeking more meds to sell them on the street for cash.  That's his manner to me & others....  Unfortunately, I choose to wear my hair long & don't shave my beard. I truly believe this causes my problems w/this Dr....  There's plenty more to add. Believe me....  I'm exhausted now & in extreme  pain too.  I have been blowing too much wet,nasty,snow & ice for further typing @ this time.   Although, I have 13 years worth of experiencing disappointing outcomes w/ Dr.Onwuta to continue here & now.  Noone not even an animal should be treated w/such callous disrespect, disregard & neglect.  Dr.Onwuta really isn't knowledgeable enough to treat my pain or willing to if so, apparently.  Seems if a pain patient is in tears from their pain constantly, in the office visit.  Dr.Onwuta accepts no responsibility & there's nothing else he will do anyway.   Personally, I don't understand how he still has his License.  That all being said I would be extremely happy if we can discuss my many years of disappointment & extreme constant pain while seeing this Dr.  The severity of his neglecting to adequately treat my simple pain should be Criminal at this point.   I look forward as I stated to discussion on this matter. If believe it's necessary to further  have an idea what this has been like for me & others.  Talk soon,   Steve Bergsten  630 935 1682
Barrington 27750 Hwy22 240 Pain