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Originally Posted by indigo
Hi. I'm a new member. I have Central sensitisation disorder and Functional neurological disorder. My biggest issue is debilitating nerve pain over most of my body. Meds haven't helped much and although I was highly motivated for the first two years I am now highly suicidal.. I went to the hospital Emergency Dept and they kept me overnight and then sent me home. This has occured 3 times before. I'm in agony. I can barely wear clothes, walk, feed myself, etc. I'll have to finish because my hands are too painful. All health professionals who are trying to help wanted me in hospital. And eventually I gave in because things were so severe. There's no where else to go. I live in New Zealand so our system may be different from others. Can someone please help me?
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I don't know how it is in New Zealand but here in the USA, your primary care Dr. is the one that refers you to pain management. Pain will certainly drive you to depression and your primary should be able to recognize the signs of depression. Some folks get too freaked out in front of the primary and get shuffled off as anxious or unstable so be careful to not go on a rant. You said that Meds haven't helped much. I didn't get any relief until I got Hydrocodone 10-325 but you have to be in PM to recieve that med here in USA. Good Luck, Ken in Texas.