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Originally Posted by Jennelle
My case manager wants me to enter into a pain management program that is an hour away from my home (a drive i can't do myself). It would include a physiatrist, psychologist, anathesologist, ot, pt, and vocational person.... anyone done one of these before? Is it worth leaving my family and having to live there for 4 weeks? I want to cry thinking about leaving home and having to be poked at even more than before.... plus I just talked to the program administrator and he was flabbergasted that my doctor has me on morphine for the pain....should I not be? What do you all take???? Please contact me personally or add on if you have any answers! 
Jennelle |
Jennelle, My Pm had discussed this option with me but the programs are across the country & not really an option. I also dont really agree with the philosophy. As to your other question I am also on morphine. I take MS contin in the extended relief & dilaudid for breakthrough. So you are not alone. I also use Topomax instead of lyrica or neurontin. Tried the other two but didnt work as well for me. You have had a really tough time lately & I can understand not wanting to leave your family right now. Its a tough choice to make. You may need to put yourself first for a bit though. There is nothing wrong with that. But with your Mom sick I can see not wanting to do that. I hope you can figure out what is best for you.
Hugs, Denny