Hey Lordwood,

Did you try to get an appt with the doc that Pete recommended?

Please keep us posted. BTW - you mentioned that you had been treated at a Children's Hosp - do you mind if I ask how old you are? And who you have for support? Do you live with your parents, or your siblings, or by yourself?

I am REALLY sorry that you are in the shape that you are in. It sounds like you are in a whole lot a pain and feeling very desperate. It must stink to have stomach issues on top of pain issues, like most of us don't have enough to deal with as it is!!

I don't mean to lecture you - BUT - I can tell you that if I repeatedly took my meds in a manner that was contrary to what my PCP ordered, over a long period of time, he might not want me a patient anymore. He's been my doctor (and my husband's) for the last 20 years, and our relationship is built upon mutual trust and respect. When I need help I know that I can call him, and conversely, when he writes a script for me, he knows that I do my best to take it according to his instructions. Also there is a certain level of legal liability when physicians write a script, and I think we owe it to them to be respectful and responsible. In any case, I adore my doctor, and would never want to lose him. So I try pretty hard to follow his insructions, or keep him in the loop when I have issues with dosages, side effects, etc.

It sounds like you HAVE to get a doctor - a really good one (see Pete's message) - and WORK with him as best you can. And you need someone to help you with that, like your parents or a friend or a counselor.

Good luck, Sandy