Originally Posted by AintSoBad

Kim,
I'm glad you found us.
You'd be hard pressed to find anyone here, who's been diagnosed without going to many doctors, and going through much time. It took me 7 years for a diagnoses, I've had rsd, tos (thoracic outlet syndrome), since '83. In '98 another auto accident, I got a traumatic brain injury, herniated neck and low back discs, and assorted other maladies...
(Funny thing is, I'm a healthy old horse, without these imposed injuries). I have sleep apnea (a real bear, w/pain, too).
I use a Cpap machine for that..
Take methadone for pain. ( my lifesaver ).
Cymbalta / pain, depression.
diazepam, for nerves, spasms.
zanaflex, muscle relaxer, sleep.
imetrex / migraine
aricept / to help my brain "think". It's an altzheimer's med.

For you, if your PM doctor isn't very empathetic, find someone who is.. There's a limit to what they can do, so, the least they can do is understand.
What is your line up of doctors?
I've been seeing my neurologist for almost 20 years.
He runs my entire show, but is wanting me to find a new "family doctor" he can communicate with, as he had a mild heart attack last year.
It's so difficult to find a doctor who isn't immediately on alert for pill shoppers.
So, that's his concern. I couldn't imagine if something happened to him.

Tell us what you can about your treatment currently, your meds and why, and your doctors. Then, if you have specific questions, we can go from there.
You'll find this place is full of kind folks who only want to help.
I've gotten so much support and friendship here.

Welcome!

Pete
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