Hi Jenna
Good to hear from you. Wow that is some story. How frustrating it is to go to the Doctors and them to tell you 'eh sorry there is nothing wrong with you'!!!!!!
Initially I met with a great Spinal Surgeon in Mater Private.....and he was just SOOOOO nice and considerate. He helped me both physically and emotionally. He even made sure at one point when I had to have further tests(Id lost 3 stone in weight all of a sudden)to rule out tumours he sent me to the Bons so that I wouldnt have to pay any further charges!! He has been so kind to me. He still keeps in touch even though Im under the Pain Management Clinic now. He even visited me in the hospital when I had my implant done.
Its sounds like your GP is a good person too. You do need someone like that to help you and let you know you are not going CRAZY!!!!....the cheek of some to even suggest that its all in your head. Back pain is a curse. You could look the healthiest person in the world and no one every know that you are suffering, because on the outside you 'look' ok, whereas inside YOU ARE SCREAMING WITH PAIN
I hope all goes well for you on Monday, which I know it will. You will be on your way for implant in no time
I had Lidoderm patches, which at the moment Im trying not to use. I did find originally that they felt a bit itchy but only at the actual site. So I was told to take an antihistamine which did relieve it. After time I got used to them, although I didnt find them that good....but that was me!! As Rae said, ask your Dr and get it sorted as you dont need that on top of everything else.
I read what you said about the Irish Chronic Pain ***.....I signed up to that after coming on here as another poster said they were on it. I just signed up but never knew about the charge
Disgusting to think that they would CHARGE! anyway I never got much feedback, it appeared that it was quite dormant. Not like here. You will always find someone who will/can help you as much as possible. Everyone is so friendly and comforting.
Take care Jenna and keep us updated
Jackie
