Originally Posted by Cdr1959

Hi All!
I had my first appointment with pain management today and was treated like a complete addict after saving for months for this expensive first visit. My PCP has made efforts to treat my chronic condition for 18 months now....to no avail.

I finally had the money, made the appointment a month ago, & was prepared with MRI (which shows 2 bulging disc neck and back). I ended up seeing a nurse practitioner who conducted my initial visit and prescribed my meds.....not the doctor who I paid to see...which I ended up not getting filled b/c they said I should have meds left from my PCP (which wasn't enough). I am 8 days early and don't understand since there was an increase on my meds.

I've had a rotten day and it doesn't seem that others understand the level of pain I have. Thus, I turn to this support group.

Thank you for having me.
Cdr1959