I told myself not to talk to myPCP about my chronic pain because there is nothing she can do to help. I always end up angry because she says go to a pain clinic. I have been to a painc clinic and feel like a number. I think after awhile the staff becomes numb to people in pain. Nothing helps neuropathy nerve pain. I know my anger is displaced but I don;t know where to direct it or how to get rid of it. I am angry this has happened to me. I quit my job because the drug medication put me in a fog and I can't think. I have 5 years until I can get medicare. Is there no hope? I;m having a bad day as well.
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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  |