It is so hard to find a good doctor that treats pain and does not make you feel like its all in your head or you just want drugs. I am so grateful for my pain doctor. He always takes my word for what is going on. He treats me with respect and knows I have chronic pain. He has done a wonderful job of keeping me stable without over medicating me. Since I have had my pain controlled properly I am a different person. My behavior is so much better. I was just talking to my mom and she was telling me that I was not a very nice person for a while. We both have noticed since I have been on the M.S Contin that I am back to my old personality. She said for a while you were really different, you did not have a personality anymore. This medication has made a huge difference in my life and I am grateful to have found a doctor that knows what he is doing with medication. I thank god for him. Keep searching for a good doctor. I found mine from the hospital patient advocates. I found them to be very understanding and helpful. I went into the patient advocate office crying and telling her that I am in pain all the time and she had me an appointment with this doctor that afternoon. The right treatment and a doctor that knows what he is doing with narcotic medication is critical. I also love him for his positive attitude. He always wants to focus on progress not problems. He has a reassuring, quiet, comforting manner about him. I hope you can find a great doctor like I have been blessed with. I prayed for help and it did come. There are compassionate, caring doctors out there. I promise. Don't give up.
Brain