[Fixmeup11]

After many hours of research, I'm about 99% sure my mystery pain is Chronic Myofascial Pain. The new info out on it describes my symptoms that I have been seeking treatment for to the T. Its like I wrote the 25 pages of info myself. I have dedicated just over a decade of my life, countless hours, thousands of dollars, searching for answers and help. I have been called a liar and worst of all, a drug seeker. Yet I continue to go to my doctor on average, every other week. On thursday I am going to give him the 25 pages of new research. I only have to convince him to read it. That's all. Just READ it. I CAN be fixed. The pain controlled and even cured. I would love to "make him an offer he can't refuse"(thank you Godfather) but I hope that isn't necessary. He has been there since this pain began. I want to give him a chance to be there for a cure. I also hope to educate him and thus the rest of the physicians at the hospital so no one else has to waste 10 yrs and be in a constant state of misery. Now, if I can't get him to listen or read the material, what do I do? I am tempted to speak with the hospital administrater(who I went to high school with) but I don't want to get anyone in trouble. However this is my life we are dealing with! It is ultimately the proof that I'm not a crazy, lying drug seeker. That info is in my chart that will follow me everywhere I go. Its a humiliation to be looked at as a drug seeker. I just have to get this guy to listen to me for a couple minutes. Any suggestions on how I can effectively do that? I have one shot at this. It has to be done right and in the most effective way possible.

[Jomar]

If that "drug seeker" info is in your chart I would definitely ask the management how to get that removed /corrected.
I'm sure there are ways to do that with or with out that particular Drs knowledge..

If you know the hospital administrator I would for sure ask them how to best get this incorrect info changed.

I don't know how to get a dr of many years that hasn't "seen the light" to see it now..
I wouldn't give him your only paper copies , just in case it gets tossed in the circular file and not read..

All you can do is ask IF they would read the info, if you like the dr for other care, appeal to that side of things - I like you but ....will you please read this..
If you are just trying to make a point , then you might be wasting your time, sometimes you gotta let it go and move on..find a better dr..

Often stress and "fight or flight" syndrome is an added factor with CMP, and many soft tissue problems.
Stress /tension = holding breath, tightening muscles = lack of oxygen & toxin cleaning of those "sick" cells..

[ginnie]

Just state simply and plainly that you have research that you would like for him to read. If he is defensive of learning something himself, you best find a new physician. He should be open to research. Just because he is out of medical school, does not mean his education should stop. He took an oath. He needs to be informed so he can best treat you. He should not feel threatened by a little knowledge, after all, isn't that how he got his degree to begin with? I will say a prayer that the right words come to you.
My doctors during a trial study, I was in encouraged me to do research. I did so, and actually gave talks to third year medical students. This is how it should be. All my best wishes to you. ginnie

[Dr. Smith]

In addition to what's been offered, all I can do is repeat my suggestion to see a certified myofascial trigger point therapist (CMTPT). You don't need a referral, but insurance may not cover it.

OR... see a myofascial pain doctor. I don't know if you would need a referral or not; your insurance carrier would know, and should also have a list of specialists in your area. That would get around your deaf doctor problem as well.

Doc