[billy027]

Hi ,

Tomorrow, I go to the pain doctor for the first time for an injection. I need relief. After using hands yesterday had bad flareups. I hope she gives me prescription for some meds to for flareups. I had Darvoset-which didn't help much. Should I ask for prescription if she doesn't offer one?

[Jomar]

If it's the first visit I would make sure you tell about all your symptoms and pain levels- making a list will help, it's so easy to forget things.

[johannakat]

if you feel you need something for day to day pain, yes-you should ask for it. I second JO's comment- discuss all your sytmtoms and how they affect your every day life- your mood, relationships with other people, ability to meet your commitments or care for yourself.

Hurting causes tension causes more hurting. something to break that cycle is VERY helpful. A muscle relaxer can also be helpful for the tension.

[dabbo]

If its not too late, I would also say that making a list of questions/comments to ask is HUGELY helpful. I would almost guarantee that without one, you'll get sidetracked, and forget some of the stuff you wanted to discuss. One other thing I think would help would be to keep a Pain Diary (like the one in the back of Managing Pain Before It Manages You). You mark down your pain level 3 times a day, what you're doing, and what your response is both physically and emotionally. This would help both you and your PM determine just what irritates you, etc.

good luck today!

[billy027]

She was very nice. I recieved injections in my back toward the neck. I thought it would be closer to the shoulder but maybe because of me having every nerve bad in my right side influenced that and I have very poor range of motion. She prescribed tylenol 3 and skelxon 800-a muscle relaxer.
Is that better then Darvoset? I had them before-they helped a little.

[billy027]

tylenol 3 made me feel dizzy-im not going to take that

Is skelexon better then Darvoset-dr. seems to think it will help more