Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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advice for appt. tomorrow

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good morning everyone. i called the dr. this morning to make an appointment. he can't see me until tomorrow. as i have saide before, it is at my campus health center. i am hoping that i isn't a waste of my time. last appointment he told me the vicoprofen was the strongest med he'd percribe me. he said he will refer me to a pain clinic, but who knows how long that will take. im only about 15-20 hours away from being finished w/ my student teaching, but i didn't go in yesterday or today b/c of the pain. i can't teach second grade and special ed. students feeling like this. any advice for tomorrow would be great. thanks everyone for you support.
jquick
jquick
I SUGGEST PAIN MANAGEMENT. IT REALLY WORKS. A LOT OF PROMARY DOCTOR WILL NOT PRESCRIBE ANYTHING STRONGER THAN VICODEN. THE PAIN MANAGEMENT GAMES IS HARD. YOU MAY NOT LIKE THE FIRST FEW. BEEN THROUGH 5, BEFORE I FOUND ONE THAT CLICKED. SHE IS WONDERFUL. I CALL IT A GAME, BECAUSE WE HAVE TO SUFFER BY THEY'RE RULES. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
JANE
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thanks jane. oh, thismorning my dad woke up, asked why i was home. i told him my back hurt. he said "dont u have exercises they gave you to do?" UGH!!! No one in my family gets it!!!!
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Take all your records with you. Relax and explain what your daily routine is like. Just be honest with him. That is the best advice, there really is no magic words to use other than explaining what your quality of life is like to the doctors.

A trick to getting the referral through quicker is to walk it in yourself to the person who does them.

Ouch
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The only thing I can add to what has been said is to not downplay the pain you have. We all have a tendency sometimes to go in and try to make it seem as though, yeah we're in pain, but it really isn't as bad as we think it is and we're sure that with just a little bit of help, we can get better. Be honest about the pain, and about your ability to handle that pain. If the pain is bad and you can't handle it, then say that because that is what will help you get a referral. Hope they will refer you to the pain clinic this time.
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Hi Kristaroo . I guess the best advice I could give would be to be honest with your Dr . and like others have said ,dont downplay your pain . I had gone to about 5 Drs before I found one that would listen to me . I had a ruptured disc in my neck and had to have neck fusion , after I was in agony with my back pain but Drs told me oh your back hurts because of your neck . I couldnt believe what I was hearing but I would just say oh ok , After seeing dr after dr I found one who really listened to me and got me the mri s of my back I needed .which showed ddd spinal stenosis and herniations along with other problems . I guess what Iam saying is please dont give up . It may take more then one visit to get helped but you can get help . I really wanted to take all my mri s of my spine to those other Drs who dismissed my cries but I am just happy I finally got the help I needed . i would bring a family memeber or friend with you for support . That always helped me . I wish you all the best and I hope you find the help you need soon .take care sincerely Faith&hope
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