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...
I gave my PCP and her staff one last chance to respond. I called this morning and asked the receptionist to check if my doc had finally written the script I need. I knew she wasn't in today, but figured she's had 4 days to review the pain clinic report and get back on board.
The woman I spoke to asked if she could find out and call me back. Of course, I was pleasant and said, 'sure'. That was my mistake.
I had already decided to find a new doctor before the day was over or die trying. I ended up calling the local clinic that I went to for years and where I met the doc I've been seeing. When she left, I followed her. I have talked to quite a few people who did the same thing and aren't any happier than I am!
Anyway...I have an appt. to see the NP that my sister sees and really likes. So as of next Wednesday, I'm back in! I have no idea who I want as my PCP, but I'll have a chance to talk to the NP about who might be best for pain management. Tomorrow I'll scoot over (yes, I can scoot because it's in town!) and sign the release forms.
The last snip of the cord will be when I cancel the appt. I have scheduled on the 8th with the doc who doesn't seem to give a damn about me, anymore.
I feel better mentally just knowing the change is coming. I don't know how they'll be about prescribing the kind of meds I've been taking, but I had to o this!
Whew...hugs,
Cherry
The woman I spoke to asked if she could find out and call me back. Of course, I was pleasant and said, 'sure'. That was my mistake.
I had already decided to find a new doctor before the day was over or die trying. I ended up calling the local clinic that I went to for years and where I met the doc I've been seeing. When she left, I followed her. I have talked to quite a few people who did the same thing and aren't any happier than I am!
Anyway...I have an appt. to see the NP that my sister sees and really likes. So as of next Wednesday, I'm back in! I have no idea who I want as my PCP, but I'll have a chance to talk to the NP about who might be best for pain management. Tomorrow I'll scoot over (yes, I can scoot because it's in town!) and sign the release forms.
The last snip of the cord will be when I cancel the appt. I have scheduled on the 8th with the doc who doesn't seem to give a damn about me, anymore.
I feel better mentally just knowing the change is coming. I don't know how they'll be about prescribing the kind of meds I've been taking, but I had to o this!
Whew...hugs,
Cherry
I think she should just stand up and say she does not want you as a patient anymore then play games and give you any false hope, it is good you are moving on as it seems it would only get worse if you stayed and think of it this way she was going to stop prescribing for you anyways so even if they do not prescribe the first 30 days it is better because at least you are going to be after that.
You might want to prepare as far as work goes for having to go through withdrawal it is a ugly thing and better to be prepared then to pretend it will not happen and things will work out, better be safe then sorry.
Thanks for all the support,
Cherry