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...
after 17 years i finally have an appointment with a pain dr a week from tomorrow
(no insurance till now, and have been too broke to pay for it myself)
i have no idea what to expect...
youd think id be happy or excited about it but ive just been numb inside lately, and this new appt hasnt changed that... maybe im in shock, i dunno
what do you think i could/should expect?
***for those that dont know me, i shattered my arm badly 17 years ago and have severe nerve damage that keeps my pain levels at about 5-6 on good days, 9+ on bad days
(no insurance till now, and have been too broke to pay for it myself)
i have no idea what to expect...
youd think id be happy or excited about it but ive just been numb inside lately, and this new appt hasnt changed that... maybe im in shock, i dunno
what do you think i could/should expect?
***for those that dont know me, i shattered my arm badly 17 years ago and have severe nerve damage that keeps my pain levels at about 5-6 on good days, 9+ on bad days
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i hate hospitals, they really give me the heebie jeebies... but ive learned to deal with them when i have to, and i wont let it get in the way of me going there to try this block thingy
i dont know how much hope i have for it tho
i think ive decided im going to say no thanks to the vicodin tho... its addictive and harmful and should only be used temporarily... even this dr said they prolly wont be able to stop the pain, just help me to deal with it... and if its a life long thing, i think i'll stick to the medical marijuana... its safer and much easier and i think a lot better for me long term
but who knows, maybe this block thing will get rid of all the pain?
he said it can be done over and over so even if i have to get it done a few times a year for the rest of my life, i think i can learn to deal with that
i dunno... first things first... the procedure needs to be approved by medicade, then they'll call to set it up... so, i'll wait for that, then give it a try, and see where i stand from there
i told him about my bursitis and he said hes got injections for that too, when it flares up... so i think next time it does im gonna call him and see how they do
they gave me funny looks when i told them i didnt know my primary car dr's name lol... they just took my old one away and i havent seen the new one yet... but they said just to let them know the next time im in there