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Don't know what to do

RhondaKayH
RhondaKayH
I've been in really bad pain since last Thursday, I went to the doctor yesterday and got nothing (I did not see my regular doctor) I was told to try alternative treatments like yoga, etc...I am in so much pain that I can barely go. What should I do?
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
Find another doctor. In my opinion doctors who refuse to treat pain should lose their license.

So sorry you're having to go through this.
RhondaKayH
RhondaKayH
I'm really thinking about going to the ER but I know I'm going to get treated like a druggy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would not go to the ER if you think it's just a flare from FM. The whole experience of waiting and stressing might make you feel worse. And they really treat people with FM badly.

If you're sure it's FM causing the pain, I would just try to ride it out. When you are in that much pain yoga is not going to help you, but meditation might. Relaxation techniques, etc. Can you take an Epsom salt bath?

I'm very sorry you are going through this. It is just awful that doctors turn their backs on us when we are in this much pain.

Sending gentle hugs
JameG
JameG
When I'm hurting all over and going out of my mind I sit either in a tub of hot water or a dark room. Then I do this mental exercise. I sit quietly and imagine I'm in a stream of light blue energy flowing like water. I see my pain in my mind as red areas. I move my hands slowly over a painful area. I imagine the red pain being drawn out around my hands. Then I open my hands and mentally wash it away in the stream. After awhile doing this you become calm and the pain does get better. Everyone has different ways of coping, I hope you soon find one that works for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hope you feel better soon. The ER may not give you much help. I think you should find out when your normal doc is in, f its not for a while see if you can call him, ask for his cell. tell him that the other doc did nothing for you, and if he wont help you ither well time for a new doc asap. good luck.