Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
I dont know if everyone read my post last month.Ill try to make it short and to the point.I went to my pain dr for my fibro last month and they threw a random drug test on me l.Made me feel like i was no good.Well i figured i signed that agreement even though dont know what it says never got a copy or was it ever explained to me.I gave the urine test.When dr came we were talking about the dr he is referring me to some pyschologist for pain coping stratigies and i said yea they said I have to take a test.He looked at me and said we gave you a test today did you study for it.I just looked at him like what the f*** he was acting really weird and rude nad i told him how my pain level has gone up and could he up my dose of meds and he said no lets wait to see what the psy says.Like it all in my head..I was in soo much pain with headaches everyday again and neck pain.Ands he asked me if i had any other symptoms that are new.I said well yea and also told him i have terrible burning pin and needles pains in my neck and shoulders like somebody rubbed a bunch of ben gay on me and poked me with a bunch of needles.HE said sounds like fun,.That was it.
I Left there feeling really just disappointed.Nows heres the real kicker called yesterday for my refills.I go to pick them up and nurse informs me that the dr want a urine test before I get my meds.I was like he just took one a few weeks ago she said i dont know just hope you can pee.And that was it didnt discuss what was on the last results to make him want another.So i gave one.And The light just came on HE was the dr that my workers comp referred me to on my injury from 06 and he diagnosed me with the fibro.Well i have an attorney fighting workers comp they cut me off so im using my private insurance to see him.But I think they are breathing down his neck and he doesnt want to get involved so he is trying to get rid of me.I think if tapering with urine test to make it look like im a druggie which i know im not.The meds i am on have given me my life back and now im in fear of getting them taken away cause of the case with wc.Guys help any input would be great I know what I felt like 6 months ago before getting treatment and I dont want to go back to that.Thats no life..
And get this the psychologist made me take a test with 567 statements on there true or false one.And results he said I was lieing in denial angry holding stuff in and needing to let it out.Duh.Im upset about having fibro and not being able to work.Believe me ask my husband i let it out too I dont hold it in .So I dont know what to do....
I Left there feeling really just disappointed.Nows heres the real kicker called yesterday for my refills.I go to pick them up and nurse informs me that the dr want a urine test before I get my meds.I was like he just took one a few weeks ago she said i dont know just hope you can pee.And that was it didnt discuss what was on the last results to make him want another.So i gave one.And The light just came on HE was the dr that my workers comp referred me to on my injury from 06 and he diagnosed me with the fibro.Well i have an attorney fighting workers comp they cut me off so im using my private insurance to see him.But I think they are breathing down his neck and he doesnt want to get involved so he is trying to get rid of me.I think if tapering with urine test to make it look like im a druggie which i know im not.The meds i am on have given me my life back and now im in fear of getting them taken away cause of the case with wc.Guys help any input would be great I know what I felt like 6 months ago before getting treatment and I dont want to go back to that.Thats no life..
And get this the psychologist made me take a test with 567 statements on there true or false one.And results he said I was lieing in denial angry holding stuff in and needing to let it out.Duh.Im upset about having fibro and not being able to work.Believe me ask my husband i let it out too I dont hold it in .So I dont know what to do....
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
If a doctor suspects that you are drug seeking he should be up front with you and tell you that he will be monitoring you thru random urine or blood tests. This is an acceptable process for a doctor who really cares about you and wants to give you meds for your pain, but at the same time make sure that you are not abusing those drugs. The fact that this doctor has not shared this information with you and the replys he gave you to your answers in his office shows that (for whatever reason) he does not respect you and that my friend is a major problem. All your lawyer first thing tomorrow morning and let him know about these experiences. I am sure he would not want you to be seeing a doctor that worksfor the "other" side. Good luck and take care, you deserve better than this! hugs jilly
In this day and age of med abuse, pain doctors are under incredible strain and yours sounds like he has a serious conflict of interest and you are paying the price.
The test your shrink gave you is a common one, but in my opinon not appropriate for someone with your health issues. It is too long to begin with and you don't fall into a neat tidy category.
I knew a wonderful doctor once who stood before an audience and addressed the question of depression, anxiety etc in patients with CFS. His comment to the questioner went something like this "If you had lost your job, your health, your hobbies, your life so to speak, PLUS, you hurt all the time, ran fevers, etc...wouldn't you be depressed? Anxious? Down?"
I think that sums it up in my book.
Good luck and let us know if you can get some good stuff from your lawyer and from another doc.
I routing for you!
Please, please, please don't give another red cent or time to this doctor. Refuse all tests and get a lawyer/legal aid if needed. Go to the media and speak to your MLA. Write letters/put in a complaint to the AMA (ours is the College of Physicians and Surgeons) to see if they'll help or if this is even legal.