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Need help on what to say to doctor

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I am in serious pain lately, and I am also pregnant so it limits treatments. The only doctor I am allowed to see right now because of financial problems is my ob doc, he has said before that my pain and problems are out of his scope, but he is all I have, I can't continue to grin and bear the pain, I need him to hear me out on this, I really fear that all the pain and anxiety is affecting my baby, my bp has been elevated which I know after montioring it for months it's only high when I'm in pain, the only thing they ever want to treat is my high blood pressure, they don't want to listen to anything else, even taking the medicine for hbp it still gets high when I have a flare of pain, I unfortunately have not taken the bp medicine regurlaly at all during this pregnancy because the risks of birth defects are high with it and to be honest my primary doctor and myself believe it is pain related(which is very common) How can I word all of this to my doctor and have him listen and not shine me on, For the last 4 solid months I've gone on with little or no relief, I don't sleep, I've turned into a horrible wife and mother and friend for that matter I'm bitter as hell at the whole world, I'm not enjoying the pregnancy at all, I feel guilty for putting my baby through this and for bringing her into all this, I feel selfish. I can't see anyother doctors because I'm smack dab in the middle of filing bankruptcy,my claim is still open so no doc will see me unless I pay for 100% of my visit up front,please any advice will do
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Might there be a way to apply for medicade? I would also see if you can see a psychologist. Some people have found pain relief through the anti-d's--I think Zoloft is safe for pregnancy and even later. Also, is there anyway you can switch to a midwife? When I was pregnant I took percocet occasionally for my pain an it was prescribed by my midwife.
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Oh dear, you have got WAY too much negative going on! No wonder you feel horrible! I can't imagine the stress you are under even without all the pain! A baby on the way,.....filing for bankruptcy....that's a big emotional burden!

I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you as I live in Canada and both our medicare and our bankruptcy laws differ greatly from yours. Is there such a thing as a free clinic there? Is there any way to see a doctor without having to pay $?

I just researched to see if taking melatonin while pregnant is safe to help sleep (at least if you can get some proper sleep you may feel stronger) but unfortunately everything says 'no'. The only thing recommended that is safe for sleep is warm milk and a relaxing bedtime routine (quiet time, reading, bubble baths, etc). Also, to avoid anything with caffiene, spicy foods and large meals within a few hours of bedtime.

I wish I had some solutions or at least some good advice for you~ !
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Just keep telling yourself that this is a temporary situation and things will get better. All the other advice is also good. Hang in there.
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You may have to do serious research yourself as to what is safe for the baby. The baby has to come first, of course. I am sorry that your doctor has not been willing to do the research for you. Unfortunately, I bet nothing is going to be safe for you to take when you are pregnant. Meditation, prayer, guided imagery and circular breathing, or any type of deep regular breathing, all help me tremendously when the pain gets almost more than I can bear. I am sorry you are going through this. I hope you can get plenty of sleep. Since your doctor is doing nothing for your pain, you are going to have to do as much as you can for yourself. Remember that the baby comes first and let everything else go, like the dishes and housework, that you can.
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