Its since we became a society of greedy hate mongers who are only concerned with ourselves. It's the elected officials stupid. Doctors are only concerned with not rocking the political boat and for keeping insurance companies happy. They no longer work for the good of the patient. I don't mean anyone on this website but honestly look what we have done in our society. We don't want to pay taxes so our infrastructure has deteriorated to the point of bridges collapsing. We don't want to pay federal inspectors so our food supply is contaminated and our work places are not safe; remember the mining accidents. Why do we believe we matter in this hateful society? We are last on the list. Sorry my rant.

Ive had the same problem. One with a neuro, bcuase i was already diagnosed he couldnt help me, another was a pain doc, also an anesthisioligst, i didnt even get to see him, i spoke with the nurse, asked questions in regards to fibro, they decided that since i was already diag, and had already seen one pain doc and did the facet joint injections i didnt need to even bother coming for the apt. from speaking with the nurse.

I am now on the hunt for another doc that treats fibro patients.

It may not be a bad thing for doctors to chose their patients. If a doctor can not help me then I don't want to waste my time with that doctor. Maybe these two doctors you contacted, can't treat you properly.

Sorry to bring up old posts, but I was out of town and missed this one.

Yes, I agree with D2, but besides that, I too encountered this as well. I was frustrated, but I think it is a way for them to be sure that you are a legitimate pain patient, and not just a drug seeker. If they have 7 yrs. worth of records, and there's no mention from other docs in there repeatedly that they think you're seeking drugs, then they know you are legit, and will see you. I can understand this. The point is, if they can help you, they will.

Like I said, I too had to do the whole "give them my records" thing before they would even talk about making an appt. But in the long run, it was best, I was given an appt., rather quickly, and she was the doc who changed my life. She's the only doc who has EVER taken my pain seriously, and treated me with the serious drugs I NEED to function. So now I am almost pain free. So, for me, it was worth it. But that's just my two cents. Hope you find one, because some of them are amazing. But there are some that are just as bad as any other of the morons we have already seen. But some of them do see alot of fibro patients and understand our pain. That's the key. Ask ahead of time if they see many FM patients. If they don't, move on, even if they want to see you. They won't understand. Good luck!

I haven't heard of pain management drs here in canada. Do any canadians here heard of any marilyn

We have two pain clinics in my area. One treats fibro and one does not. I wondered why but then again some doctors don't treat fibro either?

I love my pain clinic doctor. She treats me like a human being.

Marilyn, pain clinics are new in my area. It was just in the last 5 years they went in.

Did your doctor refer you 2 one?You said you had an insurance referral,but you didn't mention if your doctor referred you...this could be the problem.Lots of Love,Leslie C.