I haven't been to a pain management dr. but I'm intrested in hearing about your experience so please let us know how it goes.
hugs,
~dixie

I have never been to One...I don't think...lol...have seen so very many I have no clue anymore...
I see my Physical Therapist
my massage therapist
and my Chiropractor...these 3 have done way more for me then a Dr. has...they all have hands on Knowledge of Muscle/Bones/Joints...and all 3 of mine are researching this DIS-EASE...not just for me ...but 2 of them have Women in Their Lives that have been Diagnosed...and I am reaping the benefits...My Massage therapist recommended getting my vitamin D levels checked...was WAY LOW...how can THAT be when I am a sun worshipper ?...well I am just the same...and Vitamin B12...I take that as well cause was way low...I have been looking for years to find Something/Anything.. Someone?Anyone to Help Me PLZ !
these are the only 3 that have made any progress with me...and NO ILL Side effects !!...well, perhaps a bit more fatigue !...but have been assured that will lift as I get stronger !
Have Not had a headache since the Day after thanxgiveing...I no Longer feel this is a Fluke...it has been the PT that helped with that...Hope the pain management team helps you without the use of quite so many Meds !!

Well... I went back and looked at your profile to see what you were already taking - and it looks like there are a couple of things there that pain docs don't like seeing - alcoholism and Rx drug abuse - but you already know that. It is hghly unlikely that they are going to prescribe any of the drugs that would probably help you the most - which stinks! Aside of that, I have had some good results with a few of the anti-inflammatory drugs - Mobic and Voltaren have both helped me at times. I love the Lidoderm patches for pain - they work great for my sciatic nerve pain and if I have a joint that hurts. the doc should go for those meds if nothing else. I know there are a lot of meds to try that are not narcotic, so I am sure that he will have some ideas for you. I hope your appt will go well and that you get good results!
Blessings,
Star )O(

I saw a great pain lecture from one of our local universities. It said most docs dont have any training in pain management, and dont want to do it for fear of lawsuits. A pain specialist is the way to go. My nieces who both have had brain surgery have had wonderful success with PM. Glad you found one that takes FM patients. Can't wait to hear about your experience.

Thanks guys.

Im new to this so I take Nirodid,Valium,Promethezine,Predisone and Depakote. Lord knows what else right now Oh yeah and something for my migraines

Hi Jen,

I see a pain management doctor and they ask me all the questions! My doctor is very conservative on pain meds and gives me tramadol and vicodin but doesn't want me to take vicodin daily. I also get urine tested and have to use one pharmacy and sign a drug contract. They are strict.

My doctor is very nice and good to me. She seems to have my best interest at heart.

Good Luck tomorrow, Hugs*

im seeing a pain dr tomorrow to its my first time . i dont have anything in my drug history never been addited to anything.

I DON'T MEAN TO SCARE YOU , BUT IF SOMEONE KNEW SOMETHING I NEEDED TO LOOK OUT FOR, I WOULD WANT THEM TO TELL ME. I KNOW OF A GIRL FROM THE HEP C SITE THAT HAS TO HAVE HER MOM DRIVE HER 45 MILES ONE WAY TO GET HER PAIN MEDS EVERYDAY B/C OF WHAT SHE PUT ON HER CHART. I KNOW THIS IS CRAZY, BUT I KNOW THIS IS HOW SOME OF THEM TREAT YOU WHEN THEY KNOW YOUR PAST HISTORY. IF THEY BRING IT UP, I ALWAYS TELL THEM I DID A LITTLE EXPERMENTING WHEN I WAS YOUNG BUT NOTHING SERIOUS. I WOULD BE BESIDE MYSELF TO KNOW THAT I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE DRIVE ME EVERYDAY. AT LEAST SHE HAS HER MOM, HOW LOVES HER SO VERY MUCH TO DO THIS FOR HER. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN TO EVERYTHING THEY DO TO YOU THERE HON. AND TRY TO MAKE LIGHT OF YOUR PAST, IF IT WAS LIKE MINE, I WAS JUST TRYING STUFF OUT.....I DON'T SEE THE DRUGS LIKE I DID BACK THEN. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU JEN.....LOVE....HELEN