Re: Dr disappointing me

From: Alta Costew (racostew@sbcglobal.net)
Wed Feb 18 16:35:23 2009

I have been through this so I will speak up.  After going through all the injections (8) because the pain doctor had his own agenda and almost having a nerve stimulator inplanted, I left pain management.  I knew something was wrong was wrong with me but he wouldn't listen.  I went back to my family doc and he recommended another pain clinic so I consulted with them.  They wanted to do the exact same thing as the other pain doc.  I wanted none of it.  I went back to my family doc and had a good talk with him.  He respected my view (plus I came prepared with some of the posts from here) and treated me.  A month in I ended up going to the ER only to find I had two masses, one the size of an orange.

My point is listen to your body and rationally talk to a doctor you trust.  Come up with a plan that both of you can work with.  It might help to keep a pain diary.  I know this part is hard but you may have to be in some pain.  There are to many people out there trying to get pain meds, it screws it up for us.

Good Luck Alta

________________________________ From: Kelly Murray <klmurray_61@msn.com>=0ATo: Multiple recipients of list ADHE= s.

Good Luck Alta

________________________________ FromSIONS <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:16:17 PM Subject: RE: Dr disappointing me

Can you go to another pain dr?  This one doesn't sound like he knows much about adhesion pain.  If the injections don't help, then he needs to try something else.  Hang in there!!

Kelly

  > Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:16:21 -0600
> From: stacygilmore@wowway.com
> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> Subject: Dr disappointing me
>
> I am so upset, I need to vent. I have been seeing the same doctor for
> over 123 years. He has done numerous surgeries on me, including two in
> the last 18 months. Now he is sending me back to the pain doctor, which
> hasn't helped in the past. I go back to him tomorrow, but don't hold
> out much hope. Last night I was in severe pain, almost thinking about
> going to the ER. Of course, when I go there I am treated poorly, like a
> drug seeker. Today I called my doctor wanting to get some stronger meds
> because today is turning out to be as bad as yesterday. The nurse
> called back and told me to alternate Tylenol with ibuprofen. As you all
> know, that will do absolutely nothing! Now I am in tears because I feel
> like my doctor, whom I've always loved. is doubting me. I can't
> believe this. Now I have no one I feel I can turn to. I hate having to
> go to this pain doctor tomorrow because he will want to do another
> injection. First one didn't help any, second one caused more pain. He
> won't give me any pain medication. They all think I am crazy. I can't
> take it anymore. I have had it.
>
> Sorry this is so lohttp://www.adhesions.org/forums/message.htm

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