Chronic Pain Support Group

Hi, everyone, my name is Sha. I have been suffering from chronic pain throughout my body, especially in my back for going on a year. I've had the run around, I feel like anyhow, with the doctors. Had hysterectomy in March, & things have been downhill since then.

I have an apt with a new doc Monday, a pain management doctor. Don't know wheather to look forward to this visit or be scared to death. So sick of taking medication! I've got a pharmacy in a shoebox in my closet of the meds they've put me on & either took myself off of, or they did. My philosophy, 'If it's something that's not going to help, I will not take it'.

Any ideas on how to better deal with this pain would be very welcome.

Shamarie,

Welcome to the group. We are a great support group.

I also go to a pain management doctor for my lupus. They have help me. With this clinic I have been through physical therepy and now I going through acupunture. They also deal with all my pain meds.

They have been really good on dealing with my pain and giving me different options!! Gen

Shamarie6,

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry your having to deal with chronic pain. This is a wonderfull group of supportive, caring people who will help when they can and listen when you just need someone to be there for you.

Good Luck with your appointment with the new Dr. Let us know how you make out.

Kardie

Welcome!!!

Sorry your having to deal with so much pain. Hope the pain dr. helps..

I also have a pharmacy in my closet but don't like taking meds unless i am desperate and unless they are worth the side effects so I have quite a store house. They always end up coming in handy for some thing or another.

Hi Sha,

Welcome to the group. I wish I had some words of wisdom or great advise but unfortunetly I don't. The only thing is I do have is my horrific experience with my first "pain clinic". I was nieve and too trusting. You seem to be in a better place than I was when I was diagnosed with ON in 2002. I trusted those "Dr's" and took whatever they gave me in hopes of getting some relief. It took 2 years of my life. I have no memory except for the horrible aftermath of finally getting some real help and having to go through 7 days of detox and start all over!

I would much rather feel the pain than feel nothing at all. I still have horrible days but I make sure I'm in control now and do my own research!

I wish you all the best and I'm thinking of you.

Susan

Well I know I myself have a "pharmacy" in my purse and on my counter, so I completely understand. I have Fibromyalgia and have seen you in that group as well. Everything's going to be fine. I'm still coping with everything myself. It's hard when you're in pain a lot. It's good to find people here that understand and have been there. Good luck and keep us updated on the progress. I would love to find other ways to help the pain myself. I think we all would. LOL.