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01/24/2008 04:29
TeainTN
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the patient says- the pain is so bad I want to die

the patient means-I want to go on vacation without the pain

the doctor hears - I'm going to jump in front of a bus

the doctor says - I'm giving you antidepressants

the doctor means - antidepressants have been shown to help with pain

the patient hears -you can't handle stress

the patient says -can you give me something stronger

the patient means - we've tried everything, is there anything that might be effictive

the doctor hears - I'm building a pharmacy in my basement and i need some inventory!! OR

I'm going to a perscription diversion party and need something to comtribute

what the doctor says - I wnat you to talk to someone

what the doctor means - you don't experince chronic pain in a vacuum

what the patient hears --YOUR CRAZY!

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There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you.
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01/24/2008 04:53
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TeainTN,

Now that's Good! I remember telling one of my docs that I'm not crazy, well most of them. At least they believe me, or I think they do anyway & that's what counts I guess.

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01/26/2008 08:31
TeainTN
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I thought this was a good laugh, wanted to share it with everyone.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you.
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01/26/2008 08:38
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THANKS FOR THAT I TRY TO REMEMBER TO TAKE THAT WITH ME TO MY NEXT OFFIC VISIT
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01/26/2008 10:54
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Sometimes I really think the dr doesnt listen. It is hard esp. when they say come back in 3 months its ok your whole back is in spasms.
I have dystonia, neuropathy, gerd, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel and other ailments. I enjoy embroidery,music, and reading my Bible and Christian books. I love to bake. I try to be very supportive and positive.
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01/26/2008 11:21
TeainTN
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I have thought they, the doctors, don't know what to say or what to do so they use some vague dialog and set up an appointment for us in a few months, like we are going to be sooo much better by then.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you.
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01/26/2008 12:07
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Thanks TeainTN that was a good one. I agree with you that sometimes the docs don't know what to say. I also think that the docs just don't completely understand this disease and so dom't really know how to treat it. Hopefully they will become more knowledgeable about this and be able to help all of us fibromites out there.
May the sun bring you new energies by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night ,
May the rain wash away any worries you may have,
And the breeze blow new strength into your being,
And then,all the days of your life,
May you walk gently through the world,and know it’s beauty and yours.
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01/26/2008 12:40
singingangel
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Mine got mad that I wanted him to help me. lol Just wanted me to come back in 3 months. Now I have new dr. but she didnt even look what she had me on. Makes me wonder if I can trust her.
I have dystonia, neuropathy, gerd, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel and other ailments. I enjoy embroidery,music, and reading my Bible and Christian books. I love to bake. I try to be very supportive and positive.
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