where do you go when everybody think you are a wiiner about your pain?
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Posted 3/17/2014 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
My Sister-in-law has a sed ratef 51... called her Dr and he suggested I take her to the ER.. aponal arrival the docter (in ER) told her that she didn't have a fever. she was a waste of his time and money, because they would have to drawl blood, give her a chect X-Ray after 4 1/2 hours she just walked out never really seening anyone..on her repor they called her a druggy she has never been to the ER for pain before this... she has been to 5 different Dr's with no pain relief.. she has fibro and a bad back..from a accident at work... nothing is touching the PAIN, see a Rhumo dr, Pain Dr. and a endro dr... ANY SUGGESTIONS? Thanks....
Posted 3/18/2014 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Flutter and welcome to the CP forum at HealingWell. First what a breath of fresh air you are to be concerned and caring about your SiL. She is lucky to have you in her corner.
It can be one of the most frustrating things we deal with,some days more so than the pain,to seek help for our suffering only to be treated like liars and drug addicts.
There is no substitute for a compassionate and caring Dr versed in Pain management,sometimes finding the right one may entail a trial and error search but rest assured they do exist!!
They are the best chance she has for a better quality of life without so much pain.
If her current drs not treating her pain adequately after being informed I urge you to search for a different one. Have you gone with her to an appointment? Some people have a difficult time conveying their problems and needs.
Keeping a pain journal can be helpful as well.
I hope she can find a Dr who will work with her to get to a better place.