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Posted 1/8/2013 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone. I am in columbus ohio and was diagnosed with fibro in 2004...my spinal arthritis was diagnosed around the same time. I also have severe pain in my left elbow around the ulnar nerve that when it showed up I'm my right arm turned out to be a heriated disc C5-6. That was repaired in 2006. And was on trammadol for 8 years....went off of it earlier last year because I was taking more and more and it just wasn't helping anymore. Went through a horrible time coming off of it but my pain has only increased again with the additionof a lot of stress. Our house was foreclosed on in october...my husband went to texas to work to leave me to do the packing, which I haven't been very successful at. I was just appreoved for SSI AND SSDI BUT HAVE NO DOCTOR....I have to be out of my house in a month and my ss isn't going to be half of what ill need to pay rent at mynew place...moving on my own too. Its been suggested that I get into a pain management doctor? I need help....fast and badly....anyone have suggestions?
Posted 1/8/2013 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
Get a PCP to give you some pain meds to get through the move.
Then hire a bunch of Teenagers to help you move. They can work cheap for you.
Next hire a shipping company like PODS to drop off a container for your helpers to load for you. When loaded have the shipping company take it to the new place.
***An alternative, sell the furniture to the new owners and take just your necessities and what-nots. Surely the new place has furniture already?

When you get to the new place find a new doctor and they will set you up with the PM.
Posted 1/8/2013 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ceramamama,

A pain management doc sounds like a good idea. I have a really good doc (so far). He is a DO. I also see a psychiatrist and a psychologist. Both of whom which help me with my fibromyalgia. I tried tramadol some years ago. But it didn't help me much. I hope you find the best doc. Be choosy, and remember, they work for us. Though I am still a little intimidated by doctors. lol...

Good luck and I hope that you have a pain free night.

Best wishes...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/8/2013 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ceramamama,

I agree witht the others.  First get yourself some pain meds asap so you can get ahold of it.  You have to stay ahead of the pain or it will take you down.  I also like the idea of selling your stuff and not having to schlepp it with you.  I know that may sound easier than done, but your health is at stake.  Take it from someone who tried to do everything myself and ended up in traction because of a herniated disc I damaged even further by "being stubborn". 

It's good to hear that you were approved for ssdi...I've been trying for 3 years and keep getting denied.  I've finally taken my case to a lawyer and am hoping for something.  Not that I would probably get that much either, but it's something. Good luck to you and take care of yourself.

Peace & Blessings

Flwrchild

Posted 1/10/2013 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for your input...I greatly appreciate it all! My problem with getting a doc right now is I have no insurance yet and broke...I cannot get into anyone that I would have to pay. I'm sorry if I forgot to mention that...I'm so overwhelmed!!
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