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Racquel H. Dozier
How many have had issues getting pain medications? Has it been a struggle to convince your doctor that your pain is real and has become unbearable?
Mimi Member
22 years and still no help. Even though I have had numerous specialist state I need medicine for chronic pain.😔
Doreen H Community Admin
That has to be quite a challenge having to drive 3 hours to see a specialist.
It's even worse if you don't get the help and support you so need.
Do you have a friend or family member who may take the drive with you?
My heart goes out to you as you try to find the care, support, and relief you so need.
All my best, Doreen (Team Member)
Mrschp Member
Mimi Member
No, they say that because I'm a good girl they do not want to prescribe anything that I may become addicted to is what I was told. To be exact they said that because i have never been in a detox, arrested, have a solid work history, counseling and family support. They were concerned about prescribing anything. This is after 21 emergency room visit in one year. This was told to me by a addiction psychology and the Pain Dr. At this point i take tylenol and lay in bed. It's sad, detrimental to me. I am full of so much energy its unheard of and all I may do is be a prisoner in my home and mind. Thank you
Rose Member
The pain comes and goes but mostly stays
Sounds like you have it a lot worse than me
I use the extra strength Tylenol for arthritis and CBD cream and oil but it still is painful
Hot showers help and my rheumatologist will give me steroid shots when it gets bad in a specific area
I prefer not to take pain meds that will affect my kidneys or be addictive
Taking Prednisone was awful and I refuse to take it even though it helped with pain
Mimi Member
I have seen more than 200 hundred doctors and specialists. Its just sickening
Racquel H. Dozier Moderator & Contributor