renee Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Hey all, Mom and I went to an appointment at a pain clinic today and left so dag-on-happy!!! We have been fighting for pain meds since september and finally this wonderful doctor gave her everything we asked for and more. If anyone is having trouble getting pain meds like we were, I suggest looking into a pain clinic. Now we can worry about more important things and we can sleep at night. For months now mom would wake up in pain and there was nothing that we could do about it.... I have felt so helpless. Just thought I would share... funny how little things are so wonderful now. praying for you all.... Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Renee that is great to hear!! Yes pain meds do work wonders! I am happy that something is working out for your mom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Amen to the pain clinics. No one should have to suffer in pain. There are many pain meds available today. I have found that the analogy of pain meds becoming addictive is not true, when the pain meds are taken according to prescription. Once the pain is gone, the graving for the pain meds, goes as well. I am still on pain meds, and I am 6 months out from my last surgery. I am, however, finding that I can go longer periods of time between the doses, therefore the pain is finally subsiding. I encourage your mother to use the pain meds as long as is necessary to ensure her a quality of pain free life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Renee i'm so glad to know that your Mom has gotten a good response from this new clinic! I hope you both get some rest and have an easier time now. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers! Thanks for sharing and take care! Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Hey, hey, Renee and Mom. It's awfully nice to hear that your mother has run into some GOOD NEWS finally!! If anyone deserves some good news, it's you and your mom. I'm happy for both of you (but especially for mom).So long for now, David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Renee and Mom, Great news. Pain can be very detrimental to your health, so some relief in this area is significant on many fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 DaveG, Do you have Post Thoracic Pain Syndrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Judy: Do you mean, do I have ongoing discomfort or pain, yes, I do. Is this fairly common? I have heard others say that they still have problems years after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Dave, I was told that Post Thoracic Pain Syndrome is like Phantom Limb pain: No reason for it, but it continues. I still have slight pain, and disconcering nerve problems over a year after surgery. If I run a finger under my left breast, I feel it across my back. Very weird. Also, the balls of my feet are numb. And I'm chilly on one side and hot on the other. BUT, this is not griping! It's nothing compared to where I might be today w/o surgery!!! JudyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 I spoke to soon... lol... When I took moms new meds to the pharmacy they had some trouble finding a D.E.A number for the doc that wrote the script. Her medical card pays for her pain meds, but this new doc doesn't have a number in the state of ky, he is in WV. So, we have to pay for 84, 40mg oxycontin, no chance in that happening, and 164, 5mg oxycontin IR. I don't have a clue what to do now. Thank heavens for my pharmicist, he is looking for a solution to the problem. In the mean time, mom has no meds. Well, if it's not one thing it's another. Ohh, the doc. mom see's regularly, the jerk, he was so sweet to tell her that "you have lived longer than I expected you to." Why in the world would a doctor just come out and say something like that to someone? Now she is worried that she is walking a wire and could fall off at any time now. Of course I told her not to worry, but it's easier said than done. I tried to tell her that, that was good news. Didn't help, he needs to take the "bedside manners" course again. I reckon that's about all for today...... thanks ya'll.... you are TERRIFIC!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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