Pain management - what to expect?
Posted 08-06-2018 at 05:08 PM by annabanana123
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaGal
anna, so glad to hear all went well. I did not want to share at the time that I have been seeing a pain mgmt doctor since May 2017.
I have been on an opioid for years. My Internist was being intimidated by DEA so she referred me to wonderful pain mgmt doctor who has worked with wounded soldiers. He actually worked at Walter Reed for a time.
We decided to keep me on my low dose of Fentanyl- it takes the edge off my pain and has given me some quality of life. I can do my housework and a little bit of gardening. I cannot walk very far unfortunately because of pain in my legs.
Listen to her and never be afraid to tell her how you are feeling. Pain Mgmt doctors are the best actually. I am fortunate to have good insurance (through my husband) plus my medicare. Just turned 65. When I went to Dr. B I had planned to go off the Fentanyl but he said I am on such a low dose which I am and choose to be that it doesn't matter and I should just stay on if it's working for me.
I keep my Medical History on my hard drive - listed in chronological order. Doctors are impressed with it and say it reminds them of what Engineers bring to them. Ha! I always update and bring a copy with me for their files. It's only 6 pages long- not too bad. Again doctors love this...
Very happy for you and wish you much relief...
I have been on an opioid for years. My Internist was being intimidated by DEA so she referred me to wonderful pain mgmt doctor who has worked with wounded soldiers. He actually worked at Walter Reed for a time.
We decided to keep me on my low dose of Fentanyl- it takes the edge off my pain and has given me some quality of life. I can do my housework and a little bit of gardening. I cannot walk very far unfortunately because of pain in my legs.
Listen to her and never be afraid to tell her how you are feeling. Pain Mgmt doctors are the best actually. I am fortunate to have good insurance (through my husband) plus my medicare. Just turned 65. When I went to Dr. B I had planned to go off the Fentanyl but he said I am on such a low dose which I am and choose to be that it doesn't matter and I should just stay on if it's working for me.
I keep my Medical History on my hard drive - listed in chronological order. Doctors are impressed with it and say it reminds them of what Engineers bring to them. Ha! I always update and bring a copy with me for their files. It's only 6 pages long- not too bad. Again doctors love this...
Very happy for you and wish you much relief...
She has laid out various options and I has two more weeks to decide on the best fit. I have CRPS in my right leg but it’s currently at a level where I can still drive and walk on it most of the time. But it’s pretty much hell to get through the day. If you have any insight I’d love to hear it!
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