Sort of frustrated with p-doc and pain

Oh sug... I can tell you some stories about me and my current Neurologist or another doc or two I've had in the past but... there isn't enough internet space to put it all out here.

With one doc I had... I finally kinda "played" stupid and asked that she "write" down the med instruction on a piece of paper because I'd have trouble remembering sure enough, I told her.  I have to say, this particular one grumbled a bit but sure enough she wrote down the instructions whenever something changed.

Another, wouldn't write it down but I would on a piece of paper & then I'd show her what I wrote to get her agreement.

Sorry though that there was this mishap and hopefully, you've re-started it.  I also, so know about pain and how it keeps one from functioning as we would like to do. 

Here's hoping some medicinal relief is found soon for you in that regards as well cause having this disorder, and having physical pain from something else along with it, just makes both issues that much more harder to deal with at times.

I also ask my pdoc to write down instructions when things change.  The pdoc I see is part of a very busy practice.  Each client is given a 20 minute appt. and they frequently run overtime and therefore they are always behind.  Sometimes, if I am there only for a prescription, she rushes through my appt.  I just don't get up out of my chair until I feel I have gotten everything I need out of the appointment.  Yes, my pdoc treats me like an idiot.  Recently, I just flat out stopped all my daily medication (Lamictal @ 300 mg./Abilify @ 30 mg / Prozac)  OMG, I was the Queen of Mania.  I cooked, cleaned, organized and if the weather had been nice outside, I would have power washed the house and scrubbed the roof !!!  My Mom dragged me into the pdoc and she was LIVID with me.  Had to restart from square one after 2 years of successfully controlling mood swings and BP.  I only resumed the Lamictal and I too have noticed an anxiousness' about my daily life.  Couldn't put my finger on it till I read your post.  I am losing weight, tho. I really hope once you get your physically pain relieved your mental anguish will fall in line also.  Good luck with the surgery and hang in there. 

I am so sorry you are the victim of one of he referenced individuals for your pdoc.  I am very lucky,  when I looked for my pdoc, I actually inteviewed him to determine what kind of relationship we would have. 

 I stated that my doc had to be extremely knowledgeable about meds and keep me informed about new knowledge of the disorder, (2) understand that I know my body and behavior better than anyone, (3) be willing to listen to me,(4) discuss and agree upon the proper treatment and/or medication (5) detail what each medication is designed to do, side effects, what to do if I am having a bad reaction to either adding or quitting.  And (6) recognize that I am intelligent and want to be totally informed about my treatment and disorder so I will make good decisions.  That way, if necessary, I can explain it to another doc, therapist, etc. 

Finlly, I repeat back to him what he has told me to be sure that we are in agreement and everything is clear.  You may want to consider either discussing these items with your current pdoc or "interview" some others to find one who will treat you with respect.  It is bad enough to manage the disorder without being treated with disrespect. 

I hope your pain situation is soon solved.  I don't know if you are on pain medication, but I take a homeopathic remedy for back pain which contains Arnica among other things. Arnica is an effective, non-addictive, natural pain reliever.  Just a piece of info for your consideration.

Watch the xanax -- if you start needing more and more, you might ask  your pdoc about Clonazepam.  I find it works more effectively on my anxiety.

Didn't mean to write a book here; but I get my soapbox out when we are treated poorly.  Take care and good luck.  Michele