Information and opinions on Chronic Pain from LP at ChronicPainConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/161095 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/161095/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/161095 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/161095/57101/discouraged Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:33:28 -0500 LP I woke up today with increased pain in my SI joint after a relatively nice day yesterday. It seems like I just can't keep my head above water! I have been off work for 8 months. I was turned down for LTD from my work (although I'm going to appeal). I went to see my family doc.  and she is sympathetic but states my complicated case is way out of her league. I need her because I can't see my physical med doc very often due to her busy office... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/161095/57101/discouraged