I believe that I have a fairly good relationship with my pain doctor, okay I admit I have a much better relationship with her nurse Sharon, while having her own medical problems never seems to not have enough time to be encouraging and I love her for it.
I am wondering how many of you out there in cyberspace have the same relationship? We... Read more
Happy Sunday afternoon everyone.
As most of you know, if you have read my posts, I've been in a major car accident in 85 and was diagnosed in 2003 with a non-malignant spinal cord tumor that will eventually take the use of my legs. Now I have always lived with pain, but as the years have progressed the pain has taken a lot of the quality of... Read more
Hi everyone,
I haven't been on line for a while, a lot going on physically and family wise but thought that I would share what is going on and hope for some advice.
Since it's been so long I'll share some of my story again. I was diagnosed with a non-malignant spinal cord tumor that is inoperable as the nerves are growing through... Read more
I thought that I would let everyone who has been so supportive of me with my troubles with pain management clinics, doctors, and pain oh so much pain.I've reread and reread all the posts that you have all sent me and have learned a lot.1-talk to your doctor, see them as a person, not a demi-god2-listen to your body3-don't let the bad days... Read more
Hi everyone, Thanks Diane for your kind words I never thought about my addiction fears in that context before, it did open my eyes alot.I know my fear of addiction is in part the fear we all have of being seen by others as "less" of a person, or being looked down upon by the general "normal" population. I think... Read more