Why can't I get a doctor to listen to me and understand that I am in pain constantly?
I am 26 years old with 3 young children and I spend so much time in pain I can barley make it through the day. I have been to like 7 different doctors and 2 speacilist who all have no answers that satisfy me. I am still in pain and I believe always will be. I have migraines almost daily, joint pain swelling and stiffness in knees and hips and back pain with sciatica. I did some research on this site which lead me to think I mite have TMJ disorder it fits my sympotoms perfectly as sometimes I can barely open my mouth to eat and therefore won't eat because it's to pianful. I always have this sinus headache pain and have for years it accompynies the migraines or vise versa. I want to figure out what is wrong with me so I can feel better to raise my kids. I dont even see them some days because I am in so much pain I stay in bed all day. My husband is very helpful but he gets tired of doctors putting me off. Most of the doctors I have seen seem to think I am a drug seeker rather than actually in pain I am out of hope and options what do I do now?
What type of specialist? Have they done an MRI on your spine? alot of Doctors seem to be afraid of pain medicine, Maybe your Dr. would let you try Prednisne, I found it to be almost a miracle drug before and after surgury due to a neck injury, The pain that keeps you in bed doesn't sound like TMJ so much as maybe Fibromyalgia, Have you tried a pain clinic or physical therapy? Have you Ever injured your spine that can cause pain even clear into your joints what about arthritis, I hope you find a better doctor, they shouldn't get paid if they don't beleive you,
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Especially because you have pain at so many sites, I'd suggest finding a clinic (or at least a doctor) that specializes in pain management. First of all, they'll believe you! And they have a huge arsenal of treatments. Unfortunately, most doctors, including specialists, have little to no training regarding pain management.
They may still refer you to other specialists (dentist for TMJ, rheumatologist for rheumatoid- or osteo-arthritis or fibromyalgia, neurologist for nerve damage, sleep specialist, etc.), but they can help you keep the meds straight, help you to avoid nasty interactions, develop addiction, etc. They may also sponsor group meetings of folks who have chronic pain, fibro, etc. It can help enormously to talk about it with others who understand. In addition, you might try to find a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in pain management. I found that very helpful.
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