I have been strugling with my RA and Hyper Active Attention Defficite disorder. Smoking Marijuana used to calm me down and keep me focused, and my Flexeril used to keep me relaxed. But when I turned to my doctors they don't listen or take me seriously, Like I couldn't possibly Know enough to make medical decisions and observations about my own body! Luckily I had a break through!
I got into a bad auto accident, and cause I always live in a Pain rate of 6-7 I said I'm Fine! In the days to follow I started to have severe pain in the neck where the brain stem turns into the spine, pushing myself to LIVE LIFE I exaserbated the initial WhipLash injury that I Non-Shalantly pushed the pain to the side. Of Course this landed me in the hospital where I had a Breakthrough.
But first I must Express My Disgust fot The American Hospital and Medical System! After a Gruiling four hour wait in the over crowded waiting room on a monday night full of patients that had ailments that should and could have been if not prevented but also taken care of by any liscensed physician. The amount of True Suffering was evelant and ignored by the multitude of staff that came back and fourth. In my own personal agony the worst was not the actual pain in my neck , or the accumulating pain all over due to the cramping from being confined to a wheelchair, but the inner distain I felt cause I loathe having to show and share my Suffering with others, for it is one thing to suffer in private silence, but to have to do it publically and to not be able to hold back verbally.
But here is the Silver Lining, The ER Doc. Took the word I spoke for face value didn't try to read into it, trying to discreditt my honest feelings on my own Body and Health. He told me to stop taking the Flexeril and gave me Valium! Amazing I am slower but able to function! Now I just have to get my Rheumatologist on Board! Yeah Clearity and the ability to Lay Back and roll withe the ebbs and flows of life! Peace, Love, Unity, Respect!
I've had it and if you don't pay attention to it right away, boy, does it ever mess with your life. I'm glad that you had a positive experience in the ER, but it is a sad statement on the lack of compassion in the medical system in general that having a doctor listen to you made such a big difference. Glad you found a way to slow down a bit
Becky Sue, best well-written description of the medical society's sometimes apathy when it comes to chronic pain and suffering. I didn't know you had lingering effects from that accident: I'm truly sorry for your experience and continuing pain. No advice to offer here just a thank you for being cool. COOL, my friend! ....Amy
I didn't either! I am Always in pain, so I just Deal! The crazy part of the story is that It was just pain till I DROVE to a friends house who was hooking me up with some LORITABS, just till I got over it! But whan I got home the action of driving pushed me over that threshold, I Couldn't MOVE or take the PAIN anymore, forcing me a to take a trip in the ambulance. I am better though! As long as I can get more Valium before I run out! Interisting that I can get DRUGS OFF MARKET easier than with a Prescription!
I just wanted to share this experience with you all! Thanx for the open Mind and Ear!
P.L.U.R. Life for Life! Sincerly Becky Sue
Since when does valium cure RA? Sign me up if that is all it takes! I wish I was that cool.
Valium dosen't cure anything it has just calmed me dow so I Stop Go-Go-Going all the time making the ninja inside(RA) lash out at me. The hardest part of having JRA for me is having ADHD! I can't sitt still but thr RA demands me to Chill! thats were Valium comes in! I had never experienced it's calming effect! Although the Doc. gave it to me for muscle spasms it, Its a Miracle Drug for Me! P.L.U.R.