Guest guest Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 I'm sorry to hear your in so much pain right now. With the change in doctors, stressing, you probably are flaring. Sometimes Prednisone will help a flare. Are you only on MTX and Darvocet? My doctor will not refill a pain med, only on an appointment. So, I'm sure the new rheumy would not give any medication until he sees you, and knows how to help you. As for the GP, he should prescribe something until you can get to the rheumy. You should talk to him about Prednisone it will help quite a bit, until you can get to the rheumy. He could try you on something else for pain also, there are many other meds. I will keep you in my prayers, Tawny > > > I had to switch doctors the first of the year due to new insurance. > I saw my new GP about two weeks ago just to familiarize myself with > him and he with me. While I was there, I asked him for a > prescription for darvocet simply because I liked to have something on > hand in case I get uncomfortable. His response, " you know they're > addictive " . I reassured him that addiction wasn't an issue for me > cause I was scared to put anything in my body that I didn't have to > because of the methotrexate that I take. The first available > appointment for the new rheumy I'm suppose to see was the end of > April. I had been doing fine until last friday when I began having a > really bad flare up. I spoke with my new rheumy's office and they > moved my appt. up to March since I was having such problems. I > suffered through the weekend with very little sleep, limited > movement, and considerable swelling and pain. The darvocet just > wasn't touching the pain. > > I called my new rheumatologist office this morning asking for a > stronger pain medicine so I could get some relief(and a little > sleep)! They wouldn't do anything for me since they haven't seen me > and suggested I call my GP. I did just that. I spoke to the nurse > at my GPs office around 9:30, when they hadn't called back around 2 > pm...I called again. They finally got back to me, asked what kind of > medication I've taken in the past for pain so I told them. I also > explained the darvocet wasn't touching the pain, and I felt like I > was going to go crazy if I didn't get some sleep soon. I didn't hear > anything back....again; so I followed up with another phone call at > 5. Finally at 530 they called and said.....the Dr. wanted to see > me! I waited all day, to hear that! They also can't fit me in until > Friday! > > So, here I am still hurting....still can't raise my left arm, barely > can walk around, can't talk(jaws flaring to), and have to wait til > friday! I really feel like my GP is just putting me off cause he > thinks I have an addiction problem or something!! Come on!! If I > had an addiction problem, I sure wouldn't be calling him......I work > with addicts and getting something would be really easy for me. What > is he thinking? > > I'm stuck, angry, in pain, and have no idea what to do. I can't go > to my old rheumy cause insurance won't cover it. I can't afford to > pay for it out of pocket. > > If anyone has any suggestions what i could do, I'd sure appreciate > it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 I'm sorry to hear your in so much pain right now. With the change in doctors, stressing, you probably are flaring. Sometimes Prednisone will help a flare. Are you only on MTX and Darvocet? My doctor will not refill a pain med, only on an appointment. So, I'm sure the new rheumy would not give any medication until he sees you, and knows how to help you. As for the GP, he should prescribe something until you can get to the rheumy. You should talk to him about Prednisone it will help quite a bit, until you can get to the rheumy. He could try you on something else for pain also, there are many other meds. I will keep you in my prayers, Tawny > > > I had to switch doctors the first of the year due to new insurance. > I saw my new GP about two weeks ago just to familiarize myself with > him and he with me. While I was there, I asked him for a > prescription for darvocet simply because I liked to have something on > hand in case I get uncomfortable. His response, " you know they're > addictive " . I reassured him that addiction wasn't an issue for me > cause I was scared to put anything in my body that I didn't have to > because of the methotrexate that I take. The first available > appointment for the new rheumy I'm suppose to see was the end of > April. I had been doing fine until last friday when I began having a > really bad flare up. I spoke with my new rheumy's office and they > moved my appt. up to March since I was having such problems. I > suffered through the weekend with very little sleep, limited > movement, and considerable swelling and pain. The darvocet just > wasn't touching the pain. > > I called my new rheumatologist office this morning asking for a > stronger pain medicine so I could get some relief(and a little > sleep)! They wouldn't do anything for me since they haven't seen me > and suggested I call my GP. I did just that. I spoke to the nurse > at my GPs office around 9:30, when they hadn't called back around 2 > pm...I called again. They finally got back to me, asked what kind of > medication I've taken in the past for pain so I told them. I also > explained the darvocet wasn't touching the pain, and I felt like I > was going to go crazy if I didn't get some sleep soon. I didn't hear > anything back....again; so I followed up with another phone call at > 5. Finally at 530 they called and said.....the Dr. wanted to see > me! I waited all day, to hear that! They also can't fit me in until > Friday! > > So, here I am still hurting....still can't raise my left arm, barely > can walk around, can't talk(jaws flaring to), and have to wait til > friday! I really feel like my GP is just putting me off cause he > thinks I have an addiction problem or something!! Come on!! If I > had an addiction problem, I sure wouldn't be calling him......I work > with addicts and getting something would be really easy for me. What > is he thinking? > > I'm stuck, angry, in pain, and have no idea what to do. I can't go > to my old rheumy cause insurance won't cover it. I can't afford to > pay for it out of pocket. > > If anyone has any suggestions what i could do, I'd sure appreciate > it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 I don't have any suggestions, only sympathy and prayers! I agree with you that your GP is treating your pain too casually--I've experienced that myself. My former GP was hesitant to give me a new scrip for Ultram and told me " well, don't take it if you've only dropped a tissue on your foot. " On the other hand, the pain doc I was seeing before he left his practice was very good, and when I told him I was leery of depending on sleeping aids he compared them to his taking blood pressure medicine--if it's something YOUR body needs, it isn't addicting, it's necessary! I hope you get some relief soon, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 I don't have any suggestions, only sympathy and prayers! I agree with you that your GP is treating your pain too casually--I've experienced that myself. My former GP was hesitant to give me a new scrip for Ultram and told me " well, don't take it if you've only dropped a tissue on your foot. " On the other hand, the pain doc I was seeing before he left his practice was very good, and when I told him I was leery of depending on sleeping aids he compared them to his taking blood pressure medicine--if it's something YOUR body needs, it isn't addicting, it's necessary! I hope you get some relief soon, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I am a new member to this group and have just begun to practice CR. I have witnessed many improve their own health through CR diet-which is why I have begun this process. However, convincing me is not the problem. I am posting for the first time because I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Her disease is in its early stages and I believe that diet may be the best option for her. I have seen the medical studies that show even moderate calorie restriction can have a major impact on cancer growth. But she is scared and not sure what to do or what is the best option for treating cancer. Can any of you recommend sources, resources, people, websites, books, etc. for her to consider. I am not asking for medical advice or for anyone to go out a limb. Just suggestions. Thank you! poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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