Re: Re: New to the group, pain management.

April 14, 2012

What my rhumey told me about pain & pain meds ( I have MANY conditions that

causepain, not just Stills) is " You are always going to have some level of

pain. There is nothing we can do to STOP the pain. What is important is that

you are functioning. " You know, it really is a pretty acurate statement, and

all I want is to keep it at a level I can handle. I understand I won't ever

be pain-free. I wish I could be,but those days are so far in the past.

Anyway...I guess I started rambling. My point was...even if a pain

management doctor/clinic does not get you totally OFF pain meds, maybe they

can get you on whatever works BEST for you so you don't have to take things

unnecessarily. I plan to get some injections in my spine. If those help a

lot, I know I won'thave to take as many pain pills because my back is

currrently causing the worst ofmy pain, and it is not Stills related. Good

luck.

April

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New to the group, pain management.

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> Hey, my name is Whitney. I just joined the group and am excited to be

able to share my story with others and hopefully learn something new. I was

diagnosed with Systemic JRA when I was one year old, and I am 24 now.

Living with JRA is all I've known but I am totally okay with that. I have

been on numerous medications. Some have been a blessing and others not so

much.

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> My question tonight is I'd like to know if anyone goes to a pain

management clinic and more information on them. I use pain medication on a

nightly bases, and my rheumy has no problem giving it to me so far. He

understands that I need it, but it has gotten harder to get a hold of him

for refills lately. I do not know much about what a pain management doctor

does for you exactly, so any information will help! Thanks so much!

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